Heat Get Bad News as Wizards Enter DeMar DeRozan Race

New DeMar DeRozan Rumors Reveal Landing Spot Emerging After Russell Westbrook's NBA Retirement

The Washington Wizards missed out on Russell Westbrook after he decided to retire this offseason, but that doesn't mean the team's hunt for another veteran contributor has waned.

Heat Get Bad News as Wizards Enter DeMar DeRozan Race

DeMar DeRozan remains one of the most notable veteran players available in the NBA free agent market. The six-time All-Star has built his career around scoring, mid-range shot creation, and the ability to create offense in isolation situations. The 37-year-old is coming off a season with the Sacramento Kings in which he averaged 18.4 points, […] The post Heat Get Bad News as Wizards Enter DeMar DeRozan Race appeared first on HEAVY.

NBA Rumors: Wizards After DeRozan, Heat Eye Thompson, Timberwolves Search

The Washington Wizards are shifting their focus to DeMar DeRozan after unsuccessfully pursuing Russell Westbrook. DeRozan is a primary target for several teams including the Heat and Nuggets. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are still searching for a starting power forward despite recent roster additions and have expressed interest in a couple of free agents, including Jonathan Kuminga. In Miami, the Heat are keen on acquiring Klay Thompson but prefe…

NBA Rumors: Wizards, DeMar DeRozan, Timberwolves, Heat, Klay Thompson

Wizards The Wizards’ pursuit of another veteran name apparently didn’t end when their efforts to land Russell Westbrook went nowhere. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Washington shifted its attention to DeMar DeRozan after failing to land Westbrook. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported last month that the Wizards were among the teams with interest in DeRozan. The Heat and Nuggets have also frequently been connected to the six-time All-…

Free Agency Rumors: Wolves, Heat, Klay, DeRozan

Appearing on a live edition of The Jon Krawczynski Show (YouTube link), Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly acknowledged that the team doesn’t have an obvious starter at power forward alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. However, Connelly said the Wolves believe they have internal options for the four and added that the team is excited about the addition of veteran free agent Trey Lyl…

DeMar DeRozan Free Agency: Six-Time All-Star Waived by Kings, Multiple Contenders Circle

DeMar DeRozan is a free agent, and every contender in the league now has a decision to make. The Sacramento Kings waived the six-time All-Star, ending his brief tenure in California and putting a legitimate offensive weapon on the open market. The Wizards, Heat, Nuggets, and Cavaliers have all shown interest, and the market is …