Dennis Schroder, a German basketball player, is with the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Sacramento Kings. Before his first five NBA seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, he was with SG Braunschweig and Phantoms Braunschweig in Germany. Schroder, who made his debut for the national team in 2014, was instrumental in Germany winning bronze at the 2022 EuroBasket, their first big medal in 17 years. After leading the national team to their first World Cup triumph in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, he was the MVP of the FIBA World Cup 2023.
Next year, Schroder and judoka Anna-Maria Wagner were the German representatives at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He was among the five members of the FIBA Olympics All-Star team and helped Germany to the fourth position. He took Germany to the EuroBasket 2025 victory.
Dennis Schroder Contract Breakdown
Dennis Schröder agreed to terms with the Sacramento Kings for a 3-year, $44.4 million deal in July 2025 as per Spotrac. This means he will be paid close to $14.8 million a year, with most of the money being guaranteed. As the new starting point guard, he will provide the team with more scoring power and increase their chances of making the playoffs. His salary for the season 2025-26 is roughly $14.1M, and it will go up to $15.5M in 2027-28. After that, he will be able to sign with any team he likes (UFA).
| Year | Age | Cap Hit Annual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 32 | $14,104,000 | 9.12% | $14,104,000 | $14,104,000 | 7.51% | $14,104,000 | $14,104,000 | $14,104,000 |
| 2026-27 | 33 | $14,809,200 | 8.92% | $14,809,200 | $14,809,200 | 7.34% | $14,809,200 | $14,809,200 | $28,913,200 |
| 2027-28 | 34 | $15,514,400 | 8.90% | $15,514,400 | $15,514,400 | 7.33% | $15,514,400 | $4,350,000 | $44,427,600 |
| 2028-29 | 35 | UFA |
How much is Dennis Schroder getting paid?
Dennis Schroder is earning $14,104,000 for the 2025/26 season. (via Spotrac)
How much does Dennis Schroder make in a minute?
Dennis Schröder's salary is approximately $14.1 million in the 2025-26 season, which is the first of his 3-year, $44.4 million contract with the Kings. This equates to around $26,800 per minute ($14.1M/year / ~525 mins/season), but his yearly income is not constant as his salary goes up to ~$14.8M (2026-27) and ~$15.5M (2027-28) while he plays about 29 mins/game.
Dennis Schroder Career Earnings
$117,182,902 is Dennis Schroder's career earnings as of December 2025, as per Spotrac.
How much of Dennis Schroder’s Contract is guaranteed?
Dennis Schroder's current 3-year, $44.4 million contract with the Sacramento Kings (signed in July 2025) is fully guaranteed for the first two years and partially guaranteed for the third year.
Dennis Schroder Contract History
Below are all the contracts Schroder has signed in his NBA career:
Jul 07, 2025
Traded to the Sacramento Kings from the Detroit Pistons with 2029 2nd round pick for 2026 2nd round pick [protected].Jul 07, 2025
Signed a 3-year $44.43 million contract with the Detroit Pistons as part of a Sign-and-Trade with the Sacramento Kings.Feb 06, 2025
Traded to the Detroit Pistons from Golden State (GSW) as part of a 5-team trade: The Detroit Pistons traded Kenyon Martin Jr. and 2028 2nd round pick to the Utah Jazz; Golden State Warriors traded Lindy Waters III and 2031 2nd round pick to the Detroit Pistons; Golden State Warrios traded Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and 2025 1st round pick to the Miami Heat; The Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors; The Miami Heat traded 2026 2nd round pick and cash to the Toronto Raptors; The Miami Heat traded Josh Richardson, 2031 2nd round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz; The Toronto Raptors traded Davion Mitchell to the Miami Heat; The Utah Jazz traded P.J. Tucker to the Toronto Raptors.Dec 15, 2024
Traded to the Golden State Warriors from the Brooklyn Nets with 2025 2nd round pick [MIA pick, top-37 protected] for De'Anthony Melton, Reece Beekman, 2026 2nd round pick [ATL pick], 2028 2nd round pick [ATL pick], and 2029 2nd round pick [GSW pick]Feb 08, 2024
Traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Toronto Raptors with Thaddeus Young for Spencer Dinwiddie.July 12, 2023
Schroder signed a two-year, $25.4 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.
September 16, 2022
Schroder signed a one-year $2.64 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
August 14, 2021
Schroder signed a one-year, $5.89 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
October 26, 2016
Schroder signed a four-yea,r $70 million rookie contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks.
July 11, 2013
Schroder signed a two-y,ear $3.04 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
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FAQ's on Dennis Schroder
A. Dennis Schroder is 6 feet 1 inches tall.
A. Schroder’s wingspan measures 6 feet 7.75 inches in length.
A. Schroder weighs 172 lbs (78 kg).
A. Schroder wears the No.17 jersey for the Sacramento Kings.
A. Schroder reportedly wears US size 12 shoes.
