DeMar DeRozan's trade likelihood before deadline increasing
Two news tidbits reported Friday during IST festivities by my podcast partner Chris Haynes: DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls remain far apart on contract extension talks, increasing the likelihood that DeRozan will be made available by the Bulls before the Feb. 8 trade deadline. DeRozan is earning $28.6 million this season in the final year of his original three-year, $81.9 million deal with Chicago.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
DeMar DeRozan’s passing is benefitting the Bulls in multiple ways. Billy Donovan and Patrick Williams insightfully described how on Sunday.
Just don’t ask DeRozan about his free throws.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 3:04 PM
DeMar DeRozan’s passing is benefitting the Bulls in multiple ways. Billy Donovan and Patrick Williams insightfully described how on Sunday.
Just don’t ask DeRozan about his free throws.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 3:04 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
DeMar DeRozan on Wemby’s shot blocking ability: pic.twitter.com/SgjA9PbhdM – 12:05 PM
DeMar DeRozan on Wemby’s shot blocking ability: pic.twitter.com/SgjA9PbhdM – 12:05 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
DeMar DeRozan issues statement on Zach LaVine injury after Bulls win over Hornets bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/07/chi… pic.twitter.com/8dV5s8drjI – 4:00 AM
DeMar DeRozan issues statement on Zach LaVine injury after Bulls win over Hornets bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/07/chi… pic.twitter.com/8dV5s8drjI – 4:00 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Bulls win 4th straight for 1st time since Feb. 2022. Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams and Torrey Craig all had strong games.
But the news isn’t all good as Alex Caruso left with a new injury.
10 observations: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 11:04 PM
Bulls win 4th straight for 1st time since Feb. 2022. Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams and Torrey Craig all had strong games.
But the news isn’t all good as Alex Caruso left with a new injury.
10 observations: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 11:04 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wembanyama finishes with 21 points and 20 rebounds, but the Spurs fall 121-112 to the Bulls to tie the club record with 16 losses in a row. They are 3-18 for the worst start club history.
DeMar DeRozan had a 20-point, 10-assist double-double for the Bulls. – 10:54 PM
Wembanyama finishes with 21 points and 20 rebounds, but the Spurs fall 121-112 to the Bulls to tie the club record with 16 losses in a row. They are 3-18 for the worst start club history.
DeMar DeRozan had a 20-point, 10-assist double-double for the Bulls. – 10:54 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls on the way to being 15-10 without LaVine since the “Big Three” of LaVine, Nikola Vucevic and DeMar DeRozan came together. Ball don’t lie. – 10:45 PM
Bulls on the way to being 15-10 without LaVine since the “Big Three” of LaVine, Nikola Vucevic and DeMar DeRozan came together. Ball don’t lie. – 10:45 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
New words:
Should the Knicks trade for DeMar DeRozan? pic.twitter.com/ETcKM1zJKS – 2:12 PM
New words:
Should the Knicks trade for DeMar DeRozan? pic.twitter.com/ETcKM1zJKS – 2:12 PM
More on this storyline
Several reports state that the Bulls are open to moving Zach LaVine and other veterans, like DeMar DeRozan. The Athletic reported that the Knicks would be a desired landing spot for DeRozan. This makes sense as DeRozan also strongly considered signing with New York in the 2021 offseason. But as of earlier this week, the Knicks hadn’t engaged in any advanced talks with Chicago on any of their players, per SNY sources. -via SportsNet New York / December 7, 2023
KC Johnson: I’m hearing what I’ve already reported: Rival teams, at least for now, are working under the assumption that management is focused on the LaVine situation. There’s little to no chance Vucevic gets traded since he just signed a three-year deal. DeRozan is the one to watch. If you know you’re going to lose him for nothing in unrestricted free agency next summer, it’s indeed best to get what you can for him before the Feb. 8 deadline. But Karnisovas has said publicly he’d like to re-sign DeRozan. As for championship level, management never stated that as this season’s goal. They said they wanted to return to the playoffs, which is a longshot at this point as well. -via NBC Sports Chicago / December 7, 2023
K.C. Johnson: Billy Donovan said DeMar DeRozan did more today than yesterday, will likely be listed as questionable vs. Pelicans. Schedule lightens up after Saturday as Bulls don’t play again until Wednesday. His ankle situation isn’t as serious as LaVine’s foot. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / December 1, 2023