DeMar DeRozan Won’t Sign Anywhere Until Paul George’s Situation Is Done

According to Marc Stein, until Paul George signs somewhere, DeMar DeRozan will most likely wait and then assess his options. This is if the Chicago Bulls and him are discontinuing their partnership.

DeRozan has meetings with the Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic, and Philadelphia 76ers. At one point, all teams were rumored to be interested in George.

It’s been stated that if George were to leave Los Angeles, then DeRozan could become a real acquisition for the franchise. He’s always wanted to play at home for years.

For additional knowledge, Chicago has yet to make meaningful progress with DeRozan. So, this means the Bulls could be getting out of the DeMar DeRozan business.

Bulls Ready To Lower Asking Price For Zach LaVine

According to NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson, the Chicago Bulls are preparing themselves to be forced to take a lower offer for Zach LaVine than they previously were during the trade deadline.

Chicago is ready to part ways with their former franchise player, as both sides agreed to part ways if a deal could be reached with a potential suitor. However, teams were concerned with his injury, how massive his contract is, and if he could be paid like a number one option but play like a third option.

General Manager Marc Eversley wants to reengage the market and talk to teams that may be interested in the 29-year-old wing. Even if this all means lowering the price and not getting their

“I do get the sense both sides are motivated to make something work this offseason,” writes K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “I don’t think the Bulls will take an awful deal if little materializes, but I do get the sense they’re open to more possibilities than before. More to the point: I’ve reported before what their asking price was—All-Star level talent, first-round picks or both—and my sense is that it has dropped significantly.”

LaVine signed a five-year, $215 million deal back in 2022.

Alex Caruso (Ankle) Doubtful For Heat Game

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, confirmed by head coach Billy Donovan, the Chicago Bulls will be without their 3-and-D player for Friday’s elimination Play-In game.

Alex Caruso suffered a “significant” ankle injury during Wednesday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. The injury occurred when Andre Drummond collided with the 30-year-old.

It appeared Drummond stepped on his foot, which knocked him out for the remainder of the game. Caruso tried returning to the game, but ultimately, he was ruled out. From watching the game, it looked like he had a limp or something prohibiting him from moving correctly.