Overview
- LeBron James announced he will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, ending the monthlong delay that had frozen veteran free-agent movement.
- DeMar DeRozan is available after the Sacramento Kings waived him in a cost-cutting move that reduced their payroll exposure.
- Miami is expected to hold fresh conversations with DeRozan but has given him no formal assurance that it will pursue a deal.
- Other teams that missed on LeBron, such as Cleveland, Golden State and Detroit, have been linked to DeRozan as they evaluate fit, role and cost.
- DeRozan averaged 18.4 points last season and is likely to consider lower-cost or veteran-minimum options if he prioritizes a defined bench role and roster fit given concerns about three-point shooting and spacing.