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Dennis Schroder revealed that he never received an $84 million contract extension from the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021.

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Dennis Schroder took part in his first practice with the Los Angeles Lakers and claimed that he never received an $84 million contract extension offer.

"I mean, end of the day, there never was a contract," Schroder told ESPN's Dave McMenamin. "There never was a contract, never rejected anything. That's not true."

However, McMenamin reports that in February 2021, the Lakers approached Schroder's representatives but were given the answer that they would rather wait until the offseason when the German star becomes a free agent.

The Lakers finished the second part of the season with a 20-23 record, while Schroder averaged 14.3 points on 40% shooting and 2.8 assists.

During the summer, the Lakers didn't show interest in offering anything close to $84 million, and Schroder ended up signing a 1-year $5.9 million deal with the Boston Celtics.

"The whole situation with the Lakers, that was a little weird," Schroder admitted. "That's the reason why I said, 'I'll even play for free here,' just to make it right, just to put everybody in the right direction.

"Of course, it would be great to sign a big deal and a longer-term deal, and that's my goal still. But the end of the day, we are here now, and I'm going to do everything I can right now just to help my teammates win ballgames," he added.

However, the 29-year-old remains positive, saying he has unfinished business in Los Angeles.

"I'm going to make sure everything I can do, I'll bring to the team to win ballgames. I mean, Coach Darvin knows [me]. He's known me for 10 years now. He knows what I bring. And whatever it is, I'm going to do whatever to get a W and to finish the unfinished business," Schroder concluded.

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