A three-way deal once again pushed the Lakers to the forefront, DeRozan's whereabouts were finally settled, in the three-way deal of the Bulls, Spurs, and Kings, DeRozan was sent to the Kings, and Duarte and the two second-rounders were sent to the Bulls, and the Spurs got Barnes of the Kings, which is not a big deal, but for the three parties, it is also what they need.
DeRozan is the sign-and-trade Kings, and the contract details are only 3 years and $76 million, plus the chips the Kings paid in this deal, it can be said that the Kings have almost nothing to lose.
In this deal, the Kings undoubtedly emerged as one of the biggest winners. Successfully acquiring such a strong star as DeRozan has undoubtedly greatly improved the strength of the Kings. DeRozan played in 79 regular-season games for the Bulls last season, averaging 37.8 minutes per game and averting 24 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.1 steals. His excellent scoring ability, all-round skills, and extensive game experience will give the Kings more tactical options and winning possibilities. With DeRozan on board, the future of the Kings is full of anticipation, and perhaps they are about to take off.
As the dust settles on this deal, it is still the Lakers who will be ridiculed. Previously, the Lakers also regarded DeRozan as one of the trade targets, and it was a key reinforcement plan, but now DeRozan has not even looked at the Lakers. It is reported that the contract offered by the Lakers is also greater than the contract of the Kings, but DeRozan did not have a good foresight to join the Lakers, so he gave up the opportunity to return to his hometown.
Not only DeRozan, but Bridges of the Hornets recently completed a contract extension with the team, which is also one of the Lakers' key reinforcement plans, but the Lakers will never be able to grab people, I really don't know what this management is doing, or the Lakers are still studying the highlights of Bronny's summer league 4 points, wanting to boost it and let Bronny sit on the Lakers' rotation qualifications.
The Lakers put it aside for the time being, and the Spurs were seen again in this deal. Previously, the Spurs had acquired Paul through a trade, which was a trade plan that allowed Wembanyama to grow rapidly, and now it has added the strength of the forward, how Barnes is also a qualified starting forward, although there are many slots, but the ability to assist Wembanyama is still there. Next, the Spurs may also get Markkanen through a trade, which is really exaggerated to say that this lineup is really exaggerated.
Either way, the biggest winner in this deal is still the King. The details of DeRozan's contract are also worth paying attention to, with a base amount of $74 million over three years, plus bonuses of up to $76 million. The $59 million for the first 2 years of the contract is fully guaranteed, and the contract for the third year is partially guaranteed. Such a contract design not only protects DeRozan's interests, but also retains some flexibility for the king in future operations.
It was previously revealed that the Bulls offered DeRozan a contract extension with an annual salary of up to 40 million, which is a proper salary cut, and it is a large salary cut, which is surprising, the Lakers didn't get DeRozan, and the Clippers didn't seize the opportunity, maybe the Los Angeles Bears still have some plans. With DeRozan joining the Kings, the competition in the West is bound to be even more fierce in the new season. It remains to be seen whether the Kings can make a breakthrough with this signing, and how other teams will respond.