Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN senior NBA insider: “Tremendous save for OKC: Thunder get massive salary and luxury tax savings — nearly $100M — w/o stretching Anthony's $28M. That deal would've left $9M-plus on books next three years, so Schroder $15.5M per year becomes bargain — and an asset that could stay or be traded again.”
Bobby Marks, ESPN's front office insider: “Oklahoma City was able to accomplish two things by trading Carmelo Anthony, improve the roster while saving $73 million this season.”
Ric Bucher, B/R Senior Writer: “Dennis Schroder's favorite player/idol/role model: Russ Westbrook.