DeMar DeRozan Traded to the Sacramento Kings

Key Points

• Sacramento Kings acquire DeMar DeRozan via sign-and-trade.
• DeRozan signs a three-year, $74 million contract.
• DeRozan averaged 24 points per game with the Chicago Bulls last season.

Details of the Trade

To acquire DeRozan, the Kings sent two future second-round draft picks to the Chicago Bulls. DeRozan, a four-time All-Star, was set to become a free agent this summer.

DeRozan's Impact on the Kings

DeRozan is expected to be a key contributor for the Kings, who finished with a 30-52 record last season. The 34-year-old forward is a consistent scorer and rebounder, and he is known for his durability.

DeRozan's Future with the Kings

DeRozan is signed with the Kings through the 2024-25 season. He will be 36 years old when his contract expires. It is possible that DeRozan could retire after that season, but he has not yet made any public statements about his future plans.