What happened: The six-time All-Star accepted a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. The agreement is valued at $3.9 million, matching the veteran minimum.

Why it matters: The short-term commitment adds an experienced scorer without creating a multiyear obligation. It also closes one of the offseason's remaining veteran markets.

By the numbers: DeRozan averaged 18.4 points and 4.1 assists across 77 games in 2025-26.

What to watch: Attention turns to DeRozan's rotation role for the upcoming season.

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