Day: July 30, 2024

DeMar DeRozan, Bulls Never Came Close To Extension DealDeMar DeRozan, Bulls Never Came Close To Extension Deal

DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls were never close to a contract extension throughout the 23-24 season, sources tell Jamal Collier of ESPN.

DeRozan and Arturas Kanisovas had each maintained interest in continuing the partnership. DeRozan was a leader for the Bulls both on and off the floor and had invested in the development of the team’s young players.

When the Bulls traded Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey before the draft in June, it was a clear sign that they planned to move on. DeRozan eventually was acquired by the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade.

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Blazers Expected To Move One Of Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons Before Training CampBlazers Expected To Move One Of Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons Before Training Camp

In an interview with Sactown Sports 1140, Portland Trail Blazers beat writers Aaron Fentress said that the team’s offseason moves aren’t done yet. Fentress reported that Portland is expected to move at least one of Jerami Grant or Anfernee Simons before training camp.

“I would be surprised if Jerami (Grant) or Anfernee Simons, that one of the two is not moved. I was told that that’s definitely the goal, that one of the two would probably be gone before training camp,” Fentress said. “Both being gone might be different. They obviously have time. They can wait until the trade deadline and see if someone else will offer more.”

The Blazers are building their roster around Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe in the backcourt. Simons could be the odd man out of that backcourt trio. He’s the best player of that group, so he’ll likely start. If he doesn’t start, Simons could request a trade. That could see Portland get ahead of things, to open up more minutes for Henderson and Sharpe.

Grant is content in Portland for now, but he reportedly doesn’t want to be on a rebuilding team. He’s also drawn interest from a handful of teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers. That trade could take a bit longer to come together, due to the size and length of Grant’s contract.

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