We’re moving on to our second topic in this series of discussion points. Keith Smith has already laid out the case for “Why the Celtics might consider a Dennis Schroder trade.” Here’s one great point he made.
The second reason Boston might trade Schroder is the reality of his contract and the relative inability to retain him beyond this season. Schroder’s $5.9 million deal is extremely tradable. Every team in the NBA can match salary on a deal that small without any issue. That takes one potential, and often overlooked, issue off the list.
So there’s no shortage of options the Celtics could have if they decided to make Dennis available.