New Details Emerge From Lakers Dennis Schroder Deal

Dennis Schroder has agreed to a one-year, $2.64 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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29-year-old Schroder played for the Lakers in 2020–21. He had a game average of 5.8 assists and 15.4 points.

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The previous first-round selection from Germany might still be crucial to Darvin Ham's team, though.

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The Schroder signing has reportedly been in the works for a sizable amount of time, according to Ramona Shelburne.

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From 2013 until 2018, Ham and Schroder both played for the Hawks.

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The gifted point guard averaged 12.9 points and 4.8 points per game over those five seasons.

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Now that he has reunited with Ham, it's probable that the Lakers may receive the best Schroder this season.

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The Lakers' first regular-season game will be against the Golden State Warriors on the road.

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