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Brooklyn Nets Release Player After Warriors Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Dec 15, 2024 1:20 PM ET

On Sunday, the Brooklyn Nets officially announced their trade with the Golden State Warriors.

The biggest piece of the deal was the Warriors landing point guard Dennis Schroder.

He has been in the middle of a very strong start to the 2024-25 NBA season.

Official.

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— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 15, 2024

Following the deal, the Nets waived Yongxi Cui.

Via Brian Lewis of The New York Post: "#Nets have requested waivers on forward Cui Yongxi to make room for Reece Beekman. #NBA"

#Nets have requested waivers on forward Cui Yongxi to make room for Reece Beekman. #NBA
— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) December 15, 2024

Yongxi is a rookie and has only appeared in five games with limited playing time.

The 21-year-old also recently suffered a season-ending injury.

Via The Brooklyn Nets on Friday: "Brooklyn Nets forward Cui Yongxi has been diagnosed with a torn ACL of the left knee. The injury occurred while playing for the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s NBA G League affiliate, on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Cui, who will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, is expected to make a full recovery."

Brooklyn Nets forward Cui Yongxi has been diagnosed with a torn ACL of the left knee. The injury occurred while playing for the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s NBA G League affiliate, on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Cui, who will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season, is expected to make…
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 13, 2024

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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