Nuggets Score 6-Time All-Star DeMar DeRozan on One-Year Deal
Summary
DeMar DeRozan, a six-time NBA All-Star, has signed a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets worth $3.9 million. After being waived by the Sacramento Kings, DeRozan now has a chance to compete for an NBA championship with the Nuggets.Key Facts
- DeMar DeRozan was waived by the Sacramento Kings in early July to free up salary cap space.
- He signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, choosing them over the Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, and New Orleans Pelicans.
- DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star and one of the league’s best mid-range shooters.
- Last season, he averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds per game with the Kings.
- DeRozan has scored 26,711 points in his career, placing him 16th all-time in NBA scoring.
- He has missed only 10 games in the last two seasons despite playing 17 years in the league.
- The Denver Nuggets hope DeRozan will strengthen their scoring and defense alongside stars Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, and Aaron Gordon.
- DeRozan has never won an NBA championship and will try to win one with the Nuggets, who won the title three years ago.
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