During NBA free agency, the Sacramento Kings are reportedly a potential landing spot for guard DeMar DeRozan, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Lowe described the Kings as a “sneak DeRozan team” that could make a move to acquire the 34-year-old six-time NBA All-Star.
DeRozan had an impressive season with the Chicago Bulls, averaging 24.0 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game. If the Kings were to sign DeRozan, it would provide a significant offensive boost to the team and help alleviate some of the scoring load on players like Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox. However, Sacramento isn’t the only California team vying for DeRozan’s services, as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat are also in contention.
The Kings have struggled to compete with top teams in recent years and have not won a playoff series since 2003-2004 NBA season despite some recent successes. Adding a talented player like DeRozan could be a game-changer for Sacramento and help elevate their competitiveness to new heights. While it remains uncertain if Sacramento will be able to secure DeRozan’s signature during free agency, it is clear that they are making a push to bring him on board.