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Sacramento Kings Acquire DeMar DeRozan in Three-Team Trade
Spurs Win Big, Kings Miss on All-Star Addition
The Sacramento Kings have acquired veteran free agent DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal that also includes the San Antonio Spurs. The Kings sent forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2023 first-round pick to the Spurs in exchange for DeRozan.
DeRozan's Contract Details
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, DeRozan has signed a three-year, $85 million contract with the Kings. This is slightly higher than the reported $74 million deal that was initially circulated.
Spurs Benefit from Trade
The Spurs are seen as the big winners in this trade. They receive a young, talented forward in Barnes, who is coming off a career year in which he averaged 16.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. The unprotected first-round pick will also give the Spurs a chance to add a high-impact prospect in the upcoming draft.
Kings Miss on Impact Player
On the other hand, the Kings are viewed as having missed an opportunity to add a true impact player in DeRozan. While DeRozan is a solid scorer, he is not a true star and does not fill an urgent need for the Kings. The team still lacks a franchise player and may have overpaid for DeRozan's services.
DeRozan's Production in Chicago
In his last season with the Bulls, DeRozan averaged 24.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. He shot 49.5% from the field and 35.2% from three-point range.
Full Trade Details
Bulls receive: Thaddeus Young, Gorgui Dieng, 2023 second-round pick
Spurs receive: Harrison Barnes, 2023 unprotected first-round pick
Kings receive: DeMar DeRozan
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