Celtics sneak in last-minute Dennis Schröder trade before NBA deadline

Author Alex Barth

February 10th, 2022 3:43 PM

It’s been a busy day for the Celtics and Brad Stevens. The team has now made three moves ahead of the 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline.

Their latest deal involves point guard Dennis Schröder, who was expected to be moved before the deadline. According to multiple reports, the Celtics are trading Schröder to the Houston Rockets, along with forwards Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando, in exchange for center Daniel Theis.

This will be Theis’ second stint in Boston. He was first signed by the team as an international free agent in 2017, and stayed with Boston until being dealt to Chicago at last year’s trade deadline on an expiring contract. In free agency he signed with the Rockets, where he played in 26 games averaging 8.4 points and 5.0 rebounds in 22.5 minutes.

Theis’ deal runs through the end of the 2023-2024 season, with the cap hit rising from $8.2 million this year to $9.1 in the final year. There’s a team option for 2024-2025 that would carry a $9.5 million cap hit.

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  Schröder was signed by the Celtics as a free agent this offseason on a one-year, $5.9 million deal. Mainly leading the C's second unit, he averaged 14.4 points per game with 4.2 assists in 29.2 minutes per night.
  
  Freedom was signed to the veteran minimum back in August, setting up what was his second stint with the team. He played sparingly this season, averaging 11.7 minutes per game in 35 games.
  
  Fernando was acquired as part of a three-team offseason deal, and appeared in just 20 games averaging over three minutes per appearance. He's in the last year of a three-year contract with a $1.7 million cap hit.
  
  As mentioned above, this is the Celtics' third trade of the day. They also acquired guard Derrick White from the San Antonio Spurs, and traded PJ Dozier and Bol Bol to Orlando. Following those moves, the Celtics find themselves with five open roster spots, and are expected to be active in the buyout market in the coming days.

• Houston Rockets v Dallas Mavericks

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  DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 26: Daniel Theis #27 of the Houston Rockets rebounds in front of Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 26, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

• NBA: Boston Celtics at Orlando Magic

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  Feb 6, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Dennis Schroder (71) makes a three pointer against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

• NBA: Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers

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  Dec 4, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Boston Celtics center Enes Freedom (13) during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. The Celtics won 145-117. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
• Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Bruno Fernando #28 of the Boston Celtics is defended by Jevon Carter #0 of the Brooklyn Nets in the second half at Barclays Center on February 08, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

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Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at abarth@985TheSportsHub.com.

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