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DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls have held preliminary talks on a contract extension, sources tell Jamal Collier of ESPN.

The Bulls initially reached out to DeRozan with interest on a long-term deal.

The Bulls acquired DeRozan from the San Antonio Spurs on a three-year, $85 million sign-and-trade during the 2021 offseason. DeRozan has outplayed the contract by remaining one of the league’s best scoring wings. If DeRozan doesn’t sign an extension, he will become a free agent in 2024.

The Toronto Raptors have let rival front office know that it would take multiple unprotected first round picks for them to even consider trading OG Anunoby, sources tell Jake Fischer of Sports Betting News.

Anunoby is earning under $20 million this season and next and can become a free agent in 2024. Because Anunoby’s contract is so low, the Raptors almost certainly will be unable to extend him. Anunoby is also represented by Klutch Sports.

The Raptors would seek a trade package in the neighborhood of what the Atlanta Hawks sent to the San Antonio Spurs for Dejounte Murray. That trade included three first round picks and a draft swap.