NBA trade rumors: C’s holding out for better Dennis Schroder deal? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
If you’ve followed the reporting, Dennis Schroder appears to be the Boston Celtics’ most likely trade candidate ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.
But Brad Stevens and Co. may be not be married to moving Schroder no matter what.
The Celtics have taken a “stronger stance” in seeking return packages for Schroder, Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com reported Tuesday night, quoting a league executive who notes Boston has been driving a harder bargain for the 28-year-old guard.
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“He’s been playing well, and he’s been a good part of what they’re doing lately,” the league exec told Bulpett. “I still think they might prefer to move him, but now they’re looking for an asset in return. They don’t feel like they HAVE to trade him now, and they’d like to turn him into an asset for next year.”
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