In 2021, DeMar DeRozan, a veteran of the Chicago Bulls, was a free agent. The Los Angeles Lakers had the chance to sign him. They decided to acquire Russell Westbrook instead and passed.
In the present, the Lakers’ rekindled interest might not be reciprocated.
On December 1, Sam Amick of The Athletic wrote, “DeRozan… is considered very likely to be on the move before the deadline passes.” “The Heat and Knicks are known to be better teams than DeRozan in the event that he is moved.
DeRozan, 34, is having a difficult start. In addition, he was sidelined by a sprained ankle during the Bulls’ most recent game. However, in his more than two seasons in Chicago, he has proven to be resilient, having just finished back-to-back All-Star campaigns. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, there have been no discussions about an extension during the last year of a three-year, $81.9 million contract.
On October 26, Charania stated, “The sides are apart right now on multiple fronts,” on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back.” “DeMar DeRozan also wants to watch the progress of this Bulls team.
On November 30, Chicago, who is 6-14, defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the absence of DeRozan.
According to Marc Berman of the New York Post in February of 2022, DeRozan would have preferred the Knicks over the Bulls if the former matched the latter’s contract offer.
Lakers Show Interest in the Three Bulls
The Athletic’s Jovan Buha wrote about the Lakers’ interest in DeRozan. He also mentioned that they were considering his teammates Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso.
