It didn’t help his game, unfortunately. Schroder finished a -16 in 28 minutes off the Nets’ bench in a sloppy 101-86 Wolves win. The 30-year-old German scoring 9 points to go with 1 rebound, 2 assists and 2 turnovers. Then, with time running out in the game, controversy struck when Schroder went after the coolest cucumber in the NBA, Mike Conley.

Why? Apparently, he took offense to Conley shooting a 3-pointer while the Timberwolves were running out the clock in the 4th quarter. The shot clock was about to strike zero, but there was still over 20 seconds left on the game clock. Mike was wide open with the ball in his hands, so he shot it… and Schroder was not happy with that decision.

Dennis Schröder was not happy after a Mike Conley late three in the T-Wolves W 😳 pic.twitter.com/dZiIhYdQQk

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 25, 2024

Jaden McDaniels steps in after Dennis Schroder shoves Mike Conley

After Schroder went after Conley, Jaden McDaniels immediately steps in to defend his veteran point guard. I wasn’t really sure I could like this team any more than I already did but Dennis helped prove that wrong today and I’d like to thank him for that. What an exchange.

Unlike Dennis Schröder’s decision with that 4-year/$84 million dollar extension offer from the Lakers, there was simply no way Mike Conley was turning this down.
pic.twitter.com/2exZxRw15R

— Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) February 25, 2024

I mean, I guess Conley could have let the shot clock run out and eaten the turnover… and some might even argue that he should have. But even that is a flimsy argument, at best. I understand that the Timberwolves were up big but, with the shot clock running out, it’s not big enough of a deal to try and start a melee over.

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After the game, Anthony Edwards said that Schroder was extra feisty all night, which makes this final episode less of a surprise. Some have wondered out loud if it is the bad haircut he received recently that has him in a bad mood.

"He was talking crazy all night, honestly."

Anthony Edwards on Dennis Schroder shoving Mike Conley which caused both teams to be separated, a lengthy & leading to 4 technical fouls. https://t.co/DaacRhMKW5

— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) February 25, 2024

Others think it might be jealousy over how much better of a point guard Mike Conley is, even at an advanced age compared to Dennis. In the end, we may never know… but we know he had no chance of getting a reaction out of the Wolves’ point guard, if that’s what he was going for.

New NBA Trade Deadline Targets – Minnesota Timberwolves

Three fresh names, Tre Jones (Spurs), Dennis Schröder (Raptors), and Dennis Smith Jr. (Nets), have surfaced as potential targets linked to the Timberwolves, according to a report that dropped Tuesday via insider Jon Krawczynski (The Athletic).

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Tre Jones – San Antonio Spurs

Tre Jones — younger brother of Tyus Jones, who has been the subject of numerous Wolves trade reports recently (some more true than others) — has showcased talent that plays in the NBA and potential that he could eventually be much more than that.

With three years separating Tre and Tyus (both graduated from Apple Valley HS and attended Duke), Tre still has plenty of time to further develop his skills. This season for the San Antonio Spurs, Tre Jones is playing 26 minutes per game, averaging 9.7 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.2 rebounds.

“Jones’ brother, Tre, could be another possibility with the San Antonio Spurs nowhere close to competing this season.”

Jon Krawczynski – The Athletic

mj-esque move from tre jones pic.twitter.com/fDJurHYZLD

— Bala 💫 (@BalaPattySZN) February 4, 2024

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Dennis Schröder – Toronto Raptors

Dennis Schröder has established a solid reputation in the NBA, having played for several teams including the Hawks, Thunder, Lakers, Celtics, before crossing the northern border to join the Toronto Raptors, where he’s averaging slightly over 30 minutes per game in 2023-24 and contributing 13.6 points, 6.2 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Raptors.

“Toronto’s Dennis Schröder and Kyle Lowry, who was recently traded from Miami to Charlotte, and likely will be moving on via trade or buyout are two other names on the radar. Finch coached Lowry for half of a season in Toronto…”

Jon Krawczynski – The Athletic

Denis Schroder 🔥#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/raNhbGZhU5

— Oklahoma City Brasil 🇧🇷 (@oklahoma_br) May 30, 2020

Dennis Smith Jr. – Brooklyn Nets

Dennis Smith Jr., another point guard with experience across multiple NBA teams, including stints with the Mavericks, Knicks, Trail Blazers, Pistons, Hornets, and Nets. In his rookie season back in 2017, he started every game for the Dallas Mavericks. Since then, he has primarily served as a role player.

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This season with the Brooklyn Nets, he’s averaging 7.3 points, 4 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game in just under 20 minutes per game. No doubt, Smith Jr would be an upgrade over Jordan McLaughin, which is ultimately what president of basketball operations Tim Connelly is searching for.

“Dennis Smith Jr. in Brooklyn is another combo guard that could fit what they need, while the Nets’ Royce O’Neale would give them another wing defender who has experience playing with Rudy Gobert.”

Jon Krawczynski – The Athletic

Dennis Smith Jr is the most underrated defender in the NBA pic.twitter.com/IdzRF8SyoI

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 4, 2024