Since Cleveland’s season ended in a Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, sources say the team has had discussions about trading Max Strus and Dennis Schroder. Strus is expected to make $16.6 million in the final year of his contract. Schroder is still owed about $31 million over the next two seasons. Those moves will help Cleveland’s salary cap situation. If the Cavs get under penalty kicks, they can also plan a sign and trade for James. — 6/30/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
Meanwhile, as the Cavaliers navigate the return of James Harden and Wade’s free agency, Cleveland’s Max Strus and Dennis Schroeder have been mentioned in trade talks with the franchise currently being proposed over the second apron. — 6/28/2026 HoopsHype
“The last thing I heard about the Cavs is looking to shed some salary. I think they’re primarily looking to move Dennis Schroeder,” – @WindhorstESPN on the latest Cavs rumors ??? — 6/17/2026 x.com
NBA Stats: Is This WILD? (via YahooSports) #NBA — 5/26/2026 Bluesky
Bobby Marks: “(The Cavaliers) will enter the offseason as the second team on the apron again. So what does that mean? You have to find out, is it better with James Harden on our list moving next year or James Harden on our list and really, to have Dennis Schroeder start, have the guy’s sign at the vet minimum here, you get new money about $ 30 here. You would think that if you make a trade with Harden, he had to give up his limit of birds for one year, and gave up the trade bonus that was north of two, that there was an agreement that there would be a new agreement. — 5/26/2026 YouTube
Danny Cunningham: Schroder is out. — 5/25/2026 x.com
“Big games. I like big games,” Dennis Schroder said. “I love the playoffs. I think every player works for that moment.” After regaining control of the series, Atkinson said he believes Wednesday’s win could help build momentum in what Cleveland hopes will be a long playoff run. “We’re trying to get over the hump,” Atkinson said. “We’re trying to go to the next level. That’s a real challenge for me. Game 5, 2-2, these are high-pressure moments. You’re down. You could hear the crowd nervous. I think we took a step tonight.” — 4/30/2026 ESPN
A native of Braunschweig, Germany, Alex played basketball professionally – a lifelong passion he passed on to his son, encouraging Dennis to trade his skateboard for sneakers. It ultimately shaped the professional path of his little boy. “When my dad passed away, playing in the NBA was the only goal,” Schröder told cleveland.com during a recent interview. “Go to the NBA, make sure I take care of my family and make sure I get there at the end and put my kids in a position to be established and be successful.” — 4/20/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mike Budenholzer’s assistant at the time, in his second NBA stop, Atkinson didn’t know much about Schröder. But he learned quickly. And when he thinks back to those early days with Schröder, Atkinson still chuckles at the money-making youngster determined to make his NBA mark. Maybe I’m too eager. “Dennis, how should I say, is very competitive and maybe he didn’t know all the aspects of the NBA – or he didn’t care,” Atkinson told cleveland.com “He came to the NBA full time. He wanted to take everybody’s work, which we liked about him. We had a really organized system in Atlanta from player development to team things – and I think he had a very big problem with the team, and I think he had a big problem with the team. 4/20/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
“I’m 6-foot-1. I’m not the tallest guy. I have to find my role in a different way,” Schröder admitted. “It’s my job here in the NBA to bring energy and bring inspiration.” “I think it’s a good name to have. I’m not here to make friends. Off the court, everybody knows who I am, what I do, what I’m about. That’s all that matters. On the court, I just try to make everything as difficult as possible. I try to get wins any way I can. That’s what I’m going to do, whether people like it or not.” — 4/20/2026 Cleveland Plain Dealer
