DeMar DeRozan Traded to Sacramento Kings in Three-Team Deal
All-Star Forward Joins Sacramento in Blockbuster Move
Kings Land DeRozan, Bulls Acquire Aminu and Draft Picks
The Sacramento Kings have acquired six-time All-Star forward DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls in a three-team sign-and-trade deal. The Kings also received a first-round pick and two second-round picks from the San Antonio Spurs, who were involved in the transaction to facilitate the swap.
DeRozan, 32, spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Toronto Raptors, where he became a fan favorite. He was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and spent the last three seasons with the team. In 2021, he was named an All-Star for the sixth time in his career.
The Bulls acquired forward Thaddeus Young from the Spurs in the deal. Young, 33, is a veteran of 15 seasons and has played for seven different teams. He is known for his versatility and rebounding ability.
The Spurs also acquired a future first-round pick from the Kings and two future second-round picks from the Bulls. The Spurs will now have two future first-round picks in 2030 and one future first-round pick in 2031.
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