The Chicago Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan is speculated to play for the Miami Heat next season. The Heat have been the talk of the town since the transfer window started, courtesy of the Damian Lillard trade request from the Blazers in which he asked for a move to the Heat.
The offer made by the Heat does not impress the Blazers, and the deal might get completed with the involvement of a third team. So, they are looking for alternatives, and the Bulls’ DeRozan looks like a good option. Can they land him? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat involving DeMar DeRozan.
What would the Heat offer for DeMar DeRozan?
The Heat are expected to offer Kyle Lowry, Jaime Jaquez, and Nikola Jovic in exchange for DeMar DeRozan. Even though the Heat are expected to go all in for Damian Lillard but until and unless they find a third team to get this done, the trade is unlikely. Meanwhile, they can look for other options, and DeMar would be a good addition to their roster.
He is unlikely to be the number 1 but would be the best fit alongside Butler as a number 2 option.
76ers receive: DeMar DeRozan, Duncan Robinson
Bulls receive: Tyler Herro, Furkan Korkmaz, Danuel House Jr., 2026 Second Round Pick (via LAL), 2029 First Round Pick (from PHI)
Heat receive: James Harden, Alex Caruso
Who says no? pic.twitter.com/q48KxijuXM
— NBA Trades (@NBA__trades) August 4, 2023
How did DeMar DeRozan perform last season?
DeMar played 74 games for the Bulls last season and averaged 24.5 points per game. His stats also included 5.1 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game while shooting 50.4 percent from 32.4 percent 3-pointers and 82.7 percent from the free throw line. He has proved himself as a brilliant shooter from the mid-range and is in the creamy layer of the top scorers.
Look from both the Bulls and Heat perspectives, would you do this trade?
Bulls Receive:
• Duncan Robinson
• Victor Oladipo
• Nikola Jović
• 18th Overall PickHeat Receive:
• DeMar DeRozan— ChicagoBullsCentral (@BullsCentraI) June 14, 2023
What is the current situation of DeMar DeRozan?
The 2023-24 season is the last year of DeRozan’s contract. He’ll make $28.6M in the upcoming season and will be a free agent after that. The Heat can hope to get him for a year. There are high chances of it happening as DeRozan has a good bond with Butler.
Will the Heat wait for Damian Lillard’s trade situation to resolve or are they going to land DeMar DeRozan? We’ll keep you updated.
