Following up on a report from Marc J. Spears stating that Sacramento is a “darkish horse” suitor to observe for DeMar DeRozan, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald confirms (through Twitter) that the Kings and Bulls have had discussions a few doable sign-and-trade deal involving the free agent ahead.
The Spurs have additionally emerged as a risk for DeRozan, Jackson provides. The 34-year-old beforehand spent three seasons enjoying for Gregg Popovich in San Antonio from 2018-21.
Whereas Jackson (Twitter hyperlink) isn’t totally ruling out the Warmth for DeRozan, he notes that the membership’s cap state of affairs makes it unimaginable to present the ahead the type of contract he’s looking for, so the entrance workplace appears extra prone to protect its property in case a greater commerce alternative arises — as a first-apron staff, Miami could be in a greater place to accumulate a participant who’s already underneath contract than a free agent like DeRozan through sign-and-trade.
Listed here are a couple of extra free agent rumors and notes from across the NBA:
- The Sixers have expressed curiosity in the potential of a reunion with free agent ahead and Philadelphia native Marcus Morris, a number of sources inform Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nonetheless, the 76ers aren’t the one staff eyeing Morris. The Pistons, Hornets, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Warmth, and Timberwolves have all expressed some stage of curiosity too, Pompey writes.
- It’s unclear the place Miles Bridges will find yourself, based on Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, who says that the Pistons‘ curiosity appears to have dwindled following their entrance workplace and training adjustments, whereas the Sixers had been “by no means in” on the free agent ahead. The Hornets and Bridges publicly expressed curiosity in a brand new deal earlier within the offseason, however they’ve had over two weeks to speak and nonetheless don’t seem to have momentum towards an settlement. “I believe they find yourself signing and buying and selling Bridges,” a rival government instructed Boone.
- The Clippers proceed to have curiosity in bringing again Kai Jones, however the free agent massive man has an ankle harm that may stop him from suiting up for Summer season League, a supply tells Regulation Murray of The Athletic (Twitter hyperlink).
- The Pistons are one of many solely groups that also has vital cap room out there they usually’ll must no less than attain the minimal wage ground earlier than the season begins. Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscription required) suggests a couple of potential free brokers targets for Detroit, together with Malik Beasley and Gary Trent Jr., whereas James L. Edwards III of The Athletic considers commerce eventualities which may make sense for the membership’s cap room.