DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls have been by no means near a contract extension all through the 23-24 season, sources inform Jamal Collier of ESPN.
DeRozan and Arturas Kanisovas had every maintained curiosity in persevering with the partnership. DeRozan was a pacesetter for the Bulls each on and off the ground and had invested within the improvement of the staff’s younger gamers.
When the Bulls traded Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey earlier than the draft in June, it was a transparent signal that they deliberate to maneuver on. DeRozan finally was acquired by the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade.