DeMar DeRozan (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The likelihood of DeMar DeRozan joining the LA Lakers or Miami Heat has decreased. According to the most recent sources, the Chicago Bulls guard is not interested in signing a $13 million MLE. NBA expert Chris Haynes stated that both clubs would need to be resourceful with their salary space if they wanted to sign the six-time NBA All-Star, following reports that the Heat was among the teams interested in his talents.
DeRozan’s name has been associated with the Lakers after their elimination from the Klay Thompson tournament. The 34-year-old signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks, which included a player option.
DeMar DeRozan has zero interest in taking the MLE for $13M, per @ChrisBHaynes
Teams like the Lakers and Heat would have to get creative to create cap space or work out a sign-and-trade.
(Via
@BleacherReport ) pic.twitter.com/qvwsVxEnwq— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 2, 2024
This meant LA had to turn their attention to the following well-known free agent quickly. However, a contract with DeMar DeRozan is still in the works. The Bulls were purportedly amenable to a sign-and-trade agreement with the Lakers in recent reports.
At this point in his career, the player is more of a forward than a guard. Thus, he will try to sign and trade to increase his chances of signing a longer deal for the upcoming campaign.
Lakers’ Genuine Interest in DeMar DeRozan Revealed by Bulls Insider
K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports said the Bulls are prepared to carry out a sign-and-deal with LA. He continued by saying that the Lakers truly are interested in DeMar DeRozan.
“The Lakers’ interest is genuine, and the Bulls are open to sign-and-trade possibilities, sources confirmed. But any sign-and-trade would have to be for at least three years and at less annual salary than what DeRozan wants.”
The Bulls were where DeRozan played for the last three seasons. His season, which saw him average 24.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 79 games, is over. His efforts, meanwhile, did not result in Chicago qualifying for the playoffs. Recall that DeRozan and the Bulls last made it to the postseason in the 2021–2022 campaign.
DeMar DeRozan is currently the most excellent free agent on the market, and his ties to Los Angeles help him. Along with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, he undoubtedly gives the Lakers offense more bite despite the legitimate worries about where he fits into the team. He is a qualified bucket with a track record of clutch performance, making him a valuable asset to the side.
News
John Stockton Says One Of Jordan, LeBron, And Bryant Is Not Even A Top 5 Player Of All Time
John Stockton recently appeared on The Huddle, where the age-old question of who is the greatest ever came up once again. Stockton was asked if Michael Jordan, LeBron James, or Kobe Bryant is the GOAT, and not only did he refuse to pick…
Wolves guard says Lakers drafting Bronny puts LeBron ahead of Jordan in G.O.A.T. debate
The discussions of who the greatest player of all time (G.O.A.T.) is have always been subjective, and many folks have Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Michael Jordan battling for the top spot. According to Monte Morris, James has overtaken Jordan…
Did Expansion Create A Watered-Down NBA During Michael Jordan Era?
Before he became coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick was an effective podcaster. He had a knack for tackling topics that raised questions. More importantly, they received attention. One of them occurred a few months ago when he…
Shaquille O’Neal Gets Real On Michael Jordan’s Inflated Stats
Shaquille O’Neal addresses the controversy over Michael Jordan’s inflated stats. Shaquille O’Neal recently shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding Michael Jordan’s statistics, particularly the claims that Jordan’s stats were inflated by home statisticians. Shaq acknowledged that home statisticians might…
There Was Only One NBA Great Who Beat Larry Bird, Magic Johnson And Michael Jordan
Former Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas often gets lost in the mix when it comes to talking all-time greats. Thomas has all the credentials. He’s won titles. He’s in the Hall of Fame. He’s one of the 50 greatest players…
Doncic is already on Michael Jordan’s heels and the legend admires him: He’s phenomenal
The Slovenian credits the second-best points average in NBA Playoffs history (31.1), behind only ‘Air’ (33.4), who signed him to his sports brand in 2019 Luka Doncic may be, with the exception of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the most decisive player of the…
End of content
No more pages to load