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As someone who has six tattoos — including the Ted Lasso “Believe” sign, a vintage logo of my beloved Chicago Bears, and a totally nonsensical smiling bumblebee — I’m certainly in no position to judge anybody else’s choices for ink. That’s why I present to you, without even the slightest snarky comment, a man who said that […]

The trade for veteran forward Harrison Barnes continues a San Antonio Spurs trend.  They’re trying to have it both ways. And so far this NBA off-season, the Spurs are doing a pretty good job. In a concerted effort to keep an eye on the future as they build around generational talent Victor Wembanyama, the organization […]

The Sacramento Kings have been making waves this offseason, first by securing DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade deal. However, according to recent rumors, their activity on the trade market might not be over just yet. The Kings are reportedly still interested in acquiring Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards, despite already landing DeRozan. This potential […]

The Sacramento Kings made a big move to acquire DeMar DeRozan in a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls, but before they made that move, they made an aggressive pursuit of Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz while protecting Keegan Murray in discussions. “The Kings went hard after the Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen earlier in the […]

DeMar DeRozan’s free agency journey this summer was a hot topic around the NBA. Initially, there was speculation that DeRozan might have to settle for a $13 million mid-level exception. However, known for his patience and poise on the court, DeRozan saw these qualities pay off in free agency. The six-time All-Star eventually landed the […]

The Chicago Bulls are officially rebuilding. After failing to win with their big three of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls continued their rebuild by sending DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade on Saturday night. It was an admission of failure by the front office and the latest move to […]

We have a new Big 3 in Cali! The Sacramento Kings have decided to finally swing for the fences by trading for Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan. Everyone knew that DeRozan was likely on his way out, but the move to Sacramento took a few people by surprise. This was not how people envisioned DeMar’s […]

The Sacramento Kings are adding another piece to their roster. The club is adding free agent point guard Jordan McLaughlin to the team, per ESPN. The guard is signing a one year deal to join the northern California franchise. The move is the latest in several transactions this summer for the Kings. Sacramento recently added […]

After the first wave of free agents came off the board, DeMar DeRozan was the best remaining free agent available. It seemed like he was trending towards joining the Sacramento Kings over the past few days, and sure enough, that’s where he ended up landing, as he agreed to a three-year, $74 million contract after […]

The Sacramento Kings made their big offseason addition on Saturday, coming to terms with DeMar DeRozan in NBA free agency on a 3-year sign-and-trade deal. That deal gives the Kings a third option in an increasingly stacked Western Conference and also ensures that the Los Angeles Lakers have struck out yet again this offseason. After […]

The Sacramento Kings made their big offseason addition on Saturday coming to terms with DeMar DeRozan in NBA free agency as per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. In order to have the requisite cap space to add DeRozan, the Kings will execute a sign-and-trade deal. DeRozan will give the Kings another scoring threat alongside De’Aaron […]

Other than acquiring Toronto Raptors forward Jalen McDaniels in a trade, the Kings have watched the NBA offseason from the sidelines. However, Sacramento may be gearing up for a headlining transaction any minute now. The Kings meeting up with Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan, via The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “Sources: DeMar DeRozan is traveling to […]

This hasn’t been a routine start to NBA Free Agency for the San Antonio Spurs. Then again, Victor Wembanyama isn’t just another player. On the heels of agreeing to terms with 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, the Spurs have reportedly submitted a trade offer to the Utah Jazz for Lauri Markkanen and were said to be […]

Compared to previous years, this NBA offseason has been pretty anticlimactic. There have been no blockbuster trades other than the one between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets involving Mikal Bridges, and there truly hasn’t been much movement in NBA free agency other than Paul George joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Isaiah Hartenstein […]

Where do the Los Angeles Lakers stand almost a week into the 2024 NBA free agency period? Sure, they’ve added a new head coach, two players in the NBA Draft, with Tyler Knecht and Bronny James both landing standard four-year NBA contracts, and have brought back many of their own players, from Max Christie, to […]

When Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef began earlier this year, no one anticipated that one of the diss tracks would turn into an anthem. However, Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” has become unavoidable and continues to gain momentum. Now, DeRozan, a fellow Compton, California native like Kendrick, is making a cameo in the official “Not Like […]

Amid the buzz that the San Antonio Spurs want to trade for Lauri Markannen, a report indicates they may be interested in bringing back DeMar DeRozan as NBA Free Agency kicks into high gear. When Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald posted that the Miami Heat are exploring ways to add DeRozan, he indicated that […]

The Miami Heat have been notoriously quiet this offseason, which is uncharacteristic due to how tireless their front office is in seeking out upgrades for their roster. They have only made moves around the margins, bringing back Kevin Love and Thomas Bryant on cheap deals while bringing in spark plug off the bench Alec Burks, […]

The Sacramento Kings are looking to keep up in the Western Conference gauntlet after a down 2023-24 campaign saw them miss the playoffs entirely. They are looking to recapture the magic of their 2023 Beam Team, but as presently constructed, the Kings are looking like they are going to be in a similar position to […]

The Miami Heat re-signed another player from this past season’s roster as center Thomas Bryant will sign a one-year contract according to Marc Stein via his X (formerly known as Twitter) page. The contract itself is worth the minimum deal at $2.9 million which comes after several days ago when Bryant declined his $2.8 million […]

While it has been a quiet free agency for the Miami Heat so far this summer, it could ramp up quickly due to recent reports about their interest in Chicago Bulls star and free agent DeMar DeRozan. Besides the interest from the team, DeRozan is also intrigued about being with the Heat as they should […]

Where will DeMar DeRozan’s next NBA home be? His time with the Chicago Bulls appears to be over and his next team isn’t certain as 2024 free agency continues. DeRozan is still a pretty productive player but his best days are behind him. He’s a talented scorer who could help a team that needs more […]

The dust has mostly settled on this year’s free agency, with many of the biggest names already latching on to their respective teams for the 2024-25 season. LeBron James, the biggest free agent left on the board entering Wednesday morning, finally signed his much-awaited new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, further taking away from […]

It was said that LeBron James would take a pay cut in free agency this summer if it helped the Los Angeles Lakers sign a difference maker, with names such as Klay Thompson, James Harden and Jonas Valanciunas offered up as possibilities. It was rumored DeMar DeRozan could be on that list as well. However, […]

The historic departure of Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers has sent ripples through the NBA landscape, leaving a significant void for the Clippers to fill. In their quest to remain competitive and maintain their championship aspirations, the Clippers are exploring various options. One potential solution is acquiring DeMar DeRozan […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are quickly running out of options to reshape their heavily flawed roster as the NBA offseason moves into July. The Lakers have already swung and missed on free agents like Klay Thompson and James Harden–players James reportedly would have taken a pay cut on his next contract for–and […]

With the 2024 NBA Free agency period underway, many eyes are on Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is an unrestricted free agent and previously expressed interest in remaining with the Bulls. Yet, the early events of the offseason could suggest otherwise. Rumors of DeRozan and the Miami Heat having contact are flaring up. DeRozan […]

If anything has become clear with the new rules and financial implications of NBA free agency, it is that teams are being very careful with how much money they have on their books. In the past, teams utilized free agency as a time to spend their funds freely. Now, all of the teams that entered […]

The pressure is always on for the Los Angeles Lakers to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with as much talent as possible in their bid to win the franchise’s 18th championship. Pursuing quality free agents was supposed to be one of the Lakers’ courses of action with Klay Thompson being the team’s primary target. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been shut out so far in the efforts to upgrade the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But could a potential Brooklyn Nets/D’Angelo Russell reunion be the key for Los Angeles adding some help? After failing to land Klay Thompson, the Lakers have turned their attention to Chicago Bulls […]

The Giving Tree might have just run out of apples. With Klay Thompson set to join the Dallas Mavericks via a sign-and-trade, LeBron James may no longer be inclined to take a pay cut with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time champion was reportedly willing to help out the franchise, but his generosity will not […]

After years of taking up residence in No Man’s Land, it appears the Chicago Bulls might finally be moving in a new direction. Turbulent times are still on the horizon, to be certain, but the organization seems to be committed to initiating a true youth movement in the Windy City. Though, it might not even […]

Did somebody say homecoming? For years, rumors of DeMar DeRozan joining the Los Angeles Lakers lingered in the rumor mill. Even when he was still with the Toronto Raptors, there was always that possibility that Deebo would go back home to LA and play for his hometown. Now, though, it seems like Los Angeles has […]

NBA free agency is expected to be hectic, but one superstar who is set to hit the open market has gone a little bit under the radar. That player is DeMar DeRozan, the Chicago Bulls wing who is an unrestricted free agent. His free agent status means that he will be free to agree to […]

As the official start of NBA Free Agency inches closer and closer by the minute, there’s no shortage of speculation already as to where all of the big name players may end up going. Two of the most recognizable names and impactful players whose fates are both up in the air are Paul George of […]

The Chicago Bulls appear ready to commit to a full youth movement. If the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey swap isn’t enough proof, then the team’s latest commitment to forward Patrick Williams should help. According to the latest reports, Williams is expected to sign a five-year deal worth $90 million to return to the Bulls. That puts […]

With free agency rapidly approaching, the Orlando Magic find themselves with money burning a hole in their pocket and a concerted desire to get better after being one of the true feel-good stories of the 2023-24 NBA season. If they make the right moves, fans could be looking at the fresh new contender in the […]

After accomplishing two major goals in the 2024 NBA draft, adding a sharp-shooting wing in the first round, and the feel-good story of Day 2 when Bronny James officially joined his father in LA, the Los Angeles Lakers now find themselves mere hours away from a very important free agency period, where they will help […]

With the 2024 NBA draft officially in the rear-view mirror and free agency rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia 76ers have a unique opportunity to identify and build the sort of team they want to field this fall, with only six players expected to be under contract with the team in the minute before the market opens […]