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Dennis Schröder Signs Deal With Celtics After Declining Lakers Extension

Dennis Schröder

Dennis Schröder missed out on serious money

German NBA player Dennis Schröder has had an interesting year. After finishing as the runner-up for the 2019-2020 Sixth Man of the Year Award with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Coming to a stacked team who had just won the NBA title the previous season, expectations for Schröder were high.

Ultimately, the point guard had a relatively disappointing season. His scoring numbers went down by over 3 points despite starting every game and playing more minutes. The Lakers also lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs — the first such loss in his superstar teammate Lebron James’ career. Still, the Lakers offered him a contract extension worth more than $80 million over four years. Schröder declined the extension.

He’s heading to Boston

After likely expecting to make more money in free agency, Dennis Schröder has signed a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics. His deal is reportedly worth $5.9 million via the taxpayer midlevel exception. With this deal in place, he’ll be missing out on roughly $16 million in salary this year alone that he would have had if he signed the extension with Los Angeles.

 

He will join NBA All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on a team that recently parted from their starting point guard Kemba Walker. Last season, the Celtics lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Brooklyn Nets after earning their 7-seed spot via the play-in tournament.

Meanwhile, Schröder’s old team has completely revamped its roster. After a blockbuster trade, Russell Westbrook will be replacing him as the starting point guard of the Los Angeles Lakers. Veterans such as Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard have also joined the squad. These big names will join the established duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis as they try to win an NBA record eighteenth championship for the Lakers.

With free agency winding down, fans now know what teams will look like heading into the exciting 2021-2022 NBA season.

Written by Andrew “Jetlag” Preisig | IG @ThankYouJetlag | Twitter @ThankYouJetlag

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Lonzo Ball Leaving New Orleans, Signs With Chicago Bulls

Lonzo Ball

Lonzo Ball is heading to the Windy City

Heading into the NBA offseason, the league was on its toes wondering where Lonzo Ball would wind up. The former Laker was sent to New Orleans in 2019 as part of the blockbuster trade that brought Anthony Davis to Los Angeles.

Both LA teams were reportedly interested in acquiring the young guard. However, the oldest Ball brother will be joining the storied Chicago Bulls.

Right at the start of free agency, Ball agreed to a 4 year, $85 million deal with Chicago. The deal is part of a sign-and-trade agreement with New Orleans.

The Pelicans will receive a second-round pick, Tomas Satoransky, and Garret Temple in the move. The latter signed a 3 year, $15 million deal with the team.

Big moves for Chicago

In addition to bringing in Ball, Chicago also signed one of his former Laker teammates in Alex Caruso. The 2020 NBA champion will join the team on a 4 year, $37 million deal.

Lonzo Ball

Another young member of the Bulls team, Lauri Markkanen, is currently a restricted free agent. The big man averaged roughly 14 points and 5 rebounds in 51 games last season.

Check out some of Lonzo Ball’s best moments from last season below.

Written by Andrew “Jetlag” Preisig | IG @ThankYouJetlag | Twitter @ThankYouJetlag

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Russell Westbrook Sent to Los Angeles Lakers in Blockbuster Trade

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook is headed to Los Angeles

To say last night was eventful for the NBA would be an understatement. The highly anticipated 2021 NBA Draft took place in Brooklyn. Somehow, that wasn’t even the biggest news of the night. Russell Westbrook stole the show.

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Washington Wizards completed a blockbuster trade that is sending Westbrook to LA, his hometown. The Wizards will receive Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in exchange. They also got the 22nd pick in the draft, which they flipped to the Indiana Pacers for Aaron Holiday.

Westbrook, a former MVP and 9-time All-Star will now join his fourth team in as many years.

Here come the  Lakers

With this trade, the Lakers have officially formed a “big three.” Westbrook will play alongside Lebron James and Anthony Davis, a duo that won the NBA championship just two seasons ago. They’ve immediately become one of the favorites for the 2022 NBA title.

Russell Westbrook

Lakers fans will hope that this is enough to rival the Brooklyn Nets trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving.

Check out Westbrook’s highlights from his lone season with the Wizards below. He averaged a triple-double on the season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2uOg3fZZkQ&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights

Written by Andrew “Jetlag” Preisig | IG @ThankYouJetlag | Twitter @ThankYouJetlag