Tyrese Maxey played a crucial role for the Philadelphia 76ers last season, averaging 38 minutes per game.
The team leaned on him heavily, and his minutes were not stationary, with NBA tracking data showing he ran around three miles per game.
What happened?
The 76ers may acquire Dennis Schroder to reduce Maxey's workload, with Schroder averaging 10.8 points and 4.9 assists last season.
Schroder's production has settled into a more modest role, but he can still run an offense and create enough to keep a second unit functional.
Why it matters for Tyrese Maxey
Maxey's workload went beyond the box score, with his game built on speed, pressure, and constant movement.
He played around 39 minutes per game in the postseason, and reducing his minutes could help him stay healthy and sharp.
What comes next?
The potential acquisition of Schroder would give the 76ers a more responsible structure to build off of, with Schroder able to initiate sets and attack the rim.
And if Schroder can steal six to eight minutes a night from Maxey's workload, those minutes could add up over months.
The clearest benefit would come during the regular season, with Maxey still playing heavy playoff minutes.
But the 76ers cannot treat every January game like a postseason elimination spot, and Schroder's experience would be a major boost.
As Wes Dixon, a contributing writer to 76ersRoundtable, noted, Schroder would not be a long-term answer or a headline move, but he would solve a serious problem.
So the 76ers should at least be interested in acquiring Schroder, who would provide much-needed support for Maxey.
The Philadelphia 76ers do not need to reduce Tyrese Maxey's importance, but they need to reduce how often they ask him to carry everything.
That is why the idea of acquiring Dennis Schroder makes sense, with Schroder's modest production still enough to make an impact.