DeMar DeRozan on contract extension: 'I honestly don’t think about it at all'
All that said, how difficult is it playing this season without an extension yet? DeMar DeRozan: I honestly don’t think about it at all. I never have. It doesn’t worry me or stress me out. Again, I control what I can control. And in due time, let it speak for itself.
Source: K.C. Johnson @ NBC Sports Chicago
Source: K.C. Johnson @ NBC Sports Chicago
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
DeMar DeRozan spins Bulls early struggles into positive after loss to Mavericks: ‘I would rather start off this way than start off hot’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chciago-… pic.twitter.com/Gbg6fHT5Ie – 1:00 AM
DeMar DeRozan spins Bulls early struggles into positive after loss to Mavericks: ‘I would rather start off this way than start off hot’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chciago-… pic.twitter.com/Gbg6fHT5Ie – 1:00 AM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan doesn’t have set idea for retirement plans: ‘I don’t know the answer yet’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/rAsqkPPa5O – 8:55 PM
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan doesn’t have set idea for retirement plans: ‘I don’t know the answer yet’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/rAsqkPPa5O – 8:55 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has no interest in requesting a trade: ‘Control what you can control’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/lz7tMVO9uz – 6:00 PM
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has no interest in requesting a trade: ‘Control what you can control’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/lz7tMVO9uz – 6:00 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
DeMar DeRozan spins Bulls early struggles into positive after loss to Mavericks: ‘I would rather start off this way than start off hot’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chciago-… pic.twitter.com/Qlwv5cmPi6 – 2:10 PM
DeMar DeRozan spins Bulls early struggles into positive after loss to Mavericks: ‘I would rather start off this way than start off hot’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chciago-… pic.twitter.com/Qlwv5cmPi6 – 2:10 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Bulls shot 42.6% from the field and 30.2% from 3-point range in the first five games of the season — a 6+ percentage point drop in both categories.
DeMar DeRozan spoke on how the Bulls break out of this shooting slump. pic.twitter.com/lya8cSXonA – 12:09 AM
The Bulls shot 42.6% from the field and 30.2% from 3-point range in the first five games of the season — a 6+ percentage point drop in both categories.
DeMar DeRozan spoke on how the Bulls break out of this shooting slump. pic.twitter.com/lya8cSXonA – 12:09 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
According to Bulls PR, DeMar DeRozan has 14 pts tonight at DAL, surpassing Larry Bird (21,791 pts) for 38th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. DeRozan is now 1 of 4 players who has suited up for the Bulls during their career to score 21,700+ pts (M. Jordan, R. Parish, D. Wade). – 10:18 PM
According to Bulls PR, DeMar DeRozan has 14 pts tonight at DAL, surpassing Larry Bird (21,791 pts) for 38th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. DeRozan is now 1 of 4 players who has suited up for the Bulls during their career to score 21,700+ pts (M. Jordan, R. Parish, D. Wade). – 10:18 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
DeMar DeRozan has passed Larry Bird for the No. 38 spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. – 10:13 PM
DeMar DeRozan has passed Larry Bird for the No. 38 spot on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. – 10:13 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Gorgeous series of passes for DeMar DeRozan to hit Zach LaVine mid-stride in transition for a breakaway dunk.
LaVine has supplied all five of the Bulls opening points. – 8:45 PM
Gorgeous series of passes for DeMar DeRozan to hit Zach LaVine mid-stride in transition for a breakaway dunk.
LaVine has supplied all five of the Bulls opening points. – 8:45 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Could we see Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan traded this year? What about Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby?
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:06 PM
Could we see Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan traded this year? What about Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby?
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 6:06 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has no interest in requesting a trade: ‘Control what you can control’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/zAcYhKhsFc – 4:00 PM
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has no interest in requesting a trade: ‘Control what you can control’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/zAcYhKhsFc – 4:00 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has no interest in requesting a trade: ‘Control what you can control’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/xKK8iJm4ub – 7:05 AM
Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has no interest in requesting a trade: ‘Control what you can control’ bullswire.usatoday.com/lists/chicago-… pic.twitter.com/xKK8iJm4ub – 7:05 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
In honor of covering my third Halloween night game in six seasons, here’s DeMar DeRozan in the spirit at shootaround in L.A. in 2019. That night he scored 29 points in a losing effort against the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/HVTtXwlH4i – 11:51 AM
In honor of covering my third Halloween night game in six seasons, here’s DeMar DeRozan in the spirit at shootaround in L.A. in 2019. That night he scored 29 points in a losing effort against the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/HVTtXwlH4i – 11:51 AM
More on this storyline
You’ve never been tempted to try to force your way to a preferred situation? DeMar DeRozan: Nah. My whole life, I’ve always been this way: Control what you can control. This may sound cliché, but I’m big on being professional even in the toughest of times. It’s always easy to run away or find an excuse or blame somebody else or whatever. But sticking through something always teaches you a lesson. Some people demand trades or demand certain things and they still don’t get what they want. For me, I just wake up and try to be the best I can be that day and let it translate over. -via NBC Sports Chicago / November 3, 2023
Have you thought about how long you want to play? DeMar DeRozan: Me having kids it has crossed my mind for the simple fact of you miss so much time. You miss your kids. You want to be there to support your kids and see their activities. As you get older, that perspective comes into play. How much more are you willing to miss? How much more do you have to give to the game? It crosses my mind, especially when I’m with my kids. But I don’t know the answer yet. -via NBC Sports Chicago / November 3, 2023
Is loyalty important to you? DeMar DeRozan: Once I’m in, I’m in. That’s the type of friend I am. If I call you my friend, I’m in it with you. You can call me in the middle of the night and I’ll walk with you to the grocery store if that’s what you need. That’s just how I view it—fun times, tough times. I’m not just in it for perfection. I’m in it for whatever else comes with it. That’s my mindset and I don’t waver from that. -via NBC Sports Chicago / November 3, 2023