Kings Positioned as Top Contenders in DeMar DeRozan Free Agency Pursuit
Sports | July 6, 2024, 12:04 p.m.
The Sacramento Kings are emerging as the frontrunners to acquire DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls via a sign and trade deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. DeRozan, a 34-year-old free agent, seems to be on his way out of Chicago after averaging 24.0 points and 5.3 assists per game last season. The potential deal may involve a third team due to the Bulls' reluctance to take on large contracts. The Kings, under new leadership, are looking to add DeRozan's veteran scoring prowess to their lineup, which includes young talents like De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. With uncertainties surrounding Zach Lavine's future, DeRozan could provide stability to a team looking to bounce back from a disappointing season. Sacramento is making moves to strengthen their roster, recently re-signing Malik Monk to a sizable contract earlier in the offseason.