Dennis Schroder departs Detroit for Sacramento
Dennis Schroder is on the move again, this time to the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard signed a multi-year contract with the Kings as the Pistons lose experience and depth at the backcourt.
Schroder was a crucial piece for the Detroit Pistons in the playoffs. He joined the Detroit Pistons mid-season after parting ways with the Golden State Warriors in January. He didn’t have any major impact with the Warriors.
However, things changed with the Pistons where he found a consistent role of coming from the bench. He played 28 games for them, averaging 10.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists. Dennis Schroder entered free agency after his $25.4 million two year deal expired this week.
The Sacramento Kings made a lucrative offer to Schroder’s camp involving a three year $44.2 million deal. He’ll earn an annual average of $14.8 million, roughly $2 million more than his last contract. Kings are building a win-now squad but injuries hit them hard.
Detroit wasted no time in finding Schroder’s replacement. The German international’s departure comes as a blow to Pistons’ roster depth and rotation plans. Especially considering how quickly Schroder carved out an impactful role in Detroit’s rotation.
The East’s 6th seed added Caris LeVert on a two year deal worth $29 million. He spent his 2024-25 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and then the Atlanta Hawks. Entering free agency, he has now agreed to join the Detroit Pistons.
LeVert averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists last season, shooting 46.7% from the field and 37.3% from deep. However, concerns remain about his fitness. The30-year-old has consistently missed action due to recuring knee issues. Pistons are also set to get a major injury boost as Jaden Ivey is expected to return to full health.
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