Possibility increasing that DeMar DeRozan will hit free agency
Tuesday’s edition of #thisleague UNCUT was the first place I heard, via Chris Haynes’ reporting, that talks between the Bulls and DeMar DeRozan on a possible contract extension had gone cold, increasing the possibility that DeRozan becomes a free agent Sunday at 6 PM ET when the marketplace opens officially. Haynes reported that the Bulls have prioritized trying to find a trade to ship out Zach LaVine over talks with DeRozan, who completed a three-year, $85 million contract with Chicago this season.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Evan Sidery @esidery
DeMar DeRozan is a potential Paul George replacement for the Clippers via sign-and-trade, if he indeed decides to leave Los Angeles, per @KCJHoop.
With the Bulls preparing for a possible rebuild, DeRozan could make his exit this offseason for a true title contender. pic.twitter.com/4tMXhAb40L – 12:57 PM
DeMar DeRozan is a potential Paul George replacement for the Clippers via sign-and-trade, if he indeed decides to leave Los Angeles, per @KCJHoop.
With the Bulls preparing for a possible rebuild, DeRozan could make his exit this offseason for a true title contender. pic.twitter.com/4tMXhAb40L – 12:57 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Winner of the presser? Coby White … because media now has another goto, especially if DeMar DeRozan is out the door. White went from guy you would talk to maybe once every two weeks in his first four seasons to everyday star-like player. – 3:19 PM
Winner of the presser? Coby White … because media now has another goto, especially if DeMar DeRozan is out the door. White went from guy you would talk to maybe once every two weeks in his first four seasons to everyday star-like player. – 3:19 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Little momentum exists between the Bulls and DeMar DeRozan on an extension before he enters unrestricted free agency, per @KCJHoop (nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu…).
DeRozan instantly becomes one of the best available free agents if he’s unable to agree on a new deal with Chicago. pic.twitter.com/paFTehtFzC – 12:56 PM
Little momentum exists between the Bulls and DeMar DeRozan on an extension before he enters unrestricted free agency, per @KCJHoop (nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu…).
DeRozan instantly becomes one of the best available free agents if he’s unable to agree on a new deal with Chicago. pic.twitter.com/paFTehtFzC – 12:56 PM
More on this storyline
KC Johnson: Shockingly, nobody asked me. But if I’m the Bulls, I either take best upside pick at No. 11 or trade down and try to get another asset. Between Caruso-for-Giddey trade, LaVine being available and growing buzz that DeRozan could move in S&T; or UFA, Bulls are franchise in flux. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / June 26, 2024
KC Johnson: Keep the Clippers in mind as a potential DeMar DeRozan destination if Paul George signs elsewhere. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / June 26, 2024
Giddey’s acquisition, which Artūras Karnišovas will address following Wednesday’s first round, could signal an open-mindedness to getting off the middle-of-the-road path of mediocrity that the Bulls are on currently. It certainly calls into question the future of DeMar DeRozan, who will be an unrestricted free agent on June 30 unless the Bulls re-sign him first. As of late last week, little momentum existed for a new deal. -via NBC Sports Chicago / June 26, 2024