DeMar DeRozan is an unrestricted free agent. The veteran ahead is reportedly attracting curiosity from a number of groups across the NBA, and the Miami Heat have been floated as a possible vacation spot for him. Nonetheless, Miami’s questionable cap state of affairs is a respectable hurdle the entrance workplace should overcome.
In a current episode of Yahoo Sport’s “No Cap Room” podcast with Jake Fischer and Dan Devine, a possible double-sign-and-trade with Caleb Martin and DeRozan was mentioned as a possible risk.
“DeMar DeRozan is arguably the most important piece nonetheless on the board,” Fischer stated. “There’s positively been some discuss of potential double signal and commerce of him to Miami and Caleb Martin again to Chicago. I’ve not gotten that confirmed as a critical factor that’s being mentioned, however folks within the league have positively talked about it.”
DeRozan’s future in Chicago appears all however over. The Bulls have lately traded away Alex Caruso in return for Josh Giddey. The entrance workplace seems to be transferring towards a whole rebuild. DeRozan will seemingly wish to land with a contending franchise. He’s nonetheless among the finest scorers within the NBA. Final season, he averaged 24 factors, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists on 48% capturing from the sector.
At 34 years previous, DeRozan is unlikely to land a big long-term deal. As an alternative, a one- or two-year contract would profit him and whichever staff he finally ends up with.
Miami wants an extra ball-handler and scorer to assist ease the stress on Jimmy Butler. DeRozan’s sturdiness and ability set make him a great goal for Erik Spoelstra’s staff.
Miami wanted extra top-end expertise final season. Butler is aging, and Bam Adebayo wants assist to hold the staff. If Pat Riley can discover a method so as to add DeRozan through the summer season, Miami might be a respectable menace subsequent season. Nonetheless, if the Warmth select to face pat and look ahead to a star to fall of their laps, it will likely be a protracted season for them.
DeRozan is obtainable for the taking. If the Warmth imagine he is the best match, they need to transfer to deliver him to South Seaside. There are sufficient good folks within the entrance workplace to make the wage restrictions work.