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"Big games. I love big games," Dennis Schroder said. "I love the playoffs. I think every player is working for that moment." After regaining control of the series, Atkinson said he believed Wednesday's win was the kind that could help build resiliency for what Cleveland hopes will be a long playoff run. "We're trying to get over the hump," Atkinson said. "We're trying to get to the next level. That's a real mental challenge to me. Game 5, 2-2, these are high-pressure moments. You're down. You could feel the crowd getting nervous. I think we took a step tonight."
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs comeback to beat the Raptors 125-120. It was far from Cleveland's best, but it was good enough. Harden and Mobley both had 23 points, Mitchell had 19. Dennis Schroder had 19 off the bench and may have saved Cleveland's season. Cavs lead the series 3-2.
Danny Cunningham: #Cavs beat the Pistons 113-109 without Donovan Mitchell. Jaylon Tyson had 22 points, Evan Mobley and James Harden both had 18 and Dennis Schroder had 15 points off the bench. Tyson did an excellent job defensively on Cade Cunningham, too.
Cleveland recently reshaped its roster by acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers and adding Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in a deal with the Sacramento Kings. The activity prompted Smith, a key member of the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA championship team, to weigh in on James’ future during the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back. “I mean this is speculation. I don’t know. This is all speculation, but we still got our group chat and all that. We still talk, but honestly, this is my opinion, but I think he goes back to Cleveland next year,” Smith said. “Rides it out. Rides into the sunset. I don’t think this is his last year. I think he doesn’t have to keep playing, but I still think he has a lot left in the tank to where he’s very impactful. Especially to a team like Cleveland with the pieces they already have.”
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Bobby Marks: Since Saturday, Cleveland has added: - James Harden - Keon Ellis - Dennis Schroder Tax bill: $165M to $65M
Yossi Gozlan: The Pistons will need to include another player or waive a player to make room for the two-for-one. Jaden Ivey for Kevin Huerter works straight up. Dario Saric will go into the $14.1 million Dennis Schroder trade exception. They have $8.7 million remaining in it.
Yossi Gozlan: I doubt the Sacramento Kings are done. De'Andre Hunter for Dennis Schroder adds $10 million to their 2026-27 payroll, pushing them $13 million over the projected luxury tax line. I expect them to make subsequent moves to address this.
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Bobby Marks: Contract breakdown for the 4 players involved To Cleveland Dennis Schroder: $14.1M, $14.8M, $15.5M ($4.3 GTY), UFA 2028 Keon Ellis: $2.3M, UFA 2026 Note: Ellis is eligible to sign a 3/$52M extension starting on 2/9 To Sacramento De’Andre Hunter: $23.3M, $24.9M, UFA 2027 Note: $1.25M in unlikely bonuses that count toward the apron To Chicago Dario Saric: $5.4M, UFA 206
Yossi Gozlan: The Cleveland Cavaliers save $50 million in payroll and luxury tax combined by trading De'Andre Hunter for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis. They also go from $22 million above the second apron to $13.9 million above it.
The Kings were sifting through a variety of Ellis scenarios Friday, league sources say, including larger trade constructions that could feature the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk and Cleveland's Hunter. Word also surfaced that a specific three-team framework is being discussed between the Kings and Cavaliers that potentially includes Sacramento's Dennis Schroder.