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Dennis Schroder led Germany to a 96-94 overtime victory over previously unbeaten Poland in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers. The NBA guard finished with a team-high 18 points and five assists, including the two free throws that settled the contest. Johannes Thiemann added 14 points and 12 rebounds, Maodo Lo scored 13, and Isaac Bonga contributed 10 points and five steals.
Keith Smith: Typical strong game from Dennis Schroder as Germany took down Netherlands: 23 points, 6 assists, 2 steals. Tristan da Silva: 5/6/4/2/1. Rienk Mast, who played for Indiana at Summer League, had a strong game for Netherlands: 17 points, 5 rebounds.
When addressing speculation regarding a potential homecoming to European basketball, particularly within the EuroLeague, the 32-year-old playmaker made it clear he has no intention of simply bolstering an established continental powerhouse. “People often ask me if I could come back to play in Europe, especially in the EuroLeague,” he noted during a recent appearance on the OMR Podcast. “But in that case, I’d be helping another club become bigger. I prefer to return to Braunschweig, where it all started, and play here.”
While mapping out his future, the Braunschweig native and majority shareholder of the local professional team acknowledged that soaring financial projections in the NBA could influence his timeline. Pointing to the league economics and front-office spending, he admitted that a lucrative contract offer could alter his plans. “I’ve heard that in 2028, NBA salaries are going to increase even more. Obviously, it’s not just about money, but if they put 10, 15, or 20 million a year on the table, then I might think about it a little longer,” he explained.
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“After this season, my goal will be to extend again. Every year, about 30 new players enter the league, and 30 others have to leave. If you arrive at that point without a contract, no matter your level, it can happen that you don’t get one anymore,” he said.
Dennis Schroder posted his second consecutive double-double as Germany faced Croatia in the DBB Supercup final in Hamburg. Germany captured the title with a 96-87 victory, with Schroder contributing 10 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and three steals despite shooting 3-of-16 from the field.
Daniel Theis has not completely ruled out finishing his career alongside Dennis Schröder in Braunschweig, although such a move is not currently part of his plans. “If Dennis plays in Braunschweig again, I’ll probably already be retired,” Theis told Braunschweiger Zeitung. “Everyone who knows Dennis knows what he’s like. I feel like he’ll play for the national team until he’s 40.” The former NBA center believes Schröder will eventually end his career with his hometown club: “In the end, he’ll play in Braunschweig. If it happens earlier and he calls me, and maybe contacts a few other people, then we can talk about it.”
Dennis Schröder delivered a commanding performance as Germany faced the Czech Republic at the DBB Supercup ahead of the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The German captain finished with 17 points and 10 assists in a 115-82 victory, setting up a final against Croatia, which previously defeated Turkey.
The five-team trade that led to the Cavs shaking up their roster is official. Peyton Watson and Cam Whitmore are in. Max Strus and Dennis Schröder — two key members of Cleveland’s Eastern Conference finals team — are out. The Cavaliers also sent an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a future second-rounder to Denver as part of the sign-and-trade deal for Watson, who became Cleveland’s top fallback option following a failed pursuit of LeBron James this summer. “Peyton is a young, talented player who we believe fits extremely well with the direction of our team,” said president of basketball operations Koby Altman. “His length, athleticism and defensive versatility give us the ability to play him across multiple positions and create more flexibility on both ends of the floor.”
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Acquiring Watson was complicated, especially given his status as a restricted free agent and the salary cap situations of both Denver and Cleveland. As part of the agreement, Watson, who will wear No. 8 in Cleveland, is signing a four-year, $88 million contract that includes a player option and trade kicker. It took five teams to complete the deal — Cleveland, Charlotte, Denver, Washington and the Los Angeles Clippers. It also cost the Cavaliers two every-night rotational players in Strus and Schröder. “Over the past several seasons, Max became an important part of our team, our culture, and our identity,” Altman said of Strus. “His professionalism, toughness, competitiveness, and leadership helped shape the standard we have established here, and his impact went well beyond what he did on the court.”
During his time in Cleveland, Schröder appeared in 30 games, averaging 8.2 points, 4.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds while serving as the team’s primary backup point guard. “Dennis made an immediate impact after joining us at the trade deadline, bringing experience, toughness, and leadership to our group,” Altman said of Schröder. “His contributions helped us reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018, and we are grateful for everything he gave the Cavaliers during his time here.”
Chris Fedor: ‘There's another move coming for the Cavs at some point because they are hard capped by the first apron after the sign and trade that they made with Denver for Watson. I'm told that Harden's starting salary in year one is going to be around 30.5 million dollars. So the Cavs have had conversations about the possibility of a waive and stretch for Cam Whitmore. Whitmore being somebody that they acquired in that mega five-team deal that also included Trey Mann going to the Washington Wizards, Dennis Schroeder going to the Charlotte Hornets, and Cam Whitmore and his salary savings coming to the Cavs. They have had conversations internally about the possibility of waving and stretching Whitmore and not having him on this roster.’
Marc Stein: Reported on Sunday night that, according to one source briefed on the process, James Harden’s long-awaited new deal with the Cavaliers would be signed “soon-ish.” Cleveland can finally proceed with finalizing Harden’s pact after its Schröder/Strus/Watson five-teamer is official.
