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 editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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