Dennis Schroder's Free Agency Takes A Turn For The Worse

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Dennis Schroder has struggled to find a new team.

When the Los Angeles Lakers picked up Dennis Schroder last season, many fans saw this as the perfect opportunity to improve. Schroder was brought in as a replacement for Rajon Rondo, and the expectation was that Schroder would take the Lakers to the next level on offense. Unfortunately, that didn't happen as Schroder largely struggled throughout the season, especially during the playoffs where the Lakers were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns.

Despite these problems, the Lakers offered Schroder an $84 million contract prior to free agency, and the star eventually turned it down. When free agency began, there was a feeling that Schroder would remain in L.A. although that changed once the Russell Westbrook trade happened.

Dennis Schroder's Free Agency Takes A Turn For The Worse
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Now, Schroder remains without a team and the situation is starting to look a bit dire. According to Marc Stein, Schroder has not been offered any other deals, and the interest surrounding him is almost non-existent at this point. There were times where he was visibly frustrated with the Lakers, however, this alone shouldn't have been enough for Schroder to become a pariah of sorts. At this point, Schroder may very well have to settle for a massive pay cut if he wants to play in the NBA next year. 

Schroder's situation is both fascinating and baffling at the same time. At this point, the Lakers may very well have to do a sign-and-trade, which is something that would benefit all of the sides involved.

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About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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