Now Reading: Cavaliers likely to trade Dennis Schroder to chase Kuminga, Watson
-
01
Cavaliers likely to trade Dennis Schroder to chase Kuminga, Watson
The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively shopping guard Dennis Schroder in trade talks to clear cap space for free-agent forwards Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson, according to Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor. Schroder, who averaged…
The Story in Brief
The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively shopping guard Dennis Schroder in trade talks to clear cap space for free-agent forwards Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson, according to Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor. Schroder, who averaged 10.8 points and 4.9 assists over 70 games last season between Sacramento and Cleveland, carries a $14.81 million average salary on a three-year, $45 million deal signed in July 2025. The Hornets have previously expressed interest in Schroder, though no active trade package has been confirmed.
The Indian Opinion
The tepid narrative that 'Schroder is movable' misses the point: Cleveland isn't dumping a problem; it is creating cap space. Fans may grumble about losing a backup point guard who averaged a solid 10.8 points, but the front office is betting that $14.81 million freed up can land a starting forward like Jonathan Kuminga. The real test will come when we see whether dumping Schroder's salary alone is enough to pry Kuminga away from Atlanta or force Denver into a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson without surrendering a first-round pick.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
