DeMar DeRozan Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about DeMar DeRozan.
Central Notes: Cavaliers, DeRozan, Dosunmu, Drummond, Rivers, Giannis
2024/04/central-notes-cavaliers-derozan-dosunmu-drummond-rivers-giannis.htmlThirty-four-year-old DeMar DeRozan finished the season as the NBA's leader in minutes, per Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. … He doesn’t miss shootaround,” Coby White said of DeRozan.
DeMar DeRozan Reiterates Desire To Stay With Bulls
2024/04/demar-derozan-reiterates-desire-to-stay-with-bulls.htmlForward DeMar DeRozan, who is eligible for a veteran extension until June 30 before hitting unrestricted free agency, told K.C. … "This is where I want to be," DeRozan said.
Central Notes: Morris, DeRozan, Terry, Cunningham, Duren
2024/03/central-notes-morris-sr-derozan-terry-cunningham-duren.htmlDeMar DeRozan was angry that his team didn't take advantage of a matchup against a depleted team playing out the string, according to K.C. … You want to be playing good basketball towards this part of the season," DeRozan said.
Bulls Notes: DeRozan, White, Ball, Karnisovas
2024/03/bulls-notes-derozan-white-ball-karnisovas.htmlThe Bulls had to finish Thursday's loss in Houston without their leading scorer after DeMar DeRozan was ejected along with Dillon Brooks for an incident midway through the third quarter (video link), writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. … After DeRozan was whistled for a Flagrant 2 for a hard foul on Jalen Green, Brooks confronted him.
Rockets Notes: Sengun, Play-In, Landale, Brooks
2024/03/rockets-notes-sengun-play-in-landale-brooks.htmlDillon Brooks and Chicago's DeMar DeRozan were ejected after being involved in a scrum on Thursday, ESPN details. … DeRozan came off a screen and hip-checked Green, who was bringing the ball up the court, sending the Rockets guard down in pain.
Central Notes: Okoro, Lillard, Giannis, DeRozan, Haliburton
2024/03/central-notes-okoro-lillard-giannis-derozan-haliburton.htmlVeteran Bulls swingman DeMar DeRozan is reveling in the opportunity to be the league's minutes leader, per Cody Westerlund of 670 The Score (Twitter link). … "I don’t have other hobbies that cause me to exert any energy, you know," DeRozan said.
DeMar DeRozan, Luka Doncic Named Players Of The Week
2024/03/demar-derozan-luka-doncic-named-players-of-the-week.htmlBulls wing DeMar DeRozan and Mavericks guard Luka Doncic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter). … DeRozan, the Eastern Conference's winner, averaged 29.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists on .551/.412/.923 shooting across four games last week (39.4 MPG).
Central Notes: DeRozan, Caruso, Pistons, K. Brown
2024/03/central-notes-derozan-caruso-pistons-rotation-brown.htmlThe Bulls' DeMar DeRozan is averaging 37.8 MPG, followed by 20-somethings Luka Doncic, Tyrese Maxey and Miles Bridges. … It's a source of pride for DeRozan that he's receiving such a heavy workload at this stage of his career.
Bucks Notes: Giannis, Beverley, Portis, Gallinari, Galloway
2024/03/bucks-notes-giannis-beverley-portis-gallinari-galloway.htmlThe Bulls took exception to chippy play from Patrick Beverley, Bobby Portis, and the Bucks on Friday, with DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic both growing frustrated by non-calls and earning flagrant fouls of their own by retaliating, writes K.C.
Bulls Notes: Dosunmu, Caruso, Terry, Phillips, DeRozan
2024/02/bulls-notes-dosunmu-caruso-terry-phillips-derozan.htmlChicago's victory over the Pelicans was the latest evidence of DeMar DeRozan stepping up when the team needed him most, Cowley states in another story. … The Bulls were down 12 points in the third quarter, but DeRozan responded by scoring 10 of his game-high 24 points in the fourth, including a three-pointer that sealed the victory with 30 seconds remaining.
Central Notes: McConnell, Middleton, Gallinari, Bulls
2024/02/central-notes-mcconnell-middleton-gallinari-bulls.htmlAccording to Johnson, in order to exit the organization's "current cycle of mediocrity," the Bulls' front office will have to show the same sort of creativity and aggressiveness this summer that it showed during the 2021 offseason, when the team landed DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso in free agency without using cap room. … Observing that DeRozan and Coby White lead the NBA in total minutes played this season, Annie Costabile of The Chicago Sun-Times wonders whether the two Bulls starters will be able to maintain their current rates of production while continuing to handle such a heavy workload.
Bulls Notes: DeRozan, Drummond, Buyout Market, Donovan
2024/02/bulls-notes-derozan-drummond-buyout-market-donovan.htmlSigns continue to point toward Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan agreeing to a contract extension with the franchise in the offseason, according to NBC Sports Chicago's K.C. … Johnson says if the Bulls knew DeRozan was going to walk in the offseason, they would have tried acquiring something of value from him at the deadline.
Bulls Notes: Deadline Talks, DeRozan, Caruso, LaVine
2024/02/bulls-notes-deadline-talks-derozan-caruso-lavine.htmlThere was no significant offer out there for DeMar DeRozan, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania, appearing on The Rally (Twitter link). … The team fielded offers for Alex Caruso and Andre Drummond and had "cursory conversations" regarding DeRozan, maintaining they stayed active despite not making a move.
Trade Rumors: Sixers, Pistons, Bulls, Bridges, Mavs, Kuzma, Brown, Knicks, More
2024/02/trade-rumors-sixers-pistons-bulls-bridges-mavs-kuzma-brown-knicks-more.htmlThe 76ers have also talked to the Bulls about multiple players, including DeMar DeRozan, Wojnarowski stated on the latest episode of the Woj Pod. … Besides DeRozan, Andre Drummond is another Bulls player who has reportedly drawn interest from the Sixers.
Bulls Rumors: DeRozan, Drummond, Caruso, Williams
2024/02/bulls-rumors-derozan-drummond-caruso-williams.htmlWith Zach LaVine out for the rest of the season after opting for foot surgery, the Bulls' most important decision at the trade deadline will involve DeMar DeRozan, writes Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. … DeRozan and the team haven't been able to reach a deal in extension talks, and Mayberry questions whether it's wise to keep the core of the team together amid another mediocre season.
Central Notes: Pistons, Sasser, DeRozan, Haliburton
2024/02/central-notes-pistons-sasser-derozan-haliburton.htmlDeMar DeRozan refused to speculate on whether LaVine's injury will make the Bulls more likely to trade him before the deadline, according to K.C. … DeRozan will be a free agent this summer if he and the team can't agree on an extension.
Bulls Notes: LaVine, Trade Talks, Ball, Craig
2024/02/bulls-notes-lavine-trade-talks-ball-craig.htmlJohnson also speculates on whether LaVine's surgery will affect the front office's desire to hold onto DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso through the trade deadline in hopes of chasing a spot in the postseason.
Scotto’s Latest: Lakers, Murray, Russell, Hachimura, Brown, More
2024/01/scottos-latest-lakers-murray-russell-hachimura-brown-more.htmlalways had more interest in DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso than LaVine, but has been reluctant to part with Austin Reaves to acquire them.
Bulls Notes: DeRozan, Lowry, Caruso, White
2024/01/bulls-notes-derozan-lowry-caruso-white.htmlDeMar DeRozan typically doesn't get involved in the Bulls' front office decisions, but he might change that stance if it means bringing long-time friend Kyle Lowry to Chicago, writes K.C. … Lowry, who was DeRozan's teammate for many years in Toronto, was traded from Miami to Charlotte on Tuesday and could be on the move again before the February 8 deadline.
Central Notes: DeRozan, J. Carter, Garland, Giannis, J. Walker
2024/01/central-notes-derozan-j-carter-garland-giannis-j-walker.htmlWhile fans and league observing will be keeping a close eye on the Bulls in the coming weeks to see which direction they go, DeMar DeRozan - a possible trade or extension candidate - made it clear he won't be checking Hoops Rumors for updates. … "I don’t sit up here refreshing my apps in the morning to see what’s what, rumors or anything," DeRozan said, per Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.
Bulls Notes: DeRozan, White, LaVine
2023/12/bulls-notes-derozan-white-lavine.htmlWith two starters and one reserve sidelined due to long-term injuries, Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan has assumed a bigger responsibility offensively, writes K.C. … Star shooting guard Zach LaVine, center Nikola Vucevic and reserve forward Torrey Craig are all on the shelf, which has compelled DeRozan to play an average of 38.7 minutes per game this month.
Bulls Notes: LaVine, Vucevic, White, DeRozan
2023/12/bulls-notes-lavine-vucevic-white-derozan.htmlJoe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times lays out an argument for why the Bulls should reach a contract extension with DeMar DeRozan, outlining his positive impact on the team's young talent.
Bulls Notes: Drummond, Taylor, DeRozan, Terry
2023/12/bulls-notes-drummond-taylor-derozan-terry.htmlDeMar DeRozan is making an effort to get his teammates involved in the offense early in games, Johnson adds. … DeRozan led the Bulls with 25 points on Tuesday, but he recorded four assists before hitting his first basket.
Central Notes: Strus, DeRozan, Williams, Pacers
2023/12/central-notes-strus-derozen-williams-pacers.htmlDespite the loss to Cleveland, Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan sees a lot of positives from his team during recent weeks, he told Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. … “We’ve been resilient,” said DeRozan, a free agent after the season.
Bulls Notes: Hot Streak, LaVine, White, Terry, Phillips
2023/12/bulls-notes-hot-streak-lavine-white-terry-phillips.htmlAs Greenberg notes, there are several reasons for the success, such as DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic serving as the foundation of the offense, Alex Caruso becoming team MVP with his all-around play, and Coby White emerging as the star point guard the organization has been lacking since Lonzo Ball's injury.