# Dennis Schröder joining Charlotte Hornets

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dennis-schrder-joining-charlotte-hornets
> Updated: 2026-10-20T06:55:05.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

German basketball player Dennis Schröder has joined the Charlotte Hornets for his 13th NBA season, following a transfer from the Cleveland Cavaliers. This move marks his 12th professional club, placing him near the league record for most franchises played for.

Schröder is expected to provide veteran leadership and may play a significant role off the bench under head coach Charles Lee. Beyond his individual role, Schröder intends to serve as a mentor to two 20-year-old German rookies on the roster, Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson, to assist with their transition into the league.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Dennis Schröder joins Charlotte Hornets as mentor to German rookies

German basketball veteran Dennis Schröder joins the Charlotte Hornets as his twelfth NBA team, where he will act as a mentor to German rookies Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dennis-schrder-joins-charlotte-hornets-as-mentor-to-german-rookies

### 2026-10-14: Dennis Schröder joins Charlotte Hornets for 13th NBA season

German guard Dennis Schröder joins the Charlotte Hornets for his 13th NBA season, marking his 12th professional club and positioning him near an NBA record for most franchises played for.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dennis-schrder-joins-charlotte-hornets-for-13th-nba-season

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