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The San Antonio Spurs have been a perennial playoff team. They have been one of the best franchises over the course of the past two decades.
But the Spurs have lost key players over the past few years, and their path to the playoffs is no longer safe. They have made a very rocky start to the season and have a 10-16 losing record. The Spurs are currently the 12th ranked team in the Western Conference.
DeMar DeRozan was traded to the Spurs last season as a part of the Kawhi Leonard trade package. He has been a consistent performer for the Spurs and is averaging 21 points per game for the season on better than 50% shooting from the field.
But DeRozan is still not a good fit with the team, especially because of his deficiencies from the 3PT line. He has a very high market value though, and there are going to be teams that would be willing to trade for him.
Here are the 3 teams that should trade for DeRozan:
#3 Toronto Raptors
The Raptors was home for DeRozan for a long time, but then they traded him in 2018 to acquire Kawhi Leonard. The move paid off quite well, with Leonard guiding the Raptors to their first ever title.
With Leonard having left for the Clippers, the Raptors may look to bring back their former star player. DeRozan made several All-star teams with the Raptors and was a very vital cog to their setup.
The Raptors currently have an 18-8 record and are the fifth ranked team in the Eastern Conference. DeRozan will be a great addition to this side; the move can bring them back into the mix of title contenders.
#2 Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have one of the best centers in the league today in Karl-Anthony Towns. He is a great asset in modern NBA and is a very good 3PT shooter for his position.
The Timberwolves seem to be the best fit for DeRozan as they can play him along with four shooters. DeRozan brings elite scoring options and is a great driver, and he will have ample space when operating in the Timberwolves setup.
Currently, DeRozan is playing with Murray and Aldridge in the Spurs setup and doesn't get proper space in the lane to drive.
Andrew Wiggins has seen his numbers increase across boards this season. A lineup of Teague, Wiggins, DeRozan and Towns will be very intriguing to watch.
This will be a great trade for both Timerwolves and DeRozan, and will further increase the competition in the loaded Western Conference.
#1 Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic have already shown interest in trading for DeMar DeRozan. They have one of the best defenses in the league this season but have been terrible on the offensive end.
The Magic are the 28th-ranked offensive team in the league and don't have any elite scorer right now. As a result, they are the 8th-ranked team in the league and have a 12-15 record.
DeRozan will be a great addition to the Magic lineup, bringing offensive punch to the side. DeRozan is a good isolation player and can create off-the-dribble shots. The Magic also have Nikola Vucevic, and he is terrific at spreading the floor. DeRozan and Vucevic can be a great offensive combo for the Magic.
The Magic seem to be the perfect destination for DeRozan, and if he joins he will immediately make them a contender for the playoffs.
