DeMar DeRozan to Lakers a ‘done deal’? The Bulls star explains what happened in free agency

The Lakers’ interest in DeMar DeRozan is not surprising. There have been four All-Star connections with Los Angeles as of November 2020, and after a disappointing season, the franchise is looking to upgrade the roster.

One thing that may not be common knowledge is how close DeRozan came wearing the purple and yellow jersey. In an interview with Yahoo Sports ‘Chris Haynes, the four-time All-Star star revealed that he believes he will come to LA as part of a signing and commercial agreement between the Lakers and the Spurs.

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“I feel that going to the Lakers is a done deal and we will look into it,” said DeRozan, a native of Compton, California. I will come home. “The business side of things didn’t go well. Some things didn’t work out. It didn’t work out. It’s just part of the job, part of the game. My next pick is definitely Chicago. . So looking back at it, it worked fine.”

After the Lakers triggered a trade with Russell Westbrook, DeRozan eventually joined the Bulls as part of a signing and sale agreement. The 32-year-old has flourished with Zach LaVine to start the 2021-22 season, averaging 26.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 51.0 % from the field and 37.1% from outside the arc. Going into Wednesday’s game, the Bulls own the second-best record in the Eastern Conference (10-4).

Westbrook, meanwhile, has struggled in an attempt to elevate the Lakers. His tally of goals and shots are both down from last season, and he is leading the league in scoring. Los Angeles has been on the sidelines with LeBron James sidelined with an abdominal injury and placed seventh in the Western Conference (8-7).

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Despite the initial success, DeRozan will not be targeting the Lakers for choosing Westbrook over him. He told Haynes that “it’s hard to turn down a player of that caliber.”

“I can’t speak for the Lakers, but they went with what they felt was best for them,” DeRozan said. “And it’s all out of respect for them. No resentment. No hatred, but I just see it as part of the game. A deal is never made until it’s done. success. I learned that. It didn’t work. Me” I’m glad I’m in Chicago. “

Of course, DeRozan really doesn’t need to say anything at this point. The numbers speak for themselves.