Miami Heat pursue DeMar DeRozan amid competition from other teams
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Miami Heat are targeting free agent forward DeMar DeRozan, who remains unsigned after being waived by the Sacramento Kings. Interest in DeRozan has come from multiple teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Washington Wizards. A key factor in his potential decision to join Miami is his comfort with possibly taking a bench role, as he has primarily been a starter throughout his career. The Heat's internal discussions suggest they are not in a rush to finalize a deal, while DeRozan seeks a salary higher than a minimum contract.
- •DeRozan remains unsigned after being waived by the Kings in early July.
- •The Heat faces competition from several NBA teams for DeRozan.
- •DeRozan's comfort with a possible bench role is a concern.
- •Miami is discussing internal strategies and not rushing negotiations.
- •DeRozan is reportedly seeking a salary higher than the minimum.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Miami Heat Learn New Factor Delaying DeMar DeRozan’s Decision
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Miami Heat Get New DeMar DeRozan Decision Update from Insider
"The Miami Heat may be after Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson, but free agent forward DeMar DeRozan is still on the team’s radar. But the Heat has competition in the DeRozan sweepstakes. “As ESPN’s Shams Charania reported recently, DeRozan has generated interest from the Heat, Nuggets, Cavaliers and Washington Wizards, serving as a high-profile name, proven […] The post Report: Miami Heat Learn New Factor Delaying DeMar DeRozan’s Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Miami Heat may be after Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson, but free agent forward DeMar DeRozan is still on the team’s radar. But the Heat has competition in the DeRozan sweepstakes. “As ESPN’s Shams Charania reported recently, DeRozan has generated interest from the Heat, Nuggets, Cavaliers and Washington Wizards, serving as a high-profile name, proven […] The post Report: Miami Heat Get New DeMar DeRozan Decision Update from Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:03 AMReport: Miami Heat Learn New Factor Delaying DeMar DeRozan’s Decision
The Miami Heat may be after Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson, but free agent forward DeMar DeRozan is still on the team’s radar. But the Heat has competition in the DeRozan sweepstakes. “As ESPN’s Shams Charania reported recently, DeRozan has generated interest from the Heat, Nuggets, Cavaliers and Washington Wizards, serving as a high-profile name, proven […] The post Report: Miami Heat Learn New Factor Delaying DeMar DeRozan’s Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:03 AMReport: Miami Heat Get New DeMar DeRozan Decision Update from Insider
The Miami Heat may be after Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson, but free agent forward DeMar DeRozan is still on the team’s radar. But the Heat has competition in the DeRozan sweepstakes. “As ESPN’s Shams Charania reported recently, DeRozan has generated interest from the Heat, Nuggets, Cavaliers and Washington Wizards, serving as a high-profile name, proven […] The post Report: Miami Heat Get New DeMar DeRozan Decision Update from Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
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