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DeMar DeRozan averaged 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists last season. (Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images)<\/p>\nDeMar DeRozan averaged 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists last season. (Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n
Almost one year ago, the Miami Heat were allegedly in the hunt<\/a> for DeMar DeRozan once again. DeRozan, coming off a strong season with Chicago, turned down a lofty extension before signing a three-year, $74 million deal with the Sacramento Kings in a three-team sign-and-trade.<\/p>\n The Kings cleaned house this offseason, firing general manager Monty McNair moments after getting eliminated in the play-in, eventually getting replaced by former Knicks executive Scott Perry. While Perry seemed reluctant to blow the whole ship up, Sacramento is expected to explore the trade market<\/a> for the soon-to-be 36-year-old.<\/p>\n And the Heat is viewed as a potential target, according<\/a> to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is highly unlikely that all three of Duncan Robinson, Terry Rozier, and Andrew Wiggins begin the 2025-26 season on Miami\u2019s roster,\u201d Siegel wrote.<\/a> \u201cDeMar DeRozan is once again viewed by other teams as a potential target for Riley and the Heat.\u201d<\/p>\n The extent of the Heat\u2019s interest is unknown, though it\u2019s fair to assume that perhaps DeRozan could be a backup plan if they strike out on Kevin Durant\u2013or any other stars that could be available\u2013as a \u201clast resort\u201d option. This isn\u2019t the first time they\u2019ve reportedly inquired<\/a> for the longtime veteran, and we know they circle back on players in the past\u2013even if it\u2019s nothing more than gauging interest.<\/p>\n DeRozan, 35, averaged 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists last season, shooting 47.7 percent from the floor, 32.8 percent from 3-point range and 85.7 percent from the free-throw line. The six-time All-Star led the league in minutes in 2023-24 while finishing top-3 in the newly formed Clutch Player of the Year award voting in back-to-back seasons (2022-24).<\/p>\n DeRozan will be on the books for $24.8 million next season with a $25.7 million partial guarantee in 2026-27, though there are $1 million in unlikely bonuses that Miami would have to account for in cap calculations.<\/p>\n Would you be interested in the 16-year veteran? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n ***<\/p>\n To check out our other content, click\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter\/X\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n Subscribe to our YouTube channel\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/p>\n \t\t\t