DeMar DeRozan Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about DeMar DeRozan.
Bulls, LaVine Increasingly Open To Exploring Trade
2023/11/bulls-lavine-increasingly-open-to-exploring-trade.htmlBesides LaVine, DeMar DeRozan could be another major trade chip for the Bulls. … Charania says the franchise would ideally like to keep DeRozan beyond his current contract, which expires in 2024.
Bulls Notes: Dosunmu, Caruso, Lillard, Craig, Trade Values
2023/11/bulls-notes-dosunmu-caruso-lillard-craig-trade-values.html"First thing I told him coming out was, ‘That quarter was because of you,’" forward DeMar DeRozan said. … Yossi Gozlan of HoopsHype projects the trade values of DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams and Caruso, writing that Caruso might fetch the most in return due to his "elite defense" and "relatively small annual salary." Caruso is under contract for $19.4MM over the next two seasons.
Bulls Notes: LaVine, DeRozan, Caruso, Terry, Phillips, Carter
2023/11/bulls-notes-lavine-derozan-caruso-terry-phillips-carter.htmlZach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan are expected to be in demand if Chicago decides to shake up its roster. … DeRozan is playing on an expiring $28.6MM contract and hasn't been able to work out an extension, so the team may be more inclined to part with him if it becomes a seller.
Sixers Notes: Trade Targets, Harden, Maxey, Embiid, Harris, Martin
2023/11/sixers-notes-trade-targets-harden-maxey-embiid-harris-martin.htmlBulls swingman DeMar DeRozan would provide scoring punch, but he also brings spacing issues to the offense.
Central Notes: DeRozan, Allen, Garland, Mitchell, Okoro, Terry
2023/10/central-notes-derozan-allen-garland-mitchell-okoro-terry.htmlDeMar DeRozan is playing on an expiring contract but the Bulls' wing says he's not concerned about the lack of an extension to this point. … I never have," DeRozan told K.C.
Eastern Notes: Middleton, Bulls, D. Green, Duren, Butler
2023/10/eastern-notes-middleton-bulls-d-green-duren-butler.html"It’s our third year here together," Zach LaVine said of the trio of himself, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic. … DeMar is one of my best friends.
Central Notes: DeRozan, Bulls, Giannis, Allen, Garrett, Cavs
2023/10/central-notes-derozan-bulls-giannis-allen-garrett-cavs.htmlAccording to Charania, though the Bulls want to retain DeMar DeRozan, who is on an expiring $28.6MM contract, extension talks haven't been fruitful thus far. … "And also, DeMar DeRozan wants to see where this Bulls team goes.
Bulls Notes: White, DeRozan, LaVine, Craig, Lewis
2023/10/bulls-notes-white-derozan-lavine-craig-lewis.htmlJamal Collier of ESPN hears from sources that the extension talks the front office has had with DeMar DeRozan have been "preliminary." Bulls head of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas confirmed at the start of training camp that he has spoken to DeRozan's agent Aaron Goodwin about a new deal for his client. … DeRozan will be an unrestricted free agent next summer if he doesn't sign an extension.
Bulls Notes: DeRozan, LaVine, Ball, Vucevic, Carter, Luxury Tax
2023/10/bulls-notes-derozan-lavine-ball-vucevic-carter-luxury-tax.htmlBulls wing DeMar DeRozan is headed to unrestricted free agency next summer unless he signs an extension. … He deals with it and I tell him to leave me the hell alone so I can focus on my five kids," DeRozan said.
Bulls Notes: DeRozan, Starting Point Guard, Terry
2023/09/bulls-notes-derozan-starting-point-guard-terry.htmlAsked by Mark Medina of Sportskeeda about the belief in some corners of the Bulls fanbase that the team should embrace a rebuild, veteran forward DeMar DeRozan pushed back against the idea that such a reset is necessary. … "I think a lot of people who say that or suggest that really don’t understand basketball at all, in my opinion," DeRozan said.
Central Notes: Hield, Bucks, Lillard, Bulls, Ball
2023/09/central-notes-hield-bucks-lillard-bulls-ball.htmlJohnson writes that a move for Lillard would likely come with a DeMar DeRozan extension, meaning the Bulls would have to be 100% certain about a core of Lillard, DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic winning together.
Central Notes: Giannis, Turner, Sword, Bulls
2023/09/central-notes-giannis-turner-sword-bulls.htmlZach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic are considered stars under the NBA's new Player Participation Policy, but the guidelines shouldn't affect the Bulls very much, observes Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune.
Eastern Notes: DeRozan, Turner, Simmons, Powell
2023/09/east-notes-derozan-turner-simmons-powell.htmlAll-Star Bulls small forward DeMar DeRozan is eligible for a four-year contract extension worth up to $179MM, prompting K.C. … Across his two seasons with the Bulls, DeRozan has posted impressive regular season averages of 26.2 PPG, 5.0 APG and 4.9 RPG.
Central Notes: Hayes, Bagley, Wiseman, DeRozan, Giannis
2023/08/central-notes-hayes-bagley-wiseman-derozan-giannis.htmlThe prudent thing for the Bulls to do with DeMar DeRozan is to trade him at February's deadline to a contender and get future assets, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic writes in his latest mailbag. … DeRozan, 34, is entering his walk year.
Bulls Notes: Ball, Eversley, DeRozan, Williams
2023/08/bulls-notes-ball-eversley-derozan-williams.htmlIn the same interview, Eversley said they'd like to work out another contract agreement with DeMar DeRozan, who is heading into his walk year. … We hope he is here long term." DeRozan will remain extension-eligible through next June 30.
Eastern Notes: Beverley, DeRozan, Bulls’ Schedule, Embiid, Knicks
2023/08/eastern-notes-beverley-derozan-bulls-schedule-embiid-knicks.htmlDeMar DeRozan ranks as the Bulls' most valuable trade asset among the team's core group of players, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times opines. … DeRozan, a highly-respected veteran scorer with an expiring contract, could be a hot property for a team with championship aspirations.
Bulls Notes: Dosunmu, Carter, LaVine, DeRozan
2023/07/bulls-notes-dosunmu-carter-lavine-derozan.htmlAppearing on Iman Shumpert's podcast, DeMar DeRozan said it feels like the NBA is trying to de-emphasize the mid-range game, but he doesn't mind going against the tide (hat tip to Josh Buckhalter of Heavy.com). … I’m not never against that or anything," DeRozan told Shumpert.
Trade Rumors: Harden, Bulls, Zubac, Brogdon, Osman, Morris
2023/06/trade-rumors-harden-bulls-zubac-brogdon-osman-morris.htmlChicago has already explored trade scenarios regarding Zach LaVine and might be willing to part with DeMar DeRozan to acquire Harden.
Central Notes: Pacers, King, LaVine, DeRozan, Livingston, Bucks
2023/06/central-notes-pacers-king-lavine-derozan-livingston-bucks.htmlJoe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times hears that the Bulls discussed Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan with "multiple" teams leading up to the draft, but he describes those talks as mere due diligence rather than anything substantial.
Pacific Notes: Paul, DeRozan, Myers, Vezenkov
2023/05/pacific-notes-paul-derozan-myers-vezenkov.htmlBulls star and Los Angeles native DeMar DeRozan has gotten past the feeling that he needs to return home to play for the Clippers or Lakers someday, he said in an appearance on Paul George's podcast (hat tip to All Clippers). … "I used to feel like that," DeRozan said.
Northwest Notes: Blazers, K. Williams, Anderson, Jazz
2023/05/northwest-notes-blazers-k-williams-anderson-jazz.htmlAs Johnson observes, Lillard has strong relationships with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, but neither of those offensive-minded Bulls wings really qualifies as a two-way dynamo.
Bulls Notes: Karnisovas, Williams, Beverley, DeRozan
2023/05/bulls-notes-karnisovas-williams-beverley-derozan.htmlThe Bulls also face a decision on DeMar DeRozan, who will become eligible this summer for an extension worth up to $179MM over four years, Johnson states in a mailbag column. … DeRozan has been an All-Star in both of his seasons with Chicago, but Johnson doesn't believe the Bulls will rush into a decision -- either by extending or trying to trade him.
Central Notes: Quinn, Antetokounmpo, Cavs, DeRozan, LaVine
2023/04/central-notes-quinn-antetokounmpo-cavs-derozan-lavine.htmlIt's certainly no slam dunk that the Bulls will run back the Zach LaVine-DeMar DeRozan combination for another season. … DeRozan hopes the organization gives them another chance to show what they can do together, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times writes.
De’Aaron Fox Receives Inaugural Clutch Player Award
2023/04/deaaron-fox-receives-inaugural-clutch-player-award.htmlFox topped the other finalists, the Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan and the Heat’s Jimmy Butler. … DeRozan didn't have any first-place votes while placing third with 77 points.
Bulls Notes: Offseason, Vucevic, White, Ball, LaVine, DeRozan, Beverley
2023/04/bulls-notes-karnisovas-vucevic-white-ball-lavine-derozan-beverley.htmlZach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan believe they can become an even better combination with a healthy start to next season, per K.C. … DeRozan points out that injuries have been been disruptive throughout their two seasons together.