Kings Land Dennis Schroder in Pistons Trade

The Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings have finalized a sign-and-trade deal sending veteran point guard Dennis Schroder to Sacramento on a three-year, $45 million contract. Detroit receives a protected 2026 second-round pick, a $14.3 million trade exception, and sends the least favorable of their 2029 second-round picks to the Kings. Schroder averaged 10.8 points and 5.3 assists for Detroit after joining them at the trade deadline and is expected to become Sacramento’s starting point guard. The Kings used Kevin Huerter’s $16.8 million exception to absorb Schroder’s contract, preserving their mid-level exception for further moves. Detroit gains financial flexibility and an additional draft asset for their rebuild. Both teams aim to address key roster needs and improve their prospects for the upcoming NBA season.