Nets' Dennis Schroder: Team-high six assists in loss
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Schroder contributed 13 points (4-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists and four rebounds across 31 minutes in Germany's 93-83 loss to Serbia in the bronze medal game of the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Schroder tied Germany's team high in assists during its loss to Nikola Jokic and Serbia. The veteran point guard was one of Germany's top options in the Paris Olympics alongside Franz Wagner, and Schroder served as the team's primary facilitator. The 30-year-old ended the Olympics with averages of 17.2 points, 7.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 31.3 minutes per game over six contests.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Strong performance in close loss
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Schroder accumulated 18 points (6-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal in 33 minutes during Thursday's 73-69 semifinal loss to France.
Schroder's efficiency wasn't stellar, but he controlled Germany's offense effectively and was a constant bail-out scoring option. His 18 points led the team, with the next-best mark being Franz Wagner's 10 points. With the loss, Germany will play for the bronze medal.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Goes for 26 points Friday
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Schroder delivered 26 points (10-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and a steal in Friday's 85-71 win over France.
Schroder co-led the Germans in scoring in the win, as Franz Wagner also delivered 26 points, and he also made his presence felt as a playmaker thanks to his game-high nine assists. Schroder has been nothing short of sensational in the current Olympics and should be one of Germany's go-to players in the knockout stages.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Game-high 20 points in Olympic win
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Schroder tallied 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, four steals and three rebounds across 32 minutes in Germany's 86-73 win over Brazil in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Schroder had an efficient outing while scoring a game-high 20 points Tuesday. After shooting only 1-for-6 from three-point range Saturday versus Japan, the 30-year-old bounced back and had an efficient game from beyond the arc. Through two group-phase games, Schroder has accumulated 33 points and 18 assists. The veteran point guard will be expected to lead the squad alongside Franz Wagner in the group phase and beyond.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Double-double in blowout win
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Schroder put up 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt),12 assists and two rebounds across 28 minutes in Germany's 97-77 win over Japan in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Schroder led Germany with 12 assists, acting as the team's top facilitator in the victory. The 30-year-old is playing in his first Olympic Games, coming just one year after he led Germany to victory in the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time. Schroder and Franz Wagner will look to lead Germany to Olympic success this year, but they still have to face France and Brazil in the group phase.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Game-high 10 assists in loss
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Schroder put up 13 points (3-15 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds and one block across 17 minutes in Germany's 92-88 exhibition game loss to the United States on Monday.
Schroder produced a rough showing from the field in Monday's loss to Team USA. However, the 30-year-old did tally a game-high 10 assists as Germany kept the exhibition match close. Schroder and Franz Wagner will aim to lead the squad to Olympic success in Paris, and Germany's ability to hang with Team USA bodes well for their Olympic hopes, especially after winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in 2023.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Ties game-high 17 points in win
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Schroder (Achilles) posted 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four assists, one rebound and one steal across 27 minutes in Germany's 70-65 win over France on Monday.
Schroder missed the final two games of the Nets' season due to an Achilles injury. In 2023-24, he averaged 14.6 points, 6.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per game. However, the 30-year-old's injury seems to no longer be a concern as Germany prepares for the Olympic Games in Paris. Through two preparation games, the veteran point guard is averaging 20.0 points, 5.0 assists and 1.0 rebounds across 27.5 minutes. Schroder and Germany will officially begin the games by facing off against Japan on July 27.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Will miss final two games
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Nets interim head coach Kevin Ollie said that Schroder (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks and Sunday's game in Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Schroder missed only one game this season to this point, which came after he was traded from Toronto to Brooklyn at the deadline. With the Nets, the veteran guard averaged 14.6 points, 6.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per game. Schroder has one year remaining on his current deal, which he signed with the Raptors ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Downgraded to out
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Schroder (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Schroder will miss his first game since Feb. 8, marking only his second absence of the season. It's unclear if the veteran will play in Brooklyn's regular-season finale against the 76ers on Sunday.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Dealing with Achilles soreness
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Schroder is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks due to right Achilles soreness, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Schroder is a late addition to the injury report. He's appeared in 29 straight games, averaging 14.6 points, 6.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 32.0 minutes per game. If Schroder is sidelined, Jacob Gilyard, Jalen Wilson and Lonnie Walker would all be candidates for increased roles.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: All-around performance in win
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Schroder closed with 21 points (7-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 win over the Raptors.
Schroder recorded a team-high nine assists with just one turnover during Wednesday's win over Toronto. The 29-year-old guard was one shy of logging his ninth double-double of the season. However, Schroder has struggled with his efficiency as of late, shooting just 40.7 percent from the field over his last 10 outings.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Good to go
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Schroder (Achilles) is available for Sunday's matchup with the Kings.
Right Achilles tendinitis led to Schroder drawing a questionable tag heading into Sunday's game, but he is apparently feeling good enough to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for the veteran to take on his usual responsibilities at point guard for Brooklyn.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Questionable to play Sunday
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Schroder is questionable for Sunday's game against Sacramento due to right Achilles tendinitis.
Schroder's status is a swing factor for a Brooklyn rotation that is lacking Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) and Cameron Johnson (toe) on Sunday, although Dennis Smith (hip) is probable to take the court after a three-game absence. Schroder is averaging 14.3 points and 6.0 assists in 30.0 minutes across his last four contests, but he's coming off of a 24-point outing during Saturday's win over to Detroit.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Strong numbers in win Saturday
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Schroder registered 24 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Pistons.
Schroder was impressive both as a scorer and playmaker, though his efficiency from the field certainly stood out -- he missed just two shots even though he entered this game shooting 43.6 percent. Schroder is ending the campaign on a strong note, putting up 19 or more points in four of his last seven appearances.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Dishes out 11 dimes in victory
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Schroder produced 12 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and 11 assists over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 win over the Pacers.
Schroder recorded a team-high 11 assists while committing only two turnovers during Wednesday's win. The 29-year-old guard has now recorded eight double-doubles this season, and his season average of 6.1 assists is his most since 2017-18.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Drills seven triples Friday
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Schroder closed with 27 points (10-21 FG, 7-11 3Pt), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Friday's 125-108 victory over the Bulls.
Schroder caught fire from the perimeter, connecting on a season-high seven three-pointers en route to 27 points. He has now scored at least 19 points in three straight games, continuing to play a sizeable role in Brooklyn. He has been a borderline top-130 player over the past month, making him worthy of a roster spot, especially for anyone in need of points and assists.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Sparks offense in overtime win
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Schroder posted 21 points (8-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block over 43 minutes in Wednesday's 122-119 overtime win over Washington.
Schroder boosted Brooklyn offensively in Wednesday's victory, connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes while leading all Nets in assists and ending as one of two players with 20 or more points. Schroder has posted at least 20 points and eight assists in six games this season, and Wednesday he notched his first game with 20 or more points since a 31-point outing March 10.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Solid output vs. former team
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Schroder registered 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and seven assists across 37 minutes during Monday's 96-88 victory over the Raptors.
Schroder was impressive against his former team, but perhaps the most important aspect of his performance Monday was that he managed to bounce back from a couple of underwhelming efforts. He was coming off two straight games with single-digit scoring performances. Despite the ups and downs, Schroder has done a decent job as a starter in Brooklyn, averaging 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 steals per game since the beginning of March.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Set to play Saturday
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Schroder is available for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.
Schroder has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after being a late addition to the injury report with right forearm soreness. Schroder is averaging 15.5 points, 6.9 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 35.2 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Nets' Dennis Schroder: Late addition to injury report
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Schroder is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Knicks due to right forearm soreness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Despite being a late addition to the injury report Saturday, Schroder is still expected to play. The 29-year-old guard has started in all of Brooklyn's last 14 outings.
