What is DeMar DeRozan's contract with Sacramento King? Breakdown of salary, duration and more
DeMar DeRozan, one of the most talented free agents on the transfer market, has finally agreed on a deal with the Sacramento Kings. NBA insider Chris Haynes had revealed that the former Chicago Bulls player had agreed on a sign-and-trade deal with the Kings and will be moving to Sacramento soon.
In a later tweet, Haynes did a contract breakdown and revealed the salary DeMar DeRozan would receive during his time with the Kings. According to the NBA insider, DeRozan has signed a 3-year deal with the Kings worth $76 million plus incentives.
The first two years of his stay at Sacramento will guarantee the former Bulls player $59 million. The remaining amount for the third year is partially guaranteed and would depend on certain factors.
DeMar DeRozan did exceptionally well for the Chicago Bulls last season. He averaged 24.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists. He had a great 48.0% field goal shooting percentage and shot 33.3% from the three-point line.
DeRozan's addition to the Sacramento Kings will bring some more depth and strength to the roster. The former Bulls player will also add more shot creation on a team that already features All-Stars De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
DeMar DeRozan receives a warm welcome in Sacramento featuring 'Not Like Us' in the background
DeMar DeRozan received a resounding and warm welcome at Sacramento with Kendrick Lamar's hit release "Not Like Us" playing in the background. The former Bulls star was introduced to the Kings fans at the Golden 1 Center who witnessed the California Classic Summer League game between Sacramento and Team China.
A video of DeRozan's introduction was posted online on X. In the video, the new Kings player can be seen entering the court waving his hands to the fans as he made his way to the front court seats.
The crowd gave a standing ovation to the new Kings star. The announcer in the arena can be heard making a praiseworthy introduction of DeRozan to the fans present in the arena.
As the six-time All-Star looked for his seat, the music playing in the arena changed to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." It was a fitting introduction song for DeRozan given that he made a cameo in the music video for the song released on July 4.