New NBA Rumors Reveal DeMar DeRozan's Potential Landing Spots in Free Agency with LeBron Off Market

The Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers have shown interest in veteran forward DeMar DeRozan after LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

"I'm told Miami, Denver and Cleveland are among the teams interested in DeMar DeRozan," Charania reported during a Monday appearance on NBA Today.

DeRozan became a free agent after he was waived by the Sacramento Kings on July 6.

The 36-year-old started 77 games for Sacramento last season, averaging 18.4 points and 4.1 assists to go along with 2.9 rebounds per game. He shot 49.7 percent from the field and 32.0 percent from three-point territory.

Still, the Kings finished with a mere 22-60 record and owned a better net rating with DeRozan off the floor compared to having him on the court (via NBA.com).

While the six-time All-Star's days as one of the top scorers on a playoff contender are likely in the rearview mirror, he could contribute as a complementary offensive option moving forward.

The Cavs and Heat were reportedly in the mix for James, but may end up with DeRozan.

Cleveland is searching for more scoring from its wings after coming off an Eastern Conference Finals appearance. The Cavs are looking to add to their core of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

Miami has been busy this offseason, acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks on June 22.

As the Heat look to climb up the Eastern Conference standings led by Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, they could bring in an experienced veteran such as DeRozan.

The Nuggets are attempting to bounce back from a first-round playoff loss this year, representing their earliest postseason exit since 2022.

While Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray will continue to lead Denver's starting lineup, DeRozan might accept a depth role with the team. The Nuggets only ranked No. 20 in the NBA in bench scoring last season.