Knicks Rumors: DeMar DeRozan Signing Was Considered by NY’s Front Office

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Chicago Bulls swingman DeMar DeRozan may have been closer to becoming the New York Knicks’ swingman than previously known.

According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks were considering making a run at the free-agent veteran and had enough cap space available to make it happen (h/t NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin):

“Turns out, according to two NBA sources, [Knicks GM Scott] Perry was leaning toward a bolder pursuit, that of San Antonio standout swingman DeMar DeRozan. He made the All-Star Game his last three seasons in Toronto before being traded to the Spurs in 2018. DeRozan, though, would have cost more per season. According to the sources, DeRozan had sincere interest in the Knicks, but instead ended up with a generous deal in Chicago – a three-year, $85 million package. The Knicks inked [Evan] Fournier for four years, $78 million (with bonuses) while retaining a team option for the final season.”

The Knicks instead added Kemba Walker while re-signing Nerlens Noel, Derrick Rose and Alec Burks after a surprise playoff run in 2020.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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