DeMar DeRozan Reveals What Happened With Lakers In Free Agency

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DeMar DeRozan was thinking of the Lakers in free agency this past summer.

Throughout the preseason, Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan have proven to be a powerhouse for the Chicago Bulls. Their chemistry has been off the charts so far and heading into this season, the Bulls seem poised for a playoff run. This is great news for fans of the team, and if you're a player like DeRozan, you can't help but be excited about the youth that surrounds you.

Recently, DeRozan got to speak with Shams Charania of Stadium where he went in-depth on his move to Chicago and how he loves playing with LaVine. He also got to talk about free agency, where he almost signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. While his talks with LeBron James were great, he also felt as though there were roadblocks that kept him off of their roster.

DeMar DeRozan Reveals What Happened With Lakers In Free Agency
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“They was great, honestly," DeRozan said. "Tried to make it work, had plenty of conversations with Bron. Tried to make it work…just didn’t work. You know how the business goes. One thing can just change the whole dynamic on everything. But it was a hell of an opportunity that we tried to make happen. Me being from LA would’ve been crazy, but some things just don’t work out. It’s always great just to have the opportunity.”

While DeRozan won't get to play for his hometown team, there is no denying that he has a fantastic opportunity ahead of him. If the new Bulls Big Three can carry their momentum from the preseason, they could very well become darkhorses in the Eastern Conference.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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