Veteran small forward DeMar DeRozan has aired his desire to remain with the Chicago Bulls as he enters the twilight of his career. He emphasized his desire to win following the Bulls’ disappointing 112-91 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

“My stance on wanting to be here is still the same, but I just want to win,” DeRozan explained. The 34-year-old player proved to be a pivotal player for the Bulls during their final play-in tournament game, scoring 22 points in 41 minutes. The rest of the Bulls’ starters posted a combined 45 points.

DeRozan has enjoyed three promising seasons in Chicago, averaging 25.5 points on 49.6% shooting and contributing 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-Star team in 2022 and 2023. Set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer, Bulls vice president Arturas Karnisovas has expressed a desire for DeRozan to remain with the Bulls due to his ability to mentor young upcoming players.

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San Antonio Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan is the latest big name that is being connected with reigning NBA champs Los Angeles Lakers. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Lakers are interested in trading for DeRozan and would be willing to offer Kyle Kuzma and Danny Green in exchange.  

It is unclear whether the Spurs would be interested in making such a trade as it would immediately make them weaker in an already packed Western Conference. Kuzma and Green are fine players, but they don’t offer the same impact on the game as DeRozan.

On the other hand, DeRozan will be out of contract after this season, so it might be the last chance for the Spurs to get something valuable in return for him. They also might be tempted by the prospect of having Kuzma, who showed flashes of big talent in the past and might blossom with a change of scenery.

From the Lakers’ standpoint, getting DeRozan is a no-doubter. He is a four-time All-Star and a player who can take over the game with his scoring any given night. The 31-year-old player is coming from one of his most productive seasons, having averaged 22 points, five rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.

However, the Lakers should be concerned about DeMar DeRozan’s fit with their current roster. One of the Lakers’ biggest weaknesses is the three-point shooting, and DeRozan is famous for avoiding shooting three-pointers. Also, the Lakers are building a brand as a defensive juggernaut, and DeRozan is almost equally famous for not playing defense.

It now remains to be seen whether the good outweighs the bad for the Lakers and how committed they are to staking their future for another title run.  

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DeMar DeRozan’s time with San Antonio Spurs might be coming to an end. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Conner, Spurs are considering trading DeRozan if he doesn’t sign an extension before the trade deadline with Orlando Magic emerging as a possible partner.

DeRozan can become a free agent next summer if he declines a $27.7 million player option, which he is expected to do if he doesn’t sign a long term deal with San Antonio. This isn’t a likely option at the moment, as The Athletic’s Sam Amick recently reported that the two sides were far away in terms during the negotiations in the offseason.

Spurs will not risk losing DeRozan on the free market, so they will make him available before the All-Star weekend. If that happens, Magic will make an offer according to multiple sources close to the organization. Orlando is reportedly looking to get more scoring and see the 30-year-old as a viable option.

DeRozan hasn’t opened the season in great fashion, as he is averaging 19.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. This is a notable drop from the previous season when he had 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.

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Toronto Raptors decided to part ways with their franchise star DeMar DeRozan recently, sending him to San Antonio Spurs as part of the trade for Kawhi Leonard. DeRozan, who apparently thought he will retire as a Raptor, was shocked by this decision primarily because he was promised just a few weeks ago that he won’t be traded. Or maybe not?

According to Raptors president Masai Ujiri, DeRozan thinking he is off-limits in trade talks was a result of miscommunication.

“I had a conversation with DeMar at summer league, and I really want to leave it at that,” – said Ujiri on Friday. “We spoke … I think maybe my mistake was talking about what we expected going forward from him. So, not necessarily talking about a trade but what I expect from him going forward, and I think that’s where the gap was.”

“In my job, I always have to assume we’re going forward with the team that I have. If there was a miscommunication there, I do apologize to DeMar and his family and his representation. It’s not what I meant.” – he added.

No one around the league expected the Raptors to trade DeMar DeRozan, especially since he was considered the cornerstone of the franchise. He was also one of the rare All-Stars that loved playing in Canada and didn’t leave at the first chance they got. Unlike DeRozan, former Raptors star players like Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Chris Bosh all choose to leave Toronto at their prime.

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Veteran small forward DeMar DeRozan has aired his desire to remain with the Chicago Bulls as he enters the twilight of his career. He emphasized his desire to win following the Bulls’ disappointing 112-91 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

“My stance on wanting to be here is still the same, but I just want to win,” DeRozan explained. The 34-year-old player proved to be a pivotal player for the Bulls during their final play-in tournament game, scoring 22 points in 41 minutes. The rest of the Bulls’ starters posted a combined 45 points.

DeRozan has enjoyed three promising seasons in Chicago, averaging 25.5 points on 49.6% shooting and contributing 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-Star team in 2022 and 2023. Set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer, Bulls vice president Arturas Karnisovas has expressed a desire for DeRozan to remain with the Bulls due to his ability to mentor young upcoming players.

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San Antonio Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan is the latest big name that is being connected with reigning NBA champs Los Angeles Lakers. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Lakers are interested in trading for DeRozan and would be willing to offer Kyle Kuzma and Danny Green in exchange.  

It is unclear whether the Spurs would be interested in making such a trade as it would immediately make them weaker in an already packed Western Conference. Kuzma and Green are fine players, but they don’t offer the same impact on the game as DeRozan.

On the other hand, DeRozan will be out of contract after this season, so it might be the last chance for the Spurs to get something valuable in return for him. They also might be tempted by the prospect of having Kuzma, who showed flashes of big talent in the past and might blossom with a change of scenery.

From the Lakers’ standpoint, getting DeRozan is a no-doubter. He is a four-time All-Star and a player who can take over the game with his scoring any given night. The 31-year-old player is coming from one of his most productive seasons, having averaged 22 points, five rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.

However, the Lakers should be concerned about DeMar DeRozan’s fit with their current roster. One of the Lakers’ biggest weaknesses is the three-point shooting, and DeRozan is famous for avoiding shooting three-pointers. Also, the Lakers are building a brand as a defensive juggernaut, and DeRozan is almost equally famous for not playing defense.

It now remains to be seen whether the good outweighs the bad for the Lakers and how committed they are to staking their future for another title run.  

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DeMar DeRozan’s time with San Antonio Spurs might be coming to an end. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Conner, Spurs are considering trading DeRozan if he doesn’t sign an extension before the trade deadline with Orlando Magic emerging as a possible partner.

DeRozan can become a free agent next summer if he declines a $27.7 million player option, which he is expected to do if he doesn’t sign a long term deal with San Antonio. This isn’t a likely option at the moment, as The Athletic’s Sam Amick recently reported that the two sides were far away in terms during the negotiations in the offseason.

Spurs will not risk losing DeRozan on the free market, so they will make him available before the All-Star weekend. If that happens, Magic will make an offer according to multiple sources close to the organization. Orlando is reportedly looking to get more scoring and see the 30-year-old as a viable option.

DeRozan hasn’t opened the season in great fashion, as he is averaging 19.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. This is a notable drop from the previous season when he had 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.

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Toronto Raptors decided to part ways with their franchise star DeMar DeRozan recently, sending him to San Antonio Spurs as part of the trade for Kawhi Leonard. DeRozan, who apparently thought he will retire as a Raptor, was shocked by this decision primarily because he was promised just a few weeks ago that he won’t be traded. Or maybe not?

According to Raptors president Masai Ujiri, DeRozan thinking he is off-limits in trade talks was a result of miscommunication.

“I had a conversation with DeMar at summer league, and I really want to leave it at that,” – said Ujiri on Friday. “We spoke … I think maybe my mistake was talking about what we expected going forward from him. So, not necessarily talking about a trade but what I expect from him going forward, and I think that’s where the gap was.”

“In my job, I always have to assume we’re going forward with the team that I have. If there was a miscommunication there, I do apologize to DeMar and his family and his representation. It’s not what I meant.” – he added.

No one around the league expected the Raptors to trade DeMar DeRozan, especially since he was considered the cornerstone of the franchise. He was also one of the rare All-Stars that loved playing in Canada and didn’t leave at the first chance they got. Unlike DeRozan, former Raptors star players like Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Chris Bosh all choose to leave Toronto at their prime.

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