Dennis Schroder Rumors

Sources say the 23-year-old Kuminga wants an annual deal in the $15-20 million range, which would necessitate a sign-and-trade with Atlanta involving either swingman Max Strus or Dennis Schroder. The Hawks, already with 17 players on the roster and incredibly close to the luxury tax, would have to cooperate — and actually want what Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers or Milwaukee Bucks are willing to offer in a sign-and-trade.

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Draymond Green: "I've also seen that Mike Dunleavy and Joe Lacob have gotten a lot of criticism for their lack of risk taking over the last few years, playing it for the post-Steph era. And listen, there's always going to be backlash when you're not winning. It happens to everyone. That's just what comes with the territory. But I don't think going to trade for Jimmy Butler would be considered lack of taking risks, especially signing him to a two-year $121 million extension. I don't think that would be considered a lack of taking risk. I also don't believe that trading for Dennis Schroeder, trying to make something happen, is a lack of taking risk."

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League sources, who spoke on the condition anonymity to discuss ongoing negotiations, said what the Lakers are prepared to offer Atlanta in a trade is underwhelming, whereas Cleveland has potentially more appealing trade pieces. The Cavs have been linked to possible trades of veteran forward Max Strus ($16 million) and point guard Dennis Schröder ($14 million). To execute a sign-and-trade transaction, Cleveland must remain under the NBA’s first salary apron of roughly $209 million, which is why James Harden remains unsigned.

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The Charlotte Hornets have been linked with interest in Schroder, league sources told HoopsHype. It’s worth noting that Hornets executive Jeff Peterson is said to still be a fan of Schroder dating back to their time together in Atlanta.

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Joe Vardon: Count the Cavs in that group. Cleveland has one or two roster moves to make to be able to pay LeBron James $15 million next season instead — unloading Strus and Schröder — but hasn’t done either yet. I am told they, like other teams pursuing James, are in a holding pattern. The Cavs might make those moves even if James doesn’t pick them. They also might not make those moves if he picks them. Ostensibly, trading Strus for nothing (to increase James’ salary) makes them worse after the departure of Wade. So, if James doesn’t care about the dollars, maybe they hold onto Strus, and possibly even Schröder. That said, removing either one of them without taking anything back gets Cleveland under next season’s first apron, giving the Cavs much more flexibility to upgrade the roster at the trade deadline.

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92.3 The Fan: "It's being reported, not by me, but it makes sense and I had past conversations that would align with this, that if LeBron came here, there would be interest in Bronny. I'm more looking at what the Cavs do or how they move on from (Dennis Schroder and Max Strus) more so than I am what big move can they make beside LeBron." 🚨 @joevardon w/ @RuiterWrongFAN and @LanceReisland on the #Cavs positioning for LeBron James

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Since Cleveland’s season ended in a Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, sources say the team has had discussions about the possibility of trading Max Strus and Dennis Schroder. Strus is set to make $16.6 million in the final year of his contract. Schroder is still owed nearly $31 million over the next two seasons. Those moves would help Cleveland’s salary cap situation. If the Cavs get below the punitive aprons, they could also theoretically orchestrate a sign-and-trade for James.

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Meanwhile, as the Cavaliers navigate James Harden’s return and Wade’s free agency, Cleveland’s Max Strus and Dennis Schroeder have been mentioned in trade talks with the franchise currently projected over the second apron. 

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"The most recent thing I've heard with the Cavs is they're looking to shave off some salary. I think primarily they may be investigating if they could move Dennis Schroeder," - @WindhorstESPN on the latest Cavs rumors 👀👀👀

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Bobby Marks: "(The Cavaliers) will enter the offseason as a second apron team again. So what does that mean? You've got to figure out, is it better off with James Harden on our roster moving for next year or James Harden off our roster and really, having Dennis Schroeder start, having a sign a guy to the vet minimum here, you get about $30 million in financial savings here, or are you going to do a new deal with Harden? You would think when you make the trade with Harden, he basically had to waive his de facto one-year bird restriction, and he waived a trade bonus which was north of two, that there was somewhat of an agreement in place that there was going to be a new deal in place. He's got a $42 million player option. My guess would be that he opts out of that number and a new deal is done."

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Danny Cunningham: Schroder is out.

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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."

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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.

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