Reports: Dennis Schroder to return to LA Lakers after chaotic first stint, will reportedly sign $2.64 million deal with the franchise
The LA Lakers are bringing back an old friend as the team announced they have come to an agreement with veteran guard Dennis Schroder. The Lakers have been aggressive in their efforts to upgrade their roster. With training camp just around the corner, adding a veteran like Schroder could go a long way towards improving the team's depth.
According to NBA reporter Shams Charania of The Athletic, Schroder will sign a one-year contract worth $2.64 million with the Lakers. Dennis Schroder played for the Lakers in the 2020-21 season. He averaged 15.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists in 32.1 minutes per game.
With the Lakers suddenly having a number of veteran guards in their backcourt, it will be interesting to see if any additional moves will take place. Schroder has impressed this summer for Germany in the EuroBasket and will now be returning to the Lakers.
Schroder has made the playoffs in seven of his nine NBA seasons – including 2020-21 Lakers stint – and brings additional guard depth and competitiveness. The 28-year-old has had impressive semifinals run for Germany at EuroBasket, averaging 21.6 points and 7.3 assists. twitter.com/ShamsCharania/…
LA Lakers add depth with signing of Dennis Schroder
Any time a team can get a player of Schroder's ability late in the offseason, it will grab attention. Dennis Schroder became the second veteran guard to be added to the roster last month after the team recently acquired Patrick Beverley.
With Russell Westbrook also expecting to return to the team, it will be interesting to see if the Lakers continue to explore the trade market. There's no denying that the Lakers have a roster full of big-name players. After a disappointing 2021-22 campaign, the Lakers will be looking to get back on track next season.
The key is staying healthy, especially when it comes to superstars Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Despite a number of moves this offseason, the Lakers still need to continue to add to their overall depth. The team was recently linked with a move for Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic.
Dennis Schroder is signing a one-year, $2.64M deal with the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania https://t.co/Pqdl6SdxkA
For now, the addition of Dennis Schroder gives the team a familiar face who has often been one of the strongest players off the bench in the NBA. In his last season with both the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets, Schroder averaged 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game while shooting 41.6% from the field, including 33.8% from 3-point range.