Dennis Schröder Criticizes NBA Trade System as 'Modern Slavery' After Rapid Transfers

The German basketball star was traded twice in 24 hours, highlighting the lack of player autonomy in the NBA's trading system.

Dennis Schröder, NBA player and German national team captain, referred to the league's trade system as 'modern slavery' due to its disregard for player consent in trades.
Schröder was traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Utah Jazz and then to the Detroit Pistons within just 24 hours as part of a larger deal involving Jimmy Butler.
The NBA's trading system allows teams to move players without their approval, even when under contract, a practice Schröder criticized for undermining player autonomy.
Schröder's comments follow a series of high-profile trades, including Luka Dončić's move from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, which shocked fans and players alike.
The controversy has sparked broader discussions about the balance of power between NBA players and team management, especially given the league's history of predominantly Black players and White team owners.