10 Way-too-early 2024 trade deadline candidates 76ers should monitor
By Tyler Watts
4. DeMar DeRozan
The Bulls have a decision to make on DeRozan before February’s trade deadline. He is making $28.6 million this season in the final year of his deal. Does Chicago extend the 34-year-old wing and risk paying for a few years of his decline?
If the six-time All-Star is not part of their plans, the Bulls should look to move on. DeRozan still has value and can help a contender, but what can the franchise get in return?
The 6’6 wing has made two straight All-Star appearances and has not lost a step. He has scored over 20 points per game for ten straight years and does it with outstanding efficiency and five assists per game.
The Mavericks gave up one first-round pick, two second-rounders, and two role players to acquire Kyrie Irving at last season’s deadline, and that feels like a safe asking price for Chicago.
The Philadelphia 76ers could be eager to add DeRozan’s star power to their roster as they look to make a deep playoff run. He is a master in the mid-range and someone that can set up his teammates and get buckets. The Sixers would have to quickly determine their offensive pecking order, but DeRozan would give Philly a boost on both ends of the floor if James Harden has played his last game with the team.