Dennis Schröder is still a Boston Celtics player, but that could change next week. There are still numerous rumors about the German, and the Chicago Bulls should also think about the national player.
Like Jake Fischer from Bleacher Report reports, there have already been talks between the Bulls and Boston. Chicago is looking for a guard due to the long-term injuries of Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, Schröder would probably be available quite cheaply.
Accordingly, a package is said to have been discussed in which the Celtics would receive a second-round pick and Troy Brown Jr. for the 28-year-old. Boston could save about $700,000 and be just one move away from avoiding the luxury tax.
The Bulls don’t have these problems, they are still in first place in the Eastern Conference despite the injury misery. With Schröder, Billy Donovan’s team would get another explosive scorer, the German was already linked several times with the six-time champion in the summer.
Various sources have mentioned the Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks as further options for Schröder in recent weeks, although according to Marc Stein the latter are not interested in a trade for the point guard.
Before the season he signed a one-year contract in Boston worth 5.9 million dollars, but the guard, who currently has problems with his Achilles tendon, lacked consistency over the season. On average, Schröder has 14.8 points and 4.5 assists with shooting rates of 43.7 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from a distance. In 45 missions so far, he has been allowed to start 25 times.