At present, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the participating teams are trying to prepare for the victory of the series, and strive to help the team go further in the playoffs to reach the stage of the Finals and lift the O'Brien Cup, so the game has become more and more exciting, attracting the attention of tens of thousands of fans. At the same time, the off-field dynamics are equally appealing and worth taking a look at.
As the offseason approaches, some teams that miss the playoffs begin to shift their sights to the free agent market, trying to help teams complete the lineup upgrade and reinforcement to help teams return to the playoffs in the new season. Among them, the Houston Rockets took the lead in preparing for the new season, and they have planned to negotiate a contract extension with the players in the team to keep the players who have played well. Among them, the renewal of another veteran of the Rockets has attracted much attention, because he has traveled many teams to get a big contract that he likes, but it backfires, and he may not have the opportunity to pay the salary.
Although the Rockets are still in the rebuilding stage, and young players are their first choice, they intend to keep veteran Dennis Schroeder in the offseason, in order to find a reliable lead for Jaylen Green and Porter Jr. to help them grow faster. According to Rockets insiders, the team plans to offer Schroeder a multi-year contract with an annual salary of $10 million to stay in Houston.
It is worth noting that Schroeder's stats this season are not as gorgeous as during his time with the Lakers, averaging only 13.5 points, 4.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game. In the 15 games since joining the Rockets, he has averaged only 10.9 points, 5.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game, and the shooting rate has dropped to 39.3%. In other words, due to the decline in data and drama, it is almost impossible for Schroeder to get a top salary contract that he wants, and perhaps he has regretted rejecting the Lakers' four-year, $84 million contract extension.
During the 2020-21 season, the Lakers offered Schroder a four-year, $84 million contract extension in the middle of the season, but Schroder felt that it was too little and refused, and the two sides eventually broke up. At present, Schroeder has lost the biggest contract of his career in vain, and it may be difficult to get such a contract in the future.