Struggling Dennis Schroder Becomes Headache for Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings are facing serious challenges this season, with veteran point guard Dennis Schroder at the center of their struggles. After signing him to a three-year, $44.4 million contract, the Kings hoped to bolster their roster, but so far, it has not paid off.

Through ten games, the Kings have managed to win only three, despite having a roster filled with veterans. Sacramento acquired Schroder through a sign-and-trade deal, aiming for him to take on the starting point guard responsibilities. However, his performance has not met expectations.

In his first ten games with the Kings, Schroder is averaging 12.7 points, 6.5 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in approximately 31.5 minutes of play. While those numbers appear acceptable at first glance, a closer look reveals troubling efficiency. Schroder is shooting only 39.2 percent from the field and a mere 28.2 percent from three-point range.

Furthermore, his presence on the court has not helped the Kings; the team has been outscored by 100 points with him playing this season. Advanced metrics show just how poor his performance has been: he holds a negative value over replacement player (VORP) and ranks 180th of 194 qualified players in win shares per 48 minutes.

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers, who have witnessed Schroder’s ups and downs during his stint in Los Angeles, are watching with amusement as the Kings grapple with the consequences of adding him to their lineup. The Kings are led by players like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan, but their roster’s mix of score-first players and lack of defensive coordination is proving detrimental.

Lakers supporters find themselves shaking their heads at the Kings’ ambition to contend for a playoff spot with Schroder on board. With the current trajectory, it seems unwise for Sacramento to maintain their course without reevaluating their roster before the trade deadline.

As the situation continues to unfold, both Lakers fans and Kings supporters are left to wonder just how far this season will go for Sacramento.