The Hawks would like to find a trade involving point guard Dennis Schroder, but so far the packages available to them haven’t been strong enough to warrant a deal, tweets Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. According to Schultz, Atlanta is “content” with the idea of starting the 2018/19 season with both Schroder and top pick Trae Young on its roster.
Schultz’s report is in line with the public stance conveyed by the Hawks since last month’s draft. While a report in mid-June indicated that Schroder was on the trade block in Atlanta, general manager Travis Schlenk and head coach Lloyd Pierce each expressed confidence after the draft that the incumbent point guard could co-exist with the incoming rookie Young.
The Pelicans may be one potential suitor for Schroder. According to Fletcher Mackel of WDSU in New Orleans (Twitter link), the Pelicans have “had discussions” about the possibility of acquiring the Hawks’ point guard in a trade.
It’s unclear if those were internal talks or if the Pelicans actually negotiated with Atlanta at all, but either way, nothing appears imminent. Mackel notes that New Orleans is high on Schroder’s talent and potential on-court fit, but has “major” concerns about off-court factors, including his legal issues.
Schroder was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge last September, with Georgia officials recommending in March that he be prosecuted for felony aggravated battery. The 24-year-old figures to face discipline from his team and/or the league when that case is resolved.
With concerns about Schroder’s legal troubles and locker-room fit suppressing his value, the Hawks figure to have a hard time finding a favorable deal for him this offseason, but Schlenk and the front office will likely remain on the lookout.
I’m sure he could upgrade the PG position for some playoff team, but I can’t imagine anyone would offer a “package” for him. Unless it’s a package of a matching contract and a 2nd round pick or two, or maybe a protected 1st. He’s fully priced, and then some.
Id keep him if i was atl, trae young looks better bad. Doesnt hurt to have a solid back up.
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The way Young is shooting in summer league, I’d hold on to Schroeder.
I think a big issue with some of these guys is attitude and as stated in the article, off court issues. On paper someone with Schroeder’s talent could be a good fit but will he be able to stay on the court? Is he going to cause a distraction? Does his attitude affect the team?
Look at Dwight (or even boogie for that matter but let’s stay with Dwight for the example). Still had a solid year statistically. 15+ pts, 12+ rebs, around 2 blocks. Pretty good numbers, but his attitude is so draining that people want to get rid of him.
I love AD and the Pels (not my home team) and I want to see them do well, but bringing on a guy who’s making more than he deserves, who also has off court issues and some attitude might not be worth it, especially if you want to keep AD around
For a PG making around 20PPG/6APG, he ain’t overpaid, all the opposite he is a fairly decent priced PG for the next 3 years contract, I disagree with overpaid, many worst PG’s getting more money, yes attitude can be a concern, but is a challenge for a HC to deal with, you get the risk… but if it works you are a genius & get a lot from a player. Look at DMC, all the issues going on in Sacramento, to me mostly were the fault of the team, the guy was frustrated how bad they were & the team didn’t do much for him, since he left Sacramento is doing much worst & he didn’t have any issues that I heard off during his 1 year & a half in NOLA, because he went to a better situation were he wasn’t as frustrated, so to me all this things going on with these guys, I believe the teams have got plenty of blame but fans seem to overlook their teams & just blame the player.
I don’t think the Hawks should rush a DS trade! He has talent, hold onto him until you get the proper value in a trade. If he’s convicted, his contract will be voided in the morality clause. So no need to take on bad contracts and make him a salary dump. If N.O. Wants to send Soloman and a limited protection first round pick,? Take it. Soloman for Denise straight up? HELL NO.
Don’t Rush! We will get value for him.
I would offer him Bazemore Collins and a 1st round pick to the Spurs for Leonard and Dejounte Murray