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Last updated: 9/30/2019
Last updated: 9/30/2019
Last updated: 9/30/2019
Summary
Derozan is somewhat of a polarizing player. While nobody doubts his abilities as a scorer, there are many that doubt his impact on winning and ability to lead a team deep into the playoffs. Depsite his ability to score inside the arc at an above-average rate, his lack of a reliable three-point shots causes his eFG% to be below-average.
While Derozan's not a poor passer or defender, he doesn't excel at these areas either. I would be interested to see Derozan on a team where he was the third option, as he has spent the majority of his career as the primary scorer. Derozan's scoring ability can be very useful for when the defense takes away the offense's first option, but having Derozan be that first option is likely not a recipe for a great offense.
Cap Considerations
Derozan has a player option for his $27.7 million salary in 2020-2021, and will be an unrestricted free agent with a $38.2 million cap hold and full Bird rights if he opts out. If Derozan opts out, the Spurs could have a significant amount of cap space, but only if Derozan leaves. If the Spurs plan on re-signing Derozan, they will be operating over the salary cap and have no restrictions on re-signing him.
If Derozan is re-signed on a multi-year contract, front-loading his contract could be beneficial for the Spurs, as it could give them more flexibility in the future. However, this could push the Spurs near the luxury tax, depending on what happens with their other free agents.
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Derozan will certainly demand a starting salary of more than the full $9.3 million Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, which means only teams with cap space will be able to sign him. If Derozan and an over-the-cap team have mutual interest, sign-and-trade options can be explored.
Potential Teams: Spurs, Magic, Pistons, Nuggets, Hornets,
Predicted Contract: Opt-In: $27.7 million
If opt out: 3-year, $75 million with the Spurs
Actual Contract: Opt-In: $27.7 million
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Derozan predictably opted in, and considering all the extensions weakening the 2021 free agent class, he could get a solid contract next summer.
Last updated: 12/31/2020
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