Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (71) passes against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

'We Will Win the Title' – Sacramento Kings Guard Drops Bold FIBA EuroBasket Declaration

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Aug 22, 2025 8:12 AM ET

Dennis Schroder could add a piece of silverware to his trophy case before he plays for the Sacramento Kings this upcoming season, as he leads a stacked Germany national team in this year’s FIBA EuroBasket tournament.

Germany feels confident about their chances after winning three of its four exhibition games before the continental tournament, so Schroder recently dropped a bold warning for his opponents.

“We will win the title. If I weren’t convinced of that, I wouldn’t play in the tournament and would rather spend my time in Braunschweig,” Schroder declared via HoopsHype.

Dec 1, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (17) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Schroder is one of the Sacramento Kings’ marquee acquisitions this offseason, alongside Dario Saric and Drew Eubanks. The one-time FIBA World Cup MVP is fresh from a productive 2024-25 campaign, having averaged 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists across 75 regular season appearances with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons.

Sacramento Kings reportedly “active” in shopping former Sixth Man of the Year finalist

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly planning to shake up their backcourt rotation by attempting to trade Malik Monk to make room for signing free agent guard Russell Westbrook.

Mar 26, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

“The Sacramento Kings have been ‘trying very hard’ to trade Malik Monk this offseason, but they haven’t found a taker,” wrote NBA insider Grant Afseth.

“The Kings have been trying to trade Monk to open up a spot for Russell Westbrook, who is an unrestricted free agent. Sacramento wants to sign Westbrook and bring him off the bench as its sixth man behind Dennis Schroder,” he added.