The Celtics are still looking for some point guard help, either in a starting role or as a complementary piece to join Marcus Smart and Payton Pritchard.
One option they've been linked to since last week is Dennis Schroder, the 27-year-old veteran who spent last season as the starting point guard for the Lakers.
So far, no deal has been struck, but the Celtics have reportedly put an offer on the table. ESPN's Jordan Schultz reported Tuesday morning that the Celtics have offered Schroder a one-year deal worth $5.9 million (the taxpayer mid-level exception).
Schultz adds that the current hold-up is that Schroder is seeking the full $9.5 million MLE and also wants a second-year player option, but that the Celtics don't want to give the full MLE because it would hard-cap them.
Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald sheds further light on Schroder's current mindset, citing a source who says Schroder "needs time" and is "in a state of shock" over how dramatically his market has dried up after a poor postseason.
Schroder reportedly turned down a four-year, $84 million extension from the Lakers in March, although it may not have been fully guaranteed. After the season, the Lakers decided to shift their attention towards upgrading at point guard and wound up trading for Russell Westbrook.
With many teams already addressing their point guard needs this offseason, Schroder may need to settle for a one-year prove-it deal before hitting free agency again next summer. While the Celtics aren't in a position to offer him as much money as he'd like, they can at least offer him playing time and maybe even a starting role on a playoff team.