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\n Position
\n SG, SF\n <\/p>\n
\n Age
\n 36\n <\/p>\n
\n Height
\n 198 cm\n <\/p>\n
\n Weight
\n 100 kg\n <\/p>\n
\n Birth place
\n Compton, United States of America\n <\/p>\n
According to NBA reporter Evan Sidery<\/a>, both teams have recently been in contact with free-agent forward DeMar DeRozan.<\/p>\n DeRozan has emerged as a fallback option for two of the teams that had hoped to land James and is reportedly willing to sign with a championship contender on a veteran-minimum contract.<\/p>\n DeRozan willing to take veteran minimum <\/p>\n The six-time All-Star became an unrestricted free agent after being released by the Sacramento Kings earlier in July.<\/p>\n Despite remaining a productive scorer, DeRozan is apparently prepared to accept a significant pay cut in exchange for an opportunity to compete for his first NBA championship.<\/p>\n Such a deal would make the 36-year-old one of the most accomplished players available at the minimum and allow either Miami or Golden State to add another proven shot creator without sacrificing significant financial flexibility.<\/p>\n Golden State, in particular, needs additional offensive help after losing out on James. DeRozan would provide a dependable mid-range scorer capable of creating his own shot and generating offense when Stephen Curry is off the floor.<\/p>\n Credit IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect – Scanpix<\/p>\n DeRozan remains a productive scorer <\/p>\n DeRozan averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steal across 77 appearances for Sacramento during the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n Although his scoring average declined from previous seasons, he remained highly durable and continued to provide steady half-court offense.<\/p>\n DeRozan played the final two seasons of his 17-year NBA career with Sacramento before the Kings released him.<\/p>\n His limited three-point shooting could create fit questions for both interested teams, but his ability to attack mismatches, draw fouls and score in late-game situations would give either roster another offensive dimension.<\/p>\n Six-time All-Star searching for first championship <\/p>\n The Toronto Raptors selected DeRozan with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n He spent his first nine seasons in Toronto before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2018 deal that sent Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors.<\/p>\n DeRozan played three seasons in San Antonio and another three with the Chicago Bulls before joining Sacramento through a sign-and-trade in 2024. He is a six-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection.<\/p>\n Despite his long list of individual accomplishments, DeRozan has yet to win an NBA title or reach the NBA Finals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thank you for reading us! Help us even more.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-460384-any780x600.jpg\")
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