Dennis Schröder wants to stay with the Lakers but there’s still a good chance he’ll test the free agent market this summer, according to Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register. Schroder likes his current situation, stating, “I want to be a part of this organization for a long time.”
However, Schroder has yet to sign an extension, even though he’s eligible for one. Schroder admits he’s conflicted, knowing the Lakers’ salary situation and the fact they can go over the cap to retain him in unrestricted free agency.
“So, we’re kind of, between these: Should we just sign the extension? Or should we wait until the summer? Because at the end of the day, I want to be a Laker for a long time,” he said. “I always say I want it to be fair.”
We have more from the Pacific Division:
- Clippers forward Paul George has drawn a $35K fine from the league for criticizing the officials to the media after a loss to Dallas on Wednesday, according to an NBA press release. George said of some non-calls, “We’re putting a lot of pressure at the rim. It’s insane that we’re not getting these calls.” He also characterized the officials’ explanations for the lack of whistles as a “bunch of lies,” according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk.
- Kings GM Monte McNair has the final say in personnel moves as the trade deadline approaches, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports. Ownership will be consulted, but McNair will be the one making roster decisions and related basketball moves, Anderson adds. However, it’s worth noting owner Vivek Ranadive has to sign off on any major deal, so the Kings organization may be trying hard to downplay Ranadive’s involvement in basketball operations.
- Lakers center Marc Gasol remains under the league’s health and safety protocols but he’s out of isolation, Goon writes in a separate story. He still has a “few steps to clear” before he’s allowed to play, coach Frank Vogel said. Gasol hasn’t played since February 28.
If he doesn’t want the GM to make the necessary moves to better this team, WHY did he hire one in the first place ??
Someone to talk ‘ball with?
That’s NBA rules. Every NBA team’s “Governor” (owner or rep of the owner group) has to sign off on all significant transactions. Every team. These teams are billion dollar assets as much as they’re sports teams.
Schroeder max extension is
4 year $83 million
Start at $18.6 million
Imo
4 years $76 million is fair
Compare to Eric Gordon contract
Awe pooooooor Paul George. Quick somebody get him a pacifier and change his diaper.
He’s complaining about the officials because he doesn’t play for the Lakers.
That was a bullet lakers dodged..
Oh my gawd. WallyWood?? You chose a name that was used in a horrible remake of a bad film.
The amusement park in both Vacations was called Walley World.
No the Chuckie movie lol,……
Chuckie is made of WallyWood. He destroys basketball team …..
Chucky is real…and if you say his name three times he appears, I am sure of this science.
I wonder which is worse to sit next to on an airplane…a mother with a baby which may cry or Paul George, who is certain to do so…With the baby, you may live in fear and anticipation for a time, but with George you know what you are getting right away…
Or even worse would be stuck sitting next to Marty.
Call the flight attendant every 15 minutes for another drink.
Oh man, I am so sick of PG13 cryin’ about the refs every single time that LAC loose a game, which happens more often than not these days, right?
I mean by the same rule if all the time they loose is the refs fault, every time they win is as much the refs helpin’ them, wish he would just shut up & play, he is havin’ a fairly poor season for his standards, maybe if he focus more on ballin’ & less in whinin’, whingein’, boohooin’, moanin’, cryin’… you get the point, right?
Reloose the hoonds!
It’s actually been one of his best couple of seasons, and arguably his best efficiency wise
Still probably will end up being the worst trade ever bc they don’t look like they’ll win a chip, and Kawhi could leave.