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NBA player Dennis Schroder included in reported major deal after wild ‘modern slavery’ claim

NBA guard Dennis Schroder was included in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday night that saw Jimmy Butler go from the Miami Heat to the Golden State Warriors, according to multiple reports.

Schroder will reportedly be moved to the Utah Jazz as part of a multi-team trade that also included the Detroit Pistons. The guard’s inclusion of the deal came after he compared the trade deadline to “modern slavery.”

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Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder, #71, brings the ball up the court against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

He made the eyebrow-raising remarks in an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, lamenting the lack of the control a player has on where they’re going in such deals.

“It’s like modern slavery,” he told the network. “It’s modern slavery at the end of the day. Everybody can decide where you’re going, even if you have a contract. Yeah, of course, we make a lot of money and we can feed our families, but at the end of the day if they say, ‘You’re not coming to work tomorrow, you’re going over there,’ they can decide that. They got to change that a little bit.

“But still grateful that we’re here and that we can live this every single day. I think everybody who’s in here is blessed. But if you really think about it, it is kind of crazy that the organization can tell you, ‘We want you to be team-first, but you’re going over there.’ It’s a lot.”

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Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder, #71, shoots against Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh, #28, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Schroder added that control being out of the players’ hands and left to the NBA owners is something the guard wanted the league to eventually figure out. The veteran was already traded earlier in the season from the Brooklyn Nets to the Warriors. The latest reported trade would be the sixth time he’s been traded in his career.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr suggested the trade deadline be moved to the All-Star break as his rotations were thrown off with the trade before their game.

“I think the league should consider making the trade deadline at the All-Star break just so you don’t have to face these games where guys are getting traded half an hour before a game and you’re trying to process the emotions and trying to win a game,” Kerr said. “I don’t know if it’s possible.”

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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The trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 6, 2025
Warriors’ Dennis Schroder claims NBA trade deadline akin to ‘modern slavery’

Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder made a wild claim about the NBA trade deadline on Tuesday following the major movement that took place in the league over the last few days.

The league saw the Los Angeles Lakers acquire Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis. Then, De’Aaron Fox was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team trade that saw the Chicago Bulls deal Zach LaVine to the Kings.

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Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder, #71, looks on between plays against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco on Jan. 23, 2025. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images)

Schroder, who the Warriors acquired earlier in the year from the Brooklyn Nets, said in a recent interview he had no angst about the trade deadline, saying his salary is going to stay the same no matter what happens and that going to a different city or town was a “luxury problem.”

He then lamented the idea to NBC Sports Bay Area that anyone could be traded at any time. He then made the comparison.

“It’s like modern slavery,” he told the network. “It’s modern slavery at the end of the day. Everybody can decide where you’re going, even if you have a contract. Yeah, of course, we make a lot of money and we can feed our families, but at the end of the day if they say, ‘You’re not coming to work tomorrow, you’re going over there,’ they can decide that. They got to change that a little bit.

Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schröder, #71, guards Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George, #3, during the second quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco on Jan. 28, 2025. (D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images)

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“But still grateful that we’re here and that we can live this every single day. I think everybody who’s in here is blessed. But if you really think about it, it is kind of crazy that the organization can tell you, ‘We want you to be team-first, but you’re going over there.’ It’s a lot.”

Schroder added that the control being out of the players’ hands and left to the NBA owners is something the guard wanted the league to eventually figure out.

The Warriors could end up trading Schroder thanks to an exception within the league’s collective bargaining agreement, according to the network.

He said he would want to stay with Golden State but acknowledged the uncertainty.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, #3, dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder, #71, during the fourth quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco on Jan. 25, 2025. (Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)

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The veteran was averaging nearly 20 points per game with the Nets before he was traded. In 24 games with Golden State, he’s averaging 10.6 points and 4.4 assists per game.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 5, 2025
National Freedom Day 2025 Date in the US: Know History and Significance of the Annual US Observance That Celebrates Freedom From Slavery

National Freedom Day is an annual event that is celebrated across the United States of America (USA) on February 1. It marks the signing of the 13th Amendment by President Abraham Lincoln on February 1, 1865, which abolished slavery in the U.S. (though it was officially ratified on December 6, 1865). Hence, this day aims to honour the signing of a joint House and Senate resolution by President Abraham Lincoln. National Freedom Day serves as a reminder to fight against discrimination, oppression, and inequality in all forms. As National Freedom Day in the US 2025 nears, here’s all you need to know about the history and significance of the day.

National Freedom Day in the US 2025 Date

National Freedom Day 2025 in the US falls on February 1.

National Freedom Day History

The day was first proposed by Major Richard Robert Wright Sr., who was born into slavery and freed after the Civil War. He believed that there should be a national observance to celebrate freedom and equality for all Americans. President Harry S. Truman officially proclaimed National Freedom Day in 1948. In the mid-20th century, wright invited national and local leaders to meet in Philadelphia in order to make plans to designate February 1 as an annual memorial to the signing of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by President Abraham Lincoln on this date. The amendment freed all U.S. slaves.

A year after Wright’s death in 1947, both houses of the U.S. Congress passed a bill to make February 1 National Freedom Day. As per historical records, the holiday proclamation was signed into law on June 30, 1948, by President Harry Truman. It was the forerunner to Black History Day. Later, Black History Month was officially recognized in 1976.

National Freedom Day Significance

National Freedom Day is an important event in the US that educates people about the struggles and sacrifices of great leaders. The day reinforces the fundamental American values of liberty, justice, and human dignity for all. It is also a reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made to achieve freedom. The annual event encourages people to reflect on the progress made and the work still needed to achieve equality on all levels.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 31, 2025 06:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

January 31, 2025