The Nets look to advance to the playoffs by guaranteeing the contracts of these three players.
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The Brooklyn Nets are going through a great moment in the 2022-23 NBA season, ranking second in the Eastern Conference thanks to the excellent performance of their players, for which the Brooklyn Nets the franchise made the decision to guarantee the contract of three of its figures until the end of the season to maintain the rhythm of the game that they present on the court.
According to information provided by journalist Michael Scotto, from HoopsHype, players Yuta Watanabe, Edmond Sumner and Markieff Morris will now have guaranteed deals until the end of the season; As of this Saturday, January 7, this process began to keep the Nets as well armed as possible for the remainder of the course.
The decision is not surprising for the franchise, because its players have come to form an almost perfect gear that allowed it to reach a 12-game winning streak until a few days ago, which shows the skill and unity that each one has made. of the players on the field.
Yuta Watanabe was the first to receive the announcement by serving as the big surprise of the Brooklyn team; Such has been his performance that he has received praise on several occasions from his coach Jacque Vaughn and some figures of great weight within the institution such as Kevin Durant himself, who remains the offensive leader of the Nets.
so far this season The 28-year-old Japanese has an average of 7.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 26 games played; he also reaps a percentage of 55% in field goals and 52% in three-point shots.
As for Edmond Sumner, he’s become a rotation fixture despite missing last season with an Achilles tendon injury. During the campaign he registers an average of 6.8 points in 33 games played.
The last to receive his guaranteed contract was Markieff Morris, who despite not having the same regularity as in previous years has positioned himself as a point of experience and serenity in the Nets when necessary. In 19 games played, he has an average of 4.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists.
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