DeMar DeRozan gets a heartfelt message from interim Kings head coach Doug Christie after the veteran's latest scoring milestone.
DeMar DeRozan never had a hard time defining himself in Chicago. That was true even as he returned to the United Center in a black and purple jersey on Sunday, helming the Sacramento Kings to a 124-119 win in his first game against the Bulls since leaving the organization in free agency last summer.
DeRozan contributed 24 points (9-21 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 123-100 victory over Washington. DeRozan didn't have his best shooting performance and missed all four of his three-point attempts,
DeMar DeRozan returned to the Windy City for the first time since getting traded to the Sacramento Kings in the offseason.
Since DeRozan left Chicago, the Bulls have seen two-time NBA All-Star Zach LaVine take his place as the team's leader. After playing just 25 games last season, LaVine has taken his game to the next level, proving it against his former teammate by dropping 36 points in Sunday's loss.
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DeRozan makes triumphant return to Chicago as Kings beat Bulls
DeMar DeRozan made a triumphant return to Chicago. He scored 21 points in Sacramento’s 124-119 victory over the Bulls, helping the Kings extend their season-high win streak to seven games.
DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded his league-leading 36 th double-double of the season to lead the Kings to a 132-127 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, Malik Monk added 26 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.
DeMar DeRozan shared his appreciation for his time with the Bulls after his return to Chicago was met with a standing ovation and video tribute.
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The Golden State Warriors would acquire Brandon Ingram in a proposed four-team trade that would also involve the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine.