Dennis Schroder candidly addresses trade deadline rumors

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Dennis Schroder isn't sweating the trade talk that surrounds him heading into Thursday's deadline.

If the Boston Celtics swing a deal this week, Schroder is considered one of the most likely candidates to be moved. The German guard addressed the trade rumors following Sunday's 116-83 win over the Orlando Magic.

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"I've been hearing this for eight years now, or nine years," Schroder said. "Whatever happens, happens. ... It is what it is. It's a business.

"But I like the guys, the organization, I love them. So, at the end of the day, when I go somewhere else, that's how the business goes. But I love the guys here and if I'm staying here, of course that would be better."

The Cleveland Cavaliers had been rumored to be in the Schroder sweepstakes, but they're likely out of the mix after acquiring Caris LeVert from the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

With the Cavs out of the equation, two other Eastern Conference teams have emerged as suitors for Schroder. The Action Network's Matt Moore reports the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls have offers on the table for the nine-year veteran.

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Schroder signed a one-year, $5.89 million contract with the C's last summer. The 28-year-old is averaging 14.3 points and 4.4 assists through 47 games played. He shined Sunday vs. the Magic with 22 points in 20 minutes off the bench.

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