Lakers Rumors: Dennis Schroder Contract a 'Legit Consideration' Depending on Roster

According to a report, the Los Angeles Lakers may sign Dennis Schroder.

As the Lakers attempt to form their roster for the 2022-23 season, a reunion with Schroder is being considered.

After leaving the Lakers in free agency, he split time with the Celtics and Astros. During the 2020-21 season, he turned down a four-year, $84 million extension from the Lakers. He signed a one-year, $5.9 million deal with the Celtics in the off-season and is almost certain to make the veteran's minimum on his next deal.

In an apparent mea culpa, he took to social media to ask for a reunion with the Lakers.

If the Lakers end up finding a suitor for Russell Westbrook, it would make sense for them to sign Schroder. On Tuesday, the Lakers lost out on a chance to trade for Irving, as the Nets announced that Kevin Durant had changed his mind and would stay with the team.

It was thought that the Nets wouldn't make a move on Irving until the situation with KD was resolved.

A trade with the Pacers that would send guard Buddy Hield and center Myles Turner to Los Angeles in exchange for Westbrook and future draft picks appears to be the best option. It's possible that they will revisit the talks now that the Irving deal is out of the picture.

It is possible that Schroder could rehabilitate his image before hitting free agency again.