In a controversial interview last month, Dennis Schroder put his future with the Atlanta Hawks in serious doubt as he stated that he may look to depart if the team's ambition didn't match his.The German wasn't happy that the Hawks decided to tank the season and made it clear that he's not prepared to be part of a rebuilding team and wants to win.It appears his words have been heard loud and clear in Atlanta and his days with the franchise may be numbered.According to Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated, the Hawks have made Schroder available for a trade this summer.In his report, Woo said: "The situation is complicated by Dennis Schröder, who the team has made available in trade talks, according to league sources. He has been difficult for the Hawks to deal due to concerns about his attitude and the $46 million remaining on his contract through 2021."

Exploring alternatives

Atlanta has the number three pick in the draft and has interest in guards Luka Doncic and Trae Young, two players who they may struggle to play alongside their current point guard.

With their interest in the talented young players in the draft, coupled with Schroder's interest in being shipped, it makes sense for the organisation to explore a potential move.

The 24-year-old even mentioned two teams he can see himself playing for if he leaves ATL.

"Of course I have my thoughts and friends with other teams. For example, Indiana wouldn't be too bad, Milwaukee wouldn't be too bad," he said, per FIBA reporter David Hein.

“Those are the two teams where you can say the organization is going in the right direction."

Even though he has a preference of where to go, the Hawks still have all the leverage as he's contracted for another three years and they'll only agree to a trade that suits them.

Despite the team finishing with the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 24-58, Schroder posted a career-high 19.4 points per game, along with 6.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals.

But his shooting numbers dropped last season as he hit just 43.6 percent from the field and a lowly 29 percent from three-point range.

It'll be difficult to see which team will be interested in his services, particularly as shooting is so important in this current NBA era.

The only thing that is certain is that the team and the player are willing to part ways so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out, especially after Atlanta make their draft selection.

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