Amid a stronger start than most people anticipated, the Brooklyn Nets are not looking to find ways to contend this season as they plan their strategy

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Nets are making "just about everyone" available for trade, but are not simply "giving anyone away" to make a trade. They are adamant about not taking back any "long-term money."

The Brooklyn Nets are in an interesting spot, sitting eighth in the Eastern Conference. Despite ongoing rumors of the Nets making everyone on their roster available for a trade, there’s a caveat involved.

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Saturday that Dennis Schroder (personal reasons) is available for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic.

After a standout showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dennis Schröder's value appeared to be at an all-time high. On a seemingly rebuilding Brooklyn Nets squad, fans urged general manager Sean Marks and the front office to capitalize on Schröder's unprecedented performance.

The Nets lost to the Magic 123-100 in a game in which Brooklyn was competitive with Orlando in the first half before things fell apart in the second half, specifically in the third quarter. Shake Milton came off the bench to put up 22 points and four assists while Keon Johnson had 15 points and six rebounds, also off the bench.

Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 19 and the Orlando Magic eased to a 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr.