The Sacramento Kings are reportedly pursuing veteran wing DeMar DeRozan in a potential three-team trade. The Kings are attempting to add DeRozan via a sign-and-trade, with the Chicago Bulls open to the deal if a third team can take on some salary. The San Antonio Spurs have emerged as a potential third-team facilitator.

DeRozan and his representatives will meet with the Kings to discuss the team's pitch. At 35, DeRozan has spent the last three seasons with the Bulls, boasting a career as a six-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection, with averages of 21.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 24.0 points, 5.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game.

The Kings, who missed the playoffs last season despite a 46-36 record, need a third star to join Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox. DeRozan could be that player. To acquire DeRozan, the Kings might need to part with at least one of Harrison Barnes or Kevin Huerter due to salary cap considerations. Even with these changes, the Kings would maintain a strong roster, potentially becoming a formidable playoff team.

свернуть