If there’s a reason why there are as many Miami Heat trade rumors involving DeMar DeRozan as there have been recently in the NBA, it’s probably because of 2018. Naturally, at that point, DeRozan was the main asset shipped to San Antonio as part of the trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. DeRozan was not given the opportunity to compete for a championship, but the Raptors went on to win one under Leonard’s leadership.
DeRozan hasn’t even come close, in actuality. He participated ithe Raptors, he has failed to make it past the first round. And he’s 34 years old, and he wants to change that badly.
Erik Spoelstra could want nothing more than to makn two post-season series: one with the Bulls and one with the Spurs. However, since leaving e that happen. A Miami Heat trade for DeRozan would bring the coach the kind of versatile, high-scoring power forward he is lacking now. DeRozan is in the final year of a three-year, $82 million contract the signed in Chicago, making him a potentially perfect fit for the Heat, who are not seeking to add more money to their future ledger.
One Eastern Conference executive told Heavy Sports, “DeMar DeRozan would be the one that has legs out of all the players out there that people are floating for the Heat, but they’re not close to doing anything now.” “He is the closest thing they will find to what they are searching for.” Really, a perfect fit.
DeMar DeRozan’s trade to the Miami Heat would boost his career
Furthermore, the Heat are getting close to what DeMar DeRozan wants. While he still has the opportunity, he really wants to be a contributing player and win a championship. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported over the weekend that DeRozan’s top trade destinations were the Heat and Knicks. He would end up with a team that could compete in both scenarios
