DeMar DeRozan Makes Honest Chicago Bulls Statement

Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan spoke on the Chicago Bulls.

Jan 3, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center. | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Just last season, the Chicago Bulls had a big three of former and current All-Stars with Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan. Despite playing three years together, the trio only had one playoff appearance, which resulted in a 4-1 series defeat by the Milwaukee Bucks.

While being led by a likely Hall of Fame coach in Billy Donovan, the Bulls have struggled to put together a competitive squad since Jimmy Butler departed for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On Sunday, the Bulls enter their contest against the Sacramento Kings as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference and two games ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers as the 11th seed. The match-up will also mark the return of DeRozan to the Windy City, as he and the Kings aim to extend their winning streak to seven games.

Jan 6, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) takes a jump shot during the third quarter against the Miami Heat at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

In DeRozan's three seasons with Chicago, he averaged 25.5 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.7 rebounds across 229 games. He also earned two All-Star nods and finished 10th in MVP voting in the 2021-22 season.

When asked about his time in Chicago and that he wanted to return once his contract ended, DeRozan said, "Just the business of basketball at times. Two sides just not clicking trying to figure it out, you just gotta respect it. Sometimes, it's never no hard feelings felt, it's just part of the business that goes on."

.@DeMar_DeRozan returns the UC today for the first time since being traded.@KCJHoop | @Jason1Goff | @KendallG13 | #BullsCountdownLive pic.twitter.com/zE3H8m03kd

— Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) January 12, 2025

DeRozan went on to add that he still talks to his former teammates in Chicago often and that coach Donovan checked on him the other day.

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