Cleveland Cavaliers consider trading Dennis Schroder amid LeBron James pursuit

The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively pursuing LeBron James and, to create salary‑cap flexibility, are looking at moving guard Dennis Schroder. Multiple NBA sources say Schroder, the 32‑year‑old German veteran, could be packaged in a trade as the Cavs evaluate options for LeBron.

The Charlotte Hornets have been reported to show concrete interest in Schroder, a move linked to General Manager Jeff Peterson, who previously helped bring Schroder to the Atlanta Hawks in 2013. Reports also note that the Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks are monitoring the situation.

Separate rumors suggest the Cavs might be considering larger deals that could involve other high‑profile players such as James Harden, Jalen Green, Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving, but those talks remain speculative.