The Big Trade
In a shocking turn of events, DeMar DeRozan has officially left the Chicago Bulls. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, DeRozan was part of a three-team sign-and-trade deal that sent him to the Sacramento Kings. In exchange, the Bulls received Chris Duarte and two second-round picks. Additionally, Kings forward Harrison Barnes was traded to the San Antonio Spurs, with the two teams swapping a 2031 draft pick. DeRozan's new deal with the Kings is reportedly worth $74 million over three years.
Chicago's Bold Move
The Bulls had initially hoped to retain DeRozan, with executive vice president Artūras Karnišovas stating, "We're going to look at everything, everything is on the table." However, DeRozan's departure was hinted at last week when reports emerged that he was looking to move on. The Bulls' recent focus on adding younger players indicated a clear shift in strategy, making DeRozan's exit almost inevitable.
Chris Duarte, a 27-year-old shooting guard known for his 34.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc, fits this new direction perfectly.
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