Kings' Dennis Schroder: Contributes 21 points from bench
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Schroder accumulated 21 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 18 minutes during Saturday's 128-123 victory over the Nuggets.
Although Schroder may find his way back into the starting lineup eventually, he's been supplanted by Russell Westbrook for the time being. Although Schroder began the season with a few dynamic totals, he suffered through four consecutive single-digit scoring performances before losing his gig with the first unit. The demotion appears to have motivated Schroder, as he's eclipsed 20 points in four of his last five games.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Hits for team-high 21 off bench
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Schroder racked up 21 points (9-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 113-99 loss to the Thunder.
The 21 points led the Kings, as no Sacramento starter managed more than DeMar DeRozan's 17, and three members of the starting five couldn't even reach double digits. Schroder has topped 20 points in back-to-back games, and in three contests since shifting to the second unit, he's averaging 19.0 points, 5.7 boards, 4.7 assists and 3.0 threes in 31.7 minutes a game.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Season-high five threes off bench
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Schroder contributed 22 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 35 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 123-110 loss to the Spurs.
Back in his accustomed bench role for the second straight game, Schroder set a new season high in made threes while delivering 20-plus points for the first time since Nov. 1. Coach Doug Christie has used the same starting lineup twice in a row only two times so far this season, so Schroder could be back in the starting five the next time the roster gets put in the blender, but his production from the second unit could encourage Christie to leave him where he is for now.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Losing starting job
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Schroder will be replaced by Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Schroder had started in each of Sacramento's first 12 games of the season, averaging 11.3 points, 6.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals on 38/30/85 shooting splits. But with the Kings having lost four straight games by at least 14 points, head coach Doug Christie is shaking up the starting lineup. It appears as though the change isn't temporary, either, which could significantly decrease Schroder's fantasy value.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Goes scoreless in loss
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Schroder produced zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three assists across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 122-108 loss to the Nuggets.
Schroder's season continues to go from bad to worse, having now scored a total of five points in the past three games. After a steady start to his career in Sacramento, Schroder has reverted back to his old ways. Through 11 games, he is averaging 11.5 points, 6.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.6 minutes per game, leaving him well outside the top 150 in standard fantasy formats.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Will play vs. Denver
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Schroder (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Right hip soreness will not prevent the veteran guard from suiting up. With Malik Monk (personal) away from the team, Schroder should have an uptick in ball-handling duties. Schroder has averaged 14.3 points, 6.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 32.5 minutes per contest over six games this season.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Iffy for Monday
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Schroder (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Denver.
Schroder is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season due to right hip soreness. If the veteran point guard is unable to play, Russell Westbrook, Nique Clifford and Devin Carter (knee) are candidates for increased minutes. Over six regular-season games, Schroder has averaged 14.3 points, 6.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 32.5 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Season-high 24 points in win
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Schroder provided 24 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 135-133 win over Milwaukee.
It was a strong all-around performance by Schroder, who turned in his first 20-point showing of the season. The veteran guard is looking to prevent Russell Westbrook from taking the starting job at the point, but Schroder appears to be locked into big minutes while Keegan Murray (thumb) is sidelined anyway. Over his first six games, Schroder has averaged 14.3 points, 6.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 32.5 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Double-double in loss to Lakers
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Schroder ended with 18 points (7-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, 12 assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday's 127-120 loss to the Lakers.
It was the first double-double in three games for Schroder as a member of the Kings. The 32-year-old guard has stepped back into a full-time starting role in Sacramento and is looking good in the early going, averaging 16.3 points, 7.3 assists, 2.7 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Nears double-double in loss
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Schroder had 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, seven assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 loss to the Suns.
Schroder had a decent all-around performance in his debut with his new squad. He'll continue to be a solid option in fantasy if he remains the starting point guard while putting up numbers on both ends of the floor.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Available for season opener
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Schroder (ankle) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Schroder has been dealing with an ankle injury that has kept him off the practice floor. He'll join a crowded backcourt, which includes notable players like Russell Westbrook (reconditioning), Malik Monk (illness) and Devin Carter.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Non-contact practice participant
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Schroder (ankle) was unable to fully participate in practice Monday, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Schroder hurt his left ankle in Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers, which has clouded his status for the regular-season opener Wednesday against Phoenix. With Russell Westbrook (reconditioning) and Malik Monk (illness) also iffy about playing, Devin Carter could be thrust into a significant role right away.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Scores team-high 25 points
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Schroder produced 25 points (10-17 FG, 4-4 FT, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Friday's 117-116 preseason win over the Lakers.
With a host of Kings out for injury or rest, Schroder took control of this game and posted a great total despite a minor injury scare. He needed assistance getting off the court after twisting his left ankle, but Schroder needed a brief visit to the locker room before returning to action. One of the pressing questions for the Kings will be the usage load at point guard, and the new addition of Russell Westbrook (rest) certainly adds an interesting wrinkle. The team gave Malik Monk (illness) a vote of confidence last season, but it seems apparent that he'll once again find himself as a second-unit backup option.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Starting Wednesday
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Schroder will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason opener against the Raptors, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
It's the first game of the preseason, so we wouldn't overreact to Schroder getting the start ahead of Malik Monk. Joining him in the first unit will be Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis.
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Kings' Dennis Schroder: Joining Sacramento
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Schroder agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Kings on Tuesday, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
After the trade of De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk became the Kings' starting point guard, but they could certainly use more depth, and Schroder fills that void with veteran leadership. The floor general averaged 13.1 points, 5.4 assists and 2.6 rebounds per game across 75 regular-season contests in 2024-25 while suiting for the Nets, Warriors and Pistons.
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Pistons' Dennis Schroder: Flirts with double-double
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Schroder closed with nine points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Schroder fell just short of a double-double, doing everything he could to try and get the Pistons over the line. While the result was not what fans wanted to see, there are plenty of positives to take out of the season. While Schroder played a key role for Detroit down the stretch, the return of Jaden Ivey (lower leg) next season will almost certainly impact what Schroder can do.
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Pistons' Dennis Schroder: Scores six points in loss
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Schroder had six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 27 minutes during Sunday's 94-93 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
This wasn't Schroder's best game, but the Pistons continue to rely heavily on the veteran guard. Through four games, he's seen 28.0 minutes per night with 13.0 points, 2.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.1 three-pointers, but he's shooting just 37.8 percent from the field.
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Pistons' Dennis Schroder: Paces second unit in loss
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Schroder posted 18 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 118-116 loss to New York in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Schroder finished as the club's third-leading scorer while pacing the second unit with 18 points. The veteran guard has totaled 38 points over his last two games and should continue to play a key role off the Pistons' bench as the team attempts to overcome a 2-1 series deficit. Schroder is averaging 15.3 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds across 28.3 minutes per game during the first round.
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Pistons' Dennis Schroder: Shines off bench in Game 2 victory
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Schroder provided 20 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 100-94 victory over the Knicks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Schroder gave Detroit a big spark off the bench in Monday's Game 2 contest, leading all bench players in scoring behind a team-high mark from three and finishing as one of two Pistons with 20 or more points. Schroder, who hit the go-ahead shot with just under a minute left in Game 2, posted his first game of the first-round series with a double-digit point total.
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Pistons' Dennis Schroder: Hands out eight dimes off bench
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Schroder ended Friday's 125-119 loss to the Bucks with 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds and eight assists in 28 minutes.
Schroder has played off the bench in his last two outings, and the veteran guard will remain in that role if Cade Cunningham remains healthy in the postseason. Schroder can put up solid numbers if given enough minutes, but his fantasy upside will be limited in that bench role, particularly if Cunningham's minutes hover around the 38-to-40 range. Schroder is averaging 11.7 points, 5.5 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game in 21 appearances since the beginning of March (eight starts).
