Schröder changes again: $ 45 million for the NBA star!

Schröder changes again: $ 45 million for the NBA star!

Las Vegas, USA - Dennis Schröder has found his next destination in the NBA in a surprising and significant step. The 31-year-old German is traded by the Detroit Pistons to the Sacramento Kings. This was announced Laola1 . The new contract for Schröder amounts to three years worth $ 45 million. This transfer already marks the tenth association for the German international in the NBA.

As part of the trades, the pistons also receive a strongly protected second-round pick for the NBA Draft 2026, a player trade exception worth up to 14.3 million USD and a second-round pick in 2029, such as USA Today reported.

Schröder's turbulent season

Dennis Schröder had a turbulent season. At the Trade Deadline in February, he was changed three times in an extraordinary triple trade within 24 hours. He started at the Golden State Warriors, switched to the Miami Heat before finally came to the Utah Jazz and on Deadline Day to the pistons. Among the pistons, Schröder showed an impressive performance with an average of 10.8 points and 5.3 assists per game.

The move to Sacramento is a striking difference to the hectic transfer event at the beginning of the year. The past season of the pistons ended with a defeat against the New York Knicks, the coach J.B. Bickerstaff saw in his final comment as a turning point.

The development of salaries in the NBA

Schröder's new contract is not only important for the player, but also reflects the NBA salary structure. According to Basketball World Stephen Curry leads the ranking of the top earner with 59.6 million US dollar. For German players, Franz Wagner is the best earner with $ 38.7 million, while Schröder rises in the series of higher-paid players through his new contract.

With the trade to the Kings and the new contract, Schröder will not only play a key role in the team, but also have the opportunity to further expand its influence in the league. The upcoming games of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League could already give a first taste of his focus and performance.