Tag: Dennis Schroeder

Dennis Schröder now has tattoos of both the Lakers and Celtics logos, apparently, and that’s totally okay

This isn’t a big deal, but it’s pretty funny.

The late Kobe Bryant said friends hang sometimes, banners hang forever. Indeed, championships are eternal.

But you know what else lasts forever? Tattoos. Permanent ink. Dennis Schröder should know. Schröder has several tattoos, including one that says inshallah, which — as he said — means “hopefully” in Arabic.

Despite what was a less-than-ideal finish during his first time playing for the Lakers, Schröder re-signed with the organization once more this offseason. Hopefully, this time it goes better than it did last time.

The new chapter also begins with a new tattoo of the Lakers logo. The Lakers tweeted a photo of the ink after he made his practice debut with the team.

After ending his last tenure with Los Angeles on a sour note, Schröder seems to have a positive mindset about his new contract (via ESPN):

“The whole situation with the Lakers, that was a little weird,” he said. “That’s the reason why I said, ‘I’ll even play for free here,’ just to make it right, just to put everybody in the right direction.”

After playing well for Germany during EuroBasket, Schröder appears enthusiastic about a restart with the franchise.

Some fans, however, have noticed one small problem. Back in May, after Schröder was already traded from Boston to Houston, the guard posted a photo on Instagram of another tattoo he had.

This tattoo is of Lucky, who is the mascot for the Celtics. That means, yes, Schröder will have both a Lakers logo and a Celtics logo when he suits up for the Purple and Gold.

Given the rivalry between the two teams, that is obviously a bit unusual. Although some diehard fans may get up in arms about this, I’ll be the first one to say it: This is totally okay!

The guard has earned more than $20 million in combined income from these two teams. He has put in hours upon hours of hard work with players on both rosters. These teams mean something different to him than they do to people who have never played for the teams. It’s his body. Who cares what harmless ink he puts on it?

For what it is worth: Schröder also has the number 17 on a basketball tattooed on his arm. 17 is a number that holds great significance for Schröder. Axel, his father, died in 2009. It was his favorite number, per Der Spiegel.

Schröder has worn 17 while playing for the Hawks and Thunder. He wore the number during his previous tenure with the Lakers, too, but had to change it (to 71) when he signed with the Celtics. But he changed it back when he was traded to the Rockets and will wear it again for the Lakers next season.

No. 17, however, is also a number that holds great significance for the Lakers.

The organization currently has 17 championships, which is tied with (of all teams) the Celtics for the most in league history. If they are somehow able to win another championship next season, they would pass Boston for the most in the NBA.

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NBA free agency: Projected starting lineup for Celtics with Dennis Schroeder

The Boston Celtics were eliminated in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs but have re-tooled and will come back as a different team.

The Boston Celtics were eliminated in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs but have re-tooled and will come back as a different team.

First and foremost, longtime Boston executive Danny Ainge has been replaced in the front office by former Celtics head coach Brad Stevens. Meanwhile, Stevens has been replaced as head coach by Ime Udoka.

Kemba Walker is now a member fn the New York Knicks while Al Horford and Enes Kanter have both returned to wear Celtics green.

Dennis Schroeder will go from one legendary franchise to another as he makes the jump from the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference all the way to Boston in the East.

As of right now, here is how we project the depth chart will look like for the Celtics once the season begins:

Dennis Schröder bet on himself and lost, but we shouldn’t look down on him for it

Dennis Schröder has to prove himself — again.

It’s easy to look at Dennis Schröder’s offseason and call it an absolute disaster. That’s probably the most honest description of it possible. There’s nothing else you can call it.

Schröder was reportedly offered a 4-year, $84 million extension from the Lakers last season and declined it. He’d hoped to find a better offer during free agency this summer.

Turns out that was his best offer right there. He couldn’t find anything close to it.

Now, what he’s left with is a one-year prove-it deal from the Boston Celtics worth $5.9 million — so far below what he’d originally thought his market was and so far away from the Lakers’ offer.

Even the least cap savvy NBA fan in the world can look at that situation and see how terribly things went for Schröder . Elle Duncan’s reaction to the deal is more than appropriate.

Of course, the Internet got on him for fumbling the bag and losing a bunch of money.

Robert Horry absolutely roasted him on the jump.

Schröder bet on himself and lost. But, as much flack as he’s catching now, he wasn’t wrong to do that.

This summer’s market was missing big names. Kyle Lowry was the biggest domino and lots of teams needed a point guard — including his Lakers. They were absolutely Schröder’s best option because they could pay him the most and also didn’t have a ton of flexibility.

Then the Russell Westbrook trade happened. No one saw it coming.

Schröder suddenly loses his best suitor and then loses out to Kyle Lowry, Lonzo Ball and Spencer Dinwiddie in a game of musical chairs with NBA teams. That’s just how the dice happened to roll. It doesn’t mean the thinking was wrong there.

In hindsight, would Schröder have taken the Lakers’ original extension offer? Probably so. But he took a worthwhile gamble to try to maximize his value to its fullest potential and that’s not a bad thing.

It didn’t work out this time. But the thing about it is now he just has to do it again. This time, on a deal with the Celtics. And it’s a pretty good situation. He’ll be next to two All-Star caliber wings in Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, a great defender in Marcus Smart and a savvy vet like Al Horford. This team can win some games and he can be a part of that.

Will he get that same Lakers offer? Probably not. But either way, this isn’t the end of the road for Schröder. We should stop acting like it is.

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Where the Lakers stand after acquiring Russell Westbrook

Salary cap ramifications of the reported Westbrook trade, how Hield could still be in play, and projecting the Lakers luxury tax bill.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly agreed on a deal to acquire Russell Westbrook for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and the 21st overall pick in the 2021 draft. This trade comes as a huge surprise after nearly a week of speculation that the Lakers were in serious talks with the Sacramento Kings on a trade for Buddy Hield featuring Kuzma. It’s especially surprising considering it was reported that the Lakers were moving forward on a trade for Hield minutes before the Westbrook trade was reported.

Here’s where the Lakers roster stands now going forward salary cap-wise, in regards to Buddy Hield, and how expensive the roster could potentially get:

LeBron James is expecting a big leap from Kyle Kuzma this season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James tweeted that he believes his younger teammate Kuz is going to have a big year.

The NBA season is rapidly approaching as we are now just over two weeks from opening night. Teams across the league have opened their gyms for players to get workouts in and start preparing for the new season. While many are awaiting the release of the first half of the 2020-21 schedule on Friday, now is also the time for everyone to start shooting off their hot takes for what they think will happen in a season that will be different in a variety of ways.

One of those prompts, discussing how players might perform this offseason, was centered on which players might take a big leap next season came the way of LeBron James on social media. Who is his nominee to take a big step? Fourth-year forward Kyle Kuzma.

Kuzma has oddly become quite a polarizing figure on the Lakers. He was the only member of their core group of players over the last few years to survive the Anthony Davis trade. His success off the court with endorsements also can be a source of jealousy, but if the Lakers are expecting LeBron and Anthony Davis to take a load off to start the season, Kuzma will be one of the many players called upon to carry it.

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Podcast: Discussing the top rumors ahead of 2020 NBA trade deadline

Alex Kennedy and Frank Urbina preview the 2020 NBA trade deadline, discussing the various teams and players to keep an eye on.

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On this episode of The HoopsHype Podcast, Alex Kennedy and Frank Urbina preview the 2020 NBA trade deadline. They discuss the teams and players to keep an eye on over the next 24 hours. Time-stamps are below!

1:15: The New York Knicks are reportedly open for business since firing Steve Mills. Now, they’re apparently open to trading Marcus Morris. They’re also one of the teams in the mix for D’Angelo Russell.

4:45: Discussing what the Los Angeles Lakers may do ahead of the deadline. They’ve shown interest in Morris, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dennis Schroeder and Darren Collison among others, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Also, will Kyle Kuzma be traded?

8:15: The Los Angeles Clippers are keeping tabs on what the Lakers are doing and they’re competing for many of the same players. Alex and Frank discuss the Clippers’ options. If they land Morris, how much better would they be?

12:15: The Phoenix Suns are reportedly listening to offers for Kelly Oubre all of a sudden, which is somewhat surprising. Are the Suns sellers?

13:40: Discussing the Golden State Warriors’ trade talks, including their options with D’Angelo Russell, Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III.

21:20: The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers reportedly want to add a shooter, but Milwaukee doesn’t want to disrupt their chemistry and Philadelphia doesn’t have many trade chips.

26:55: Prior to the Warriors-Nets game in Brooklyn, Alec Burks was on the phone for a while and then was consoled by Warriors staffers, according to HoopsHype’s Bryan Kalbrosky. Alex and Frank react to this as well as the fact that Burks and Robinson III were held out of tonight’s game.

28:35: Breaking down the Oklahoma City Thunder’s options leading up to the deadline. They’re open to selling Schroeder, Danilo Gallinari and Steven Adams, but they have reportedly fielded some calls as a buyer too.

31:30: The Miami Heat have expressed in Gallinari and Iguodala (who they traded for shortly after this was recorded). Alex and Frank discuss Miami’s options, Iguodala’s fit with the Heat and more.

34:50: What will the San Antonio Spurs do ahead of the deadline? They’ve reportedly had conversations about DeMar DeRozan, LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Gay, but they’re asking for a lot. They’ve also made calls that indicate they could be a buyer.

37:15: Discussing the Detroit Pistons’ options in regards to Andre Drummond, Markieff Morris and Derrick Rose.

40:55: Breaking down the Toronto Raptors’ approach to the deadline. They are reportedly a buyer. Will Masai Ujiri make a move? And how tough is it for Masai to make a trade these days after fleecing so many rival executives?

43:40: Alex and Frank each share a trade that they’d love to see happen prior to the deadline.

Thunder edge Pelicans late behind Dennis Schroeder’s 25 off the bench

Despite leading by 16 points early, a recurrence of Oklahoma City’s third quarter woes nearly cost OKC the game. Clutch play from reserve guard Dennis Schroeder snatched victory from the hands of a plucky Pelicans squad led by Brandon Ingram’s game-high 26-point outing.

Despite leading by as much as 16 points in the first half, the Oklahoma City Thunder nearly found themselves on the wrong end of a furious comeback attempt by the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

The Thunder held off Brandon Ingram’s team despite his 26-point, 8 board performance with some clutch late shots by reserve guard Dennis Schroeder, who scored a team-high 25 points and 7 assists.

A timely bucket in the fourth quarter by veteran floor general Chris Paul was also key in stopping the Pelicans’ assault, who otherwise had an unremarkable night with 7 points, 6 boards and 5 assists.

After the Thunder jumped out to an early lead, the Pelicans clawed their way into the tilt in the third frame, outscoring Oklahoma City 31-17 over the penultimate quarter in what seems to be a recurring issue for the team.

A late run in the final frame sparked by back-to-back buckets by the German point guard put the Thunder back on top, sealing the deal with a dunk by center Steven Adams in the game’s final seconds, logging 14 points and 12 boards on the evening.

Forward Danilo Gallinari put up 17 points and 7 boards and wing Abdel Nader had 19 points off the bench for the Thunder in Hamidou Diallo’s absence, and veteran shooting guard J.J. Redick contributed 16 points and 5 boards for the Pelicans’ losing effort.

The Thunder now stand at 7-11 on the season, and next face New Orleans in a potential revenge match at Smoothie King Arena tomorrow night, Sunday, Dec. 1.