Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schröder is on the move in free agency as he’s reportedly set to join the Sacramento Kings, his 10th NBA team.
Schröder, 31, is the first of the Pistons’ free agents to sign elsewhere with the possibility Tim Hardaway Jr., Malik Beasley and Lindy Waters III could go elsewhere.
Detroit is reportedly re-signed free agent big man Paul Reed, the only other free agent from last year’s roster.
While the Pistons expressed interest in bringing back some members of last year’s team on expiring contracts, Schröder was open on social media, claiming he wasn’t among them.
“I want to stay in Detroit for sure, but Detroit ain’t waiting for me, I can tell you that much,” Schröder said during a livestream on Saturday.
The sharpshooting German guard was traded to the Pistons on deadline day from the Golden State Warriors as part of the deal that sent Jimmy Butler to Golden State.
He played a key role in finishing out a strong season for the Pistons that resulted in the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 2019. Schröder averaged 10.8 points and 5.3 assists in 28 games for Detroit.
Although details about his contract have yet to be reported, it was looking like his price tag was going to be a bit too much for the Pistons trying to replace a trio of guards, while continuing to emphasize internal growth of players already on the roster.
The Pistons are adding shooting guard Caris LeVert, who figures to pick up some of the responsibilities held by Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr., should they not return.
The Kings will not only be Schröder’s 10th team in his 12 years in the league, they’ll be his fifth team in three season.