Summary

Schroder may not hit free agency this offseason, as it would take him getting waived in order for that to happen. Schroder had a surprisingly good season for the Thunder, as he was one of the top Sixth Man of the Year candidates. Despite having Chris Paul on the roster and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as their top young prospect, the Thunder found plenty of minutes for Schroder, as the three point guards would often play together, and even closed a number of games together.

 

Schroder is big enough to guard shooting guards, which allows him to play next to another point guard. While he's not a great spot-up threat, his jumper his respectable enough for him to be guarded, and can make plays off the catch as a secondary playmaker.

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Cap Considerations

Schroder's $15.5 million salary for 2020-2021 has only $12 million guaranteed, so he may be waived by the Thunder in order increase their cap space. If they waive Schroder, they will have no form of his Bird rights, and would have to use cap space to re-sign him, or the Mid-Level Exception (if they operate over the cap).

 

If Schroder demands a starting salary of more than the full $9.3 million Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, only teams with cap space will be able to sign him. If Schroder and an over-the-cap team have mutual interest, the Thunder could work towards a trade rather than waiving Schroder.