Blazers confirm they are not pursuing DeMar DeRozan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers are not interested in free agent DeMar DeRozan, according to league sources. The team joins several others, including the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, in assessing their options for bolstering the roster after recent free agency activity. DeRozan, recently waived by Sacramento, is seen as a significant player in free agency discussions but may be limited in offers due to his age and role preference. The Heat and Cavaliers have been linked to DeRozan among other free agents, indicating a competitive should he enter negotiations with teams.
- •Blazers are not pursuing DeMar DeRozan as a free agent.
- •DeRozan was waived by Sacramento three weeks ago.
- •Cavaliers have expressed interest in multiple free agents, including DeRozan.
- •Miami Heat has shown interest in DeRozan amid other roster needs.
- •DeRozan's age and playing style raise questions about his role on a new team.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Blazers not interested in DeMar DeRozan
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 12:46 AMMikel Brown Jr.’s promising Nets debut comes with praise, patience and a familiar believer
NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 12:19 AMHouston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks
NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 12:19 AMPortland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns
NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 12:19 AMPhiladelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 12:19 AMWashington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors
NBA•Oct 17, 2026, 12:00 AM5 Bold Miami Heat Predictions for 2026-2027 Season, Including Return of Vintage Giannis Antetokounmpo
