08-10-2021, 05:22 AM
(08-10-2021, 04:29 AM)RedFlag41 Wrote: How about a Sign and Trade for Dennis Shroeder with Dwight Powell, Jj Redick and/or maybe Brunson/Burke as outgoing?
The Lakers may want another center and a shooter in their line up.
Schroeder is a difficult case. As a player i think he would fit nicely as a playmaker with some defense (not the best shooter).
Contract-wise he'll probably search for a shorter deal to prove himself and hunt for a bigger deal next year, however this is not possible in a sign-and-trade scenario (3 years minimum). Unless someone offers around $15+m/y which i don't see happening, at least not from the Mavs.
As a person, he seems to be difficult to integrate. Opting out of an $80+m extension, only to find out he overplayed his deck and he can not gather any interest leaguewide for any significant money must be extremely frustrating and with his character, it might not humble but rather discourage him. Also the need to prove himself might not be compatible with the team-first, defense-first, backup playmaking role the Mavs are ideally looking for next to Luka. Not sure he has a really good personal connection to Dirk or Maxi as well.