The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly want to keep just-acquired Dennis Schroder for more than this season.
The 27-year-old point guard, whom the Lakers got from the Oklahoma City Thunder in November in exchange for Danny Green and Jaden McDaniels, is beginning the final season of a four-year, $62 million contract.
ESPN reported Friday that the Lakers are in contract-extension talks with Schroder, with more negotiations expected by mid-February. That comes after he already rejected an offer to add two seasons for a total of $33.4 million. He is making $15.5 million this season.
Schroder has career averages of 14.1 points and 4.6 assists per game in seven previous seasons, the la…
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