Heat and Cavs compete for DeMar DeRozan after Kings waive him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in signing DeMar DeRozan, who was recently waived by the Sacramento Kings. DeRozan joins the free-agent market after a two-season stint with the Kings. With an average of 18.4 points per game in 2025, DeRozan remains a sought-after player. The Heat, who recently traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo, could benefit from his scoring ability. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers view DeRozan as a potential addition should their pursuit of LeBron James not materialize, providing playoff experience and scoring alongside Donovan Mitchell. Teams like the Lakers and Clippers have also been mentioned, but the Lakers seem out of the running for him.
- •Heat and Cavs are frontrunners for DeRozan, waived by Kings.
- •DeRozan averaged 18.4 points per game in 2025.
- •Heat recently acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Cavs may consider DeRozan if they don't sign LeBron James.
- •Lakers reportedly not pursuing DeRozan.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Heat and Cavs predicted to battle for former $85 million All-NBA wing
"Two Eastern Conference contenders, the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, could be battling for the services of a six-time All-Star wing who recently hit the free-agent market.
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