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Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Dennis Schroder has been traded — again.ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that Schroder has been traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann.The Hornets will also receive cash in the deal.The trade sets up Schroder to play for his 12th NBA team, one shy of tying the record held by Ish Smith, who played for 13 teams during his NBA career.MORE:3-Time All-Star Makes $13.2 Million Decision After Being Linked to CelticsSchroder, 32, started his career with the Atlanta Hawks. He has since bounced around the league, a journey that includes stops with the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics.Schroder appeared in 49 games (25 starts) with the Celtics in the 2021-22 season after signing a one-year, $5.9 million contract. He averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 29.2 minutes per game.The Celtics traded Schroder along with Bruno Fernando and Enes Freedom at that season’s trade deadline in a deal for Houston Rockets center Daniel Theis. The trade was part of a series of moves that helped the Celtics get under the luxury tax threshold.Schroder could now play an important role on a Hornets team looking to build on a breakout season.More CelticsLatest Celtics newsTD Garden fan guide: What to know before you goComplete history of Celtics championships