{"id":84981,"date":"2024-07-06T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T18:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=84981"},"modified":"2024-07-06T14:00:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T18:00:32","slug":"nba-free-agency-kings-to-meet-demar-derozan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/06\/nba-free-agency-kings-to-meet-demar-derozan\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Free Agency: Kings To Meet With Multi-Time All-Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Sacramento Kings will meet with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/derozde01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DeMar DeRozan<\/a> as early as today <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ChrisBHaynes\/status\/1809632778490908824\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">to deliver their recruiting pitch<\/a> to the six-time All-Star, per Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes.<\/p>\n<h2>Kings To Meet With DeMar DeRozan<\/h2>\n<p>Earlier this week, DeRozan and the Kings were reported to have mutual interest in a deal.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After speaking to several sources over the past 24 hours, I&#8217;m told there is &#8220;mutual interest&#8221; between DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings.<\/p>\n<p>The 34-year-old, 6x All-Star led the NBA in minutes played &amp; 4th quarter scoring last season in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SeanCunningham\/status\/1809391637061345302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A scoring-minded swingman who\u2019s proficient in the midrange and a sensational performer in the clutch, his services have been sought after by a number of contenders. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers both made passes at DeRozan, as well as the Miami Heat. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/05\/ongoing-miami-heat-trade-chatter-circles-around-two-more-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">his free agency<\/a> has been complicated by his salary demands, as he\u2019s unwilling to sign for the $5.2 million taxpayers mid-level exception. The Chicago Bulls are willing to execute a sign-and-trade that fatten DeRozan\u2019s pockets. Nonetheless, they still have to want the players being offered to them to make the deal.<\/p>\n<p>Of the playoff contenders with interest in DeRozan, Sacramento appears to <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/07\/03\/western-conference-playoff-hopefuls-still-in-on-zach-lavine-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">offer something of value<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulls are fans of former first-round pick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/h\/huertke01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Huerter<\/a>, a long-limbed wing who excels as a perimeter threat. The six-year veteran has made 38.2 percent of his 3s over his career, shooting at least 36 percent from deep every season. Though consistent, he isn\u2019t a takeover scorer, which is what Sacramento is looking for. To that point, DeRozan does appear to be their top target.<\/p>\n<p>However, they\u2019re also rumored to have interest in Utah Jazz forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/m\/markkla01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lauri Markkanen<\/a>. In fact, they were rumored to be close to trading for Markkannen earlier this week. It\u2019s possible that they circle back to the Finnish star if they can\u2019t complete a deal for DeRozan.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YourManDevine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@YourManDevine<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JakeLFischer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JakeLFischer<\/a> detail how likely a Lauri Markkanen trade is \ud83d\udc40 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fDluNXzlIG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/fDluNXzlIG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ball Don\u2019t Lie (@Balldontlie) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Balldontlie\/status\/1808651298629177797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In any case, Huerter complements <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/giddejo01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Giddey<\/a> in the backcourt. With that being said, as Chicago has opted for a rebuild, they don\u2019t need him to be \u2018the guy.\u2019 They just need him to be a piece of the puzzle.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, why not get something out of DeRozan leaving?<\/p>\n<h3>A Third Team?<\/h3>\n<p>Surprisingly, the San Antonio Spurs are rumored to be in on the deal, coming in to absorb some of Sacramento\u2019s salary.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">League sources confirm that Kings and Bulls have discussed a potential sign and trade for DeMar DeRozan. Trade requires a third team, which is lined up, but there is competition for DeRozan&#8217;s services.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 James Ham (@James_HamNBA) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/James_HamNBA\/status\/1809395329944702977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/b\/barneha02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harrison Barnes<\/a> has been on the trade block for months, his inclusion is probable. That being said, despite the Spurs being in a rebuild themselves, they\u2019ll value Barnes\u2019s experience and professionalism. As San Antonio begins to mold 2023 No. 1 pick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wembavi01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Victor Wembanyama<\/a>, it won\u2019t just be his talent that dictates his success but his intangibles as well.<\/p>\n<p>Barnes could be more than a locker room leader though. Over his 10-year career, he\u2019s shot 37.9 percent from 3. A more reliable stretch forward than the Spurs had last season, he improves their floor balance with the spacing he provides.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sacramento Kings will meet with DeMar DeRozan as early as today to deliver their recruiting pitch to the six-time All-Star, per Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes. Kings To Meet With DeMar DeRozan Earlier this week, DeRozan and the Kings were reported to have mutual interest in a deal. 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