How Dennis Schroder could impact the Golden State Warriors in three team trade to finally end long-running saga

Three-team NBA trade under discussion

A three-team trade is under discussion involving the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons.

The negotiations also concern former Golden State Warriors player Dennis Schroder, who was part of the team between December 2025 and February 2025.

Schroder is set to join the Sacramento Kings in free agency despite a promising stint with the Detroit Pistons.

NBC Sports reports Schroder’s move is the trigger for a potential trade for Kuminga, with Malik Monk being sent to Detroit instead of Golden State.

“Schröder, on Tuesday, reportedly agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Kings.

“The Kings, in turn, would send Monk to the Pistons, and second-year NBA guard Devin Carter and newly acquired big man Dario Saric to the Warriors, the source said.”

While the agreement for Schroder is not transactionally linked to a Kuminga trade, the move sets the table for Sacramento’s plans.

A seven-team trade is also in the works

In a separate deal, a historic seven-team trade is also under discussion across the league, which involves the Golden State Warriors.

The Athletic reports: “The Rockets and Suns are working on expanding the Kevin Durant trade into a deal that would involve a league-record seven teams.

“Other teams involved in negotiations at the moment include the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, league sources say.”