Dennis Schroder, close to the record: transferred for the ninth time

Last minute movement in the NBA in the form of a transfer. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Hornets This Friday he was involved in an exchange that, once again, involved a player who is used to changing teams frequently.

As he advanced ESPNthe Cavaliers They sent the German base Dennis Schröder to the Hornets in exchange for the outside Tre Mann and money, a move that allows Cleveland to gain more salary flexibility to face other moves, including the renewal of James Harden -worded but not closed- and the signing of a forward, with the names of Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson on the radar of those from Ohio.

In turn, the Hornets they get a Schröder who will wear the twelfth uniform of his career since he landed in the NBA in 2013-14. The German started the 2025-26 academic year with the Sacramento Kings and before ‘trade deadline’ was transferred to the Cleveland Cavalierswho were looking for a boost for their second unit. Months after arriving at the Cavs, the point guard, with a contract until 2028, will reinforce the Hornets in need of experience and points in the ‘1’ position after the departure of LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves via transfer.

With this latest transfer, the German will start his fourteenth season in the NBA on the twelfth team of his career in the league and having been traded up to nine times (2nd player to be traded the most times in history and only behind Trevor Ariza, traded 10 times). Throughout his time with the Hawks, Thunder, Lakers, Celtics, Rockets, Raptors, Nets, Warriors, Pistons, Kings and Cavaliers, Schröder has established himself as one of the most solid substitutes in the competition, with a total average of 13.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 912 regular season games.