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Dennis Schroder Gets Direct About Future With Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder leaves fans concerned about his future with the team.
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Apr 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (17) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (17) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

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It seems Dennis Schroder is hinting at a potential departure from the Detroit Pistons.

As Schroder’s name has been making headlines in the NBA rumor mill, it’s been suggested that he could be on the move, with the Sacramento Kings being his biggest suitor at the moment.

Leading up to Saturday night, Schroder has been silent on the matter. Being that it’s the NBA offseason, he’s had no media obligations. However, during a live streaming session on social media, Schroder broke his silence.

When a commenting fan told Schroder to stay in Detroit, the veteran guard claimed that’s the desired move he wants to make this summer. However, he suggested that the Pistons aren’t going to be patient with Schroder’s market, which is expected to have at least a handful of teams involved.

“I want to stay in Detroit, for sure, but Detroit ain’t waiting for me. I can tell you that much. Detroit ain’t waiting for me.”

Next week, Schroder’s contract will expire, and he’ll become a free agent. Since the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Pistons and Schroder’s reps have been legally permitted to discuss a potential extension. So far, nothing on that front.

Last season, Schroder suited up for three teams. He started the year with the Brooklyn Nets, and appeared in 23 games. He was traded to the Golden State Warriors and played out west for 24 games before getting traded again. In the major multi-year deal, which sent Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, Schroder ended up on the Pistons.

He played in 28 games for the Pistons. Seeing the court for 25 minutes per game, Schroder produced 11 points per game, shooting 38 percent from the field and 30 percent from three. He came down with three rebounds per game, and dished out five assists per outing.

In the playoffs, Schroder had a strong stretch on a young and inexperienced Pistons squad. Schroder averaged 13 points and four assists while shooting 48 percent from three. The expectation is that the Pistons are interested in bringing Schroder back. It seems the veteran guard is suggesting otherwise.

NBA free agency is set to begin Monday, June 30.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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