DeMar DeRozan considered for Heat as free agency approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Miami Heat may target DeMar DeRozan following his potential buyout from the Sacramento Kings. DeRozan, a veteran forward at 36 years old, would be signed at the veteran minimum, impacting the team's salary cap by approximately $2.5 million. The Heat's roster currently lacks shot creation, making DeRozan a viable option despite concerns about his three-point shooting. The franchise's history of pursuing former opponents adds context to this potential signing as offseason moves begin to unfold.
- •Heat may acquire DeRozan after his buyout from Kings.
- •Signing could be for the veteran minimum of $2.5 million.
- •Current roster lacks consistent shot creation options.
- •Team history shows a trend of targeting former rivals.
- •Decision on other candidates like Zach LaVine remains uncertain.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Does DeMar DeRozan make sense for Heat with his age and his game?
"Q: Ira, please tell me we’re not going with DeMar DeRozan, a 36-year-old who does not shoot threes? We do better. – Al. A: First, some perspective. If the Heat do make a move for DeMar DeRozan after his buyout from the Kings, it will be for the veteran minimum, a hit of only (relatively NBA speaking) $2.5 million against the cap/tax/apron. Sometimes, you get what you pay for. And the reality ...
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