DeMar DeRozan Traded to Sacramento Kings in Sign-and-Trade Deal
In a significant move, the Chicago Bulls have traded veteran forward DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade agreement. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, ends DeRozan’s three-season stint with the Bulls.
The trade details are as follows:
– **To Kings:** DeMar DeRozan.
– **To Bulls:** Chris Duarte, two second-round picks, and cash.
– **To Spurs:** Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap.
DeRozan has agreed to a three-year, $73.7 million contract with the Kings, with the third year partially guaranteed at $10 million. De’Aaron Fox played a pivotal role in securing DeRozan for Sacramento, as reported by Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.
DeRozan’s departure from Chicago marks the end of an era. The Bulls struggled last season, finishing 39-43 and ninth in the Eastern Conference, ultimately losing to the Miami Heat in the play-in tournament. The team has been mired in mediocrity, leading to speculation about DeRozan’s future throughout the year.
Despite expressing a desire to stay in Chicago if the financial terms were favorable, the disappointing season and the team’s direction likely influenced DeRozan’s decision to move on.
DeRozan was warmly welcomed by Kings fans when he made an appearance at Sacramento’s Summer League game following the trade announcement. As he transitions to his new team, DeRozan will look to bring his veteran leadership and scoring prowess to a promising Kings squad.
