DeMar DeRozan Hanging Out With Jimmy Butler And Kyle Lowry

After Thursday's loss to the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry hung out with Bulls star DeMar DeRozan.

The trio was together at an event that featured Butler's Big Face Brand. The photo and video were posted to Butler's Instagram story on Friday evening.

Heat veteran Kevin Love also made an appearance at the event to support his teammate.

These moments are fueling the fire of trade rumors surrounding DeRozan. The Bulls 10-16 record is placing DeRozan and Zach LaVine as potential targets for the Heat.

However, Butler's efforts to recruit fellow stars were unsuccessful during the offseason with Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard.

The difference is that Lowry and DeRozan were teammates and friends during their tenures with the Toronto Raptors. The duo never won a championship together but made continuous noise in the Eastern Conference.

DeMar DeRozan hanging out with Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler last night

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DeRozan is averaging 22.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.6 assists on 43.7 percent shooting. Despite the numbers, there are two problems with the veteran coming to Miami.

His playstyle nearly replicates that of Butler. They prosper from attacking in the paint while knocking down a consistent mid-range shot. Not to mention, both of them are 34 years old.

Chicago's asking price for him may exceed what the Heat are willing to part ways with. Guard Tyler Herro continually proves himself but is still discussed in trades.

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