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Dennis Schroder plans to play two more years to benefit from salary spike

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:49 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Dennis Schroder plans to play two more years to benefit from salary spike

Summary

Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder aims to play in the NBA for another two to four years. During a podcast, Schroder expressed his desire to be active until 2028, anticipating a significant salary cap increase. The projected NBA salary cap is expected to rise by 10% ahead of the 2028-2029 season, potentially benefiting veteran players financially. Schroder noted that the lure of increased salaries is compelling but also emphasized his passion for the game. He is currently in the midst of a three-year contract worth $44.4 million with the Charlotte Hornets after a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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•Schroder targets playing until the NBA salary spike in 2028.
•The salary cap is projected to hit $182.7 million by 2028.
•He is amid a three-year, $44.4 million contract with the Hornets.
•Schroder has played for 12 different NBA teams, nearing a record.
•He noted that increased salaries could shape players' decisions on contracts.

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9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Lakers Guard Wants To Play For 2 More Years To Cash In On Salary Spike

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A former Los Angeles Lakers point guard is gunning to play for two more years in the NBA to reach the projected salary spike in 2028. According to Dennis Schroder, who was once a starting point guard for the Lakers and a slew of other teams, he is targeting playing in the NBA for the […] The post Ex-Lakers Guard Wants To Play For 2 More Years To Cash In On Salary Spike appeared first on HEAVY.
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