{"id":138175,"date":"2025-05-06T22:10:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T02:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=138175"},"modified":"2025-05-07T09:37:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:37:01","slug":"pistons-want-re-sign-dennis-schroder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/05\/06\/pistons-want-re-sign-dennis-schroder\/","title":{"rendered":"Pistons Will Look To Re-Sign Post-Trade Deadline Standout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Detroit Pistons are \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/hoopshype.com\/lists\/nba-intel-free-agency-for-malik-beasley-dennis-schroeder-ty-jerome-suns-nuggets-pelicans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interested in re-signing<\/a>\u201d free agent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/schrode01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Schroder<\/a>, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto, who reports that members of the organization have been impressed by his savviness and leadership both on and off the floor.<\/p>\n<p>The interest sounds mutual. A player who\u2019s been on the move frequently since the turn of the decade, Schroder already was looking for a long-term home. In Detroit, they let him make himself at home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI loved Brooklyn. Played there, played great. They wanted to go a different route. Went to Golden State, met incredible people, and then came to Detroit. And I think Detroit is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themirror.com\/sport\/basketball\/dennis-schroder-pistons-knicks-nba-1123957?int_source=amp_continue_reading&amp;int_medium=amp&amp;int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one of the best situations<\/a> I&#8217;ve been in,&#8221; he says, per The Mirror\u2019s Damian Burchardt.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have to change my style of play, I can be myself\u2026 That&#8217;s the reason why I&#8217;m in the league, 12 years&#8230; I love that, that I don&#8217;t have to change myself, and I can just be who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Pistons Will Look To Re-Sign Post-Trade Deadline Standout<\/h2>\n<p>There might not have been a player with a stranger season than Schroder.<\/p>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/08\/10\/mens-basketball-2024-paris-olympics-all-star-5-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">his scintillating play<\/a> in the Paris Olympics, Schroder stayed hot, taking command of the Brooklyn Nets.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Dennis Schr\u00f6der (31 PTS, 7 AST) was instrumental in the 60-34 Nets run that earned them the road W! <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n00oTPdB9N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/n00oTPdB9N<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1861288913567977816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He exceeded expectations to the point where the Nets realized he was making it hard for them to tank. In 23 games, Schroder was averaging 18.4 points and 6.6 assists per contest, the Nets going 9-14 in those matchups. As a result, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Dennis Schroder this season:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 18.4 PPG<br \/>\n\u2014 6.6 APG<br \/>\n\u2014 1.1 SPG<br \/>\n\u2014 First in 10 AST, 0 TOV games<\/p>\n<p>Heading to Golden State. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aRZ8KaEx6y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/aRZ8KaEx6y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 StatMuse (@statmuse) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/statmuse\/status\/1868047601808888027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 14, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>That<\/em> experiment <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/01\/03\/flipping-dennis-schroder-trade-josh-green-warriors\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">didn\u2019t go so well<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Out Of Place<\/h3>\n<p>Throughout Schroder\u2019s career, he\u2019s been an on-ball playmaker. With the Warriors, he was asked to defer so much that he couldn\u2019t catch his rhythm let alone play his style. Golden State was seemingly looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/t\/thompkl01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Klay Thompson<\/a> replacement or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/i\/iguodan01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andre Iguodala<\/a> remake. Schroder is a lot of things, but he\u2019s no Thompson nor Iguodala.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_138250\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138250\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-138250 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/IMG_6056-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/IMG_6056-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/IMG_6056-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/IMG_6056-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/IMG_6056-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/IMG_6056-2048x1364.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/IMG_6056-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/IMG_6056-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-138250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jan 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (71) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In his first two weeks with the Warriors, he averaged 9.9 points on 10.4 field goal attempts per game, with a 20.4 percent usage rate. Over the next month, he averaged 10.9 points on 10.5 field goal attempts per game, with a 21.9 percent usage rate.<\/p>\n<p>For comparison\u2019s sake, he took 14.1 field goal attempts per game and had a 24.1 percent usage rate in Brooklyn. That means when he went to Golden State, they slashed nearly 1\/3rd of his shot attempts and shaved off almost 1\/5th of his usage. Those changes were significant.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately for Schroder and the Warriors, the partnership was short-lived. At the trade deadline, Schroder was traded to the Utah Jazz and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/02\/06\/jazz-wisely-re-route-dennis-schroder-heat-warriors-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">then re-routed to<\/a> the Pistons. Ultimately, he would become <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/02\/06\/nba-trade-grades-jimmy-butler-gets-wish-granted\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">part of a five-team trade<\/a> headlined by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/butleji01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jimmy Butler<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Said move not only saved Golden State\u2019s season but Schroder\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting Comfortable Again<\/h3>\n<p>In Detroit, Schroder\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/02\/07\/how-dennis-schroder-fills-pistons-biggest-roster-need-perfectly\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">wily shot-creation ability was needed<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/i\/iveyja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaden Ivey<\/a> sidelined. Ironically, he took fewer shots with the Pistons than the Warriors, averaging 10.8 points on 9.0 field goal attempts per game. Nevertheless, he had a bit more free reign.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, after scoring 15+ points in 14 games with the Nets, he had scored 15+ points in just four games with the Warriors. With the Pistons, he scored 15+ points in seven games. In his time with Brooklyn, he had four points-assists double-doubles. In Golden State, he had none. With Detroit, he recorded three.<\/p>\n<h3>Stabilizer<\/h3>\n<p>During the Pistons\u2019 captivating playoff series against the New York Knicks, Schroder was a stabilizing force, even closing out games.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Dennis Schroder (DET) | G3 L vs NYK | 1st Round<\/p>\n<p>18 PTS<br \/>\n6-9 FG<br \/>\n4-6 3PM<br \/>\n91 TS%<\/p>\n<p>04\/24\/2025 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y5AZ5OEYYY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Y5AZ5OEYYY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud83d\udda4\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc0 (@simplyballup) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/simplyballup\/status\/1918517385918857635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Frankly, he should\u2019ve been given more opportunities to be impactful though, as he averaged 12.5 points on just 8.8 field goal attempts per game. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/c\/cunnica01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cade Cunningham<\/a> the focal point of the Knicks\u2019 defense, the typically efficient scorer was streaky.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Game 1, Cunningham shot just 38.1 percent from the field.<\/li>\n<li>In Game 2, he improved dramatically, shooting 52.4 percent from the field.<\/li>\n<li>In Game 3, he was off again, shooting 40.0 percent from the field.<\/li>\n<li>In Game 4, he rediscovered his shooting stroke, converting 47.8 percent of his field goal attempts.<\/li>\n<li>In Game 5, Cunningham was back in the red, shooting 35.3 percent from the field.<\/li>\n<li>In Game 6, what turned out to be the Pistons\u2019 final game, he shot 40.9 percent from the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In all but one of the games Cunningham shot below 41 percent from the field, Schroder took nine or fewer field goal attempts. With that being said, it\u2019s tough to take the ball out of your best players hands. Nonetheless, had Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff shown more trust in the veteran, Detroit might have pulled off the First Round upset.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Detroit Pistons are \u201cinterested in re-signing\u201d free agent Dennis Schroder, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto, who reports that members of the organization have been impressed by his savviness and leadership both on and off the floor. The interest sounds mutual. 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