Warriors Trade for Dennis Schröder to Relieve Stephen Curry: 'What Helps Me, Helps Us'

The Warriors acquire Dennis Schröder to ease Stephen Curry's workload. Schröder adds playmaking and defense: "What helps me, helps us," says Curry.

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SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors officially acquired veteran guard Dennis Schröder from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday before their 143-133 loss against the Dallas Mavericks, sending injured guard De’Anthony Melton in return. Schröder, a dynamic playmaker and defensive presence, will take his physical Monday, practice Tuesday, and debut Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

For a Warriors team struggling to generate consistent offense and overly reliant on Stephen Curry, the addition of Schröder represents a much-needed shift. Head coach Steve Kerr expressed excitement about Schröder’s arrival, referencing his prior experiences coaching against him in FIBA settings, including the World Cup in 2023 and at the London USA Basketball Showcase before the Paris Olympics.

“I’m thrilled. I mean, I told Dennis today he’s kicked my ass on three different continents. So if you can't beat him, join him,” Kerr said. “The ‘22 playoffs I thought he was brilliant against us with the Lakers. Watching him in FIBA the last two summers, the Philippines and then we played them in London in an exhibition game. He’s a gamer, he’s a competitor, pick-and-roll player, two-way player.”

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