Is Dennis Schroder playing tonight against Memphis Grizzlies? Latest on Warriors guard's franchise debut after trade (Dec. 19)

With the Golden State Warriors officially announcing the trade to acquire Dennis Schroder from the Brooklyn Nets, all eyes have turned towards the news around his debut. The Warriors will face the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, offering Schroder a chance to suit up in the team's colors for the first time.

The German guard is not on the injury report, and will be avilable to play for the 2022 NBA playoffs conference semis rematch. The news about Schroder's move broke on Saturday, and the Warriors made it official Sunday. However, he didn't suit up in Sunday's 143-133 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

Schroder's debut couldn't have come at a better time. The Dubs have just two wins in their last 10 games. They also needed a solid option to guard Ja Morant, and Schroder provides that as someone who can match the Grizzlies superstar's quickness.

What Warriors coach Steve Kerr said about starting Dennis Schroder

It remains to be seen if Dennis Schroder will start in his franchise debut for the Warriors. Coach Steve Kerr said he's yet to decide what his starting lineup would look like after Schroder's signing but hinted the Warriors will play him many non-Steph Curry minutes and next to him.

Averaging 18.4 points and 6.6 assists on 45/39/89 splits, Schroder enters the Warriors lineup as the second-best scorer behind Curry. The Warriors expect him to take the burden off Curry's shoulders offensively as a ball-handler and scorer.

Dennis Schroder Stats vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Schroder has played 27 games against Memphis, averaging 15.2 ppg, 5.4 apg and 3.6 rpg, winning 17 games. He was integral to the LA Lakers 2023 playoffs conference semis win against Ja Morant and Co.

In his last matchup as a Nets player, Schroder dropped 15 points and eight assists, shooting 60.0%, including 3 of 7 from 3-point land in a 135-119 loss. He also recorded his first 30-point of his season against the Western Conference contenders on Oct. 30, tallying 33 points and eight assists, shooting 11 of 14, including 6 of 9 from 3 in a 119-106 win.

How to watch Dennis Schroder's debut for Warriors vs. Grizzlies?

NBC Sports Bay Area and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast will provide local coverage of the game between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies, which will see Dennis Schroder make his franchise debut for the Dubs. The contest begins at 8:00 p.m. ET at FedExForum, the Grizzlies homecourt.