EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. ? The New Jersey Nets strengthened their front line Monday, acquiring forward Clifford Robinson from the Golden State Warriors for two second-round draft picks.

“Clifford is a veteran big man whose overall presence will provide depth to our front court,” Nets president Rod Thorn said.

Robinson has averaged 15.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 16 NBA seasons. This season, he averaged 8.5 points and 2.7 rebounds in 42 games with Golden State, including 29 starts. Robinson was suspended for five games earlier this month for violating the NBA’s drug policy.

The Warriors will get the Clippers’ second-round draft pick this season, which the Nets acquired in the trade that sent Kerry Kittles to Los Angeles. Golden State also will get the Nets’ 2007 second-round pick and a trade exception equal to Robinson’s salary.

“From our standpoint, this trade will provide us with not only two additional draft picks, but also the flexibility that comes with a large trade exception that can be utilized at any point over the next year,” said Chris Mullin, Golden State’s executive vice president of basketball operations.