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Dennis Schroder Trade Could Lead to Something Bigger For Cavs

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a trade on Friday, August 14, sending backup point guard Dennis Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets, along with cash, in exchange for fellow backup point guard Tre Mann.

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The 2026-27 regular season schedule has been released, and it isn’t necessarily kind to the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have 16 sets of back-to-backs — which is tied for the most in the league.

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Cavaliers-Hornets trade gets NBA veteran one team shy of tying all-time record

The Cleveland Cavaliers have done their part in helping Dennis Schroder become the most well-traveled player in the NBA. News broke Friday that the Cavaliers agreed to trade Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets.

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After declining his $42.3 million player option for 2026-27, NBA veteran James Harden is the best remaining free agent on the market. At 36, the star shooting guard could sign anywhere of his choosing, but the consensus is that he’s set to rejoin the Cavaliers this summer.

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Los Angeles Lakers' trade talks hit major snag

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Reports: Cavaliers deal G Dennis Schroder to Hornets

Cleveland Cavaliers are sending veteran guard Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Tre Mann, according to multiple reports on Friday.

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Cleveland fans like the Sirens name

Picking a name for a new professional sports team is tricky. You want to do something creative, but also tie into the fabric of the city. Cleveland’s new WNBA team tried to do that when they unveiled their name as the Sirens.

Dennis Schroder News / Hoops Wire / August 14

Dennis Schroder has now been traded nine times, second-most in NBA history

Dennis Schroder is on the move again, and at this point, that sentence is becoming part of NBA history. The Cavaliers traded Schroder and cash to the Hornets for Tre Mann on Friday, marking the ninth time Schroder has been traded during his career.

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Cavs give themselves room to keep dealing after Dennis Schroder trade

The Cavaliers didn’t trade Dennis Schroder simply to change backup point guards. They created room to keep working. By sending Schroder and cash to Charlotte for Tre Mann, the Cavs save roughly $6.8 million, leaving them about $29 million below the first apron and approximately $42 million below the second apron.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

The Hornets swung a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday afternoon to add a true backup point guard to their rotation for the upcoming season.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Must Decide What’s Next for Craig Porter Jr.

Whenever he opts to re-sign, James Harden will reclaim his starting spot. That’s all set. Where the discussion begins is with the backup point guards of the Cavs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13