The Denver Nuggets reportedly just set the stage for a veteran All-Star move, making big waves in the Western Conference. They traded Peyton Watson on Wednesday, and according to NBA insider Chris Haynes, they’ve already got their eyes on a major free agent: DeMar DeRozan.
DeRozan’s Iron Man Stats Could Push Denver Over The Top
DeMar DeRozan, who just got released by the Sacramento Kings earlier this offseason, is a free agent looking for his next landing spot. At 37 years old, he might be “far past his prime” according to some reports, but let’s be real, the man still puts up numbers! Last season with the Kings, he dropped 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game. That’s not exactly fading away, is it? Even better, this dude is an iron man. He’s played 74 or more games in each of the last five years! You don’t see that kind of durability in today’s NBA, especially from an aging player. Denver is looking to stay relevant in a brutal Western Conference, and a veteran presence like DeRozan would definitely give them a much-needed boost on offense. Imagine him playing alongside Nikola Jokić? Jokic makes everyone better, and adding DeRozan could make that roster seriously dangerous for a run in the West, even with their tough salary cap constraints.
Washington and Miami Are Coming Hard For DeMar
But Denver isn’t the only team smelling a championship-hungry veteran. The Washington Wizards and the Miami Heat are reportedly also in the mix, and both offer intriguing options for DeRozan, depending on what he wants at this point in his career. If he heads to Washington, he’d be teaming up with Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and AJ Dybantsa on a young squad that could absolutely make some noise in the East. Talk about potential! Then there’s Miami, a perennial contender that just landed Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. Adding DeRozan to a roster with Giannis and Bam Adebayo? That trio would give the stacked Eastern Conference a whole lot of trouble. Seriously, a LOT of trouble.
So, where does DeMar end up? His decision is still up in the air, but one thing is clear: he’s still chasing his very first championship ring. That desire to finally win a title is going to be the biggest motivator in his choice. Every team wants a player who bleeds for a championship, and DeRozan is exactly that. Keep your eyes peeled, folks, because this free agent chase is heating up!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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