Apr 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Fans Slam Breaks On Potential DeMar DeRozan Trade

Originally posted on Miami Heat on SI | By Skylar Nelson | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 5:59 PM ET

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan has once again surfaced as a potential trade target for the Miami Heat amid the trade saga of NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Despite the buzz, many Heat fans are already slamming the brakes on the idea as Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Pelle Larsson are potential options in the exchange.

Bleacher Report’s DeMar DeRozan / Heat package:

• Duncan Robinson
• Jaime Jaquez Jr
• Pelle Larsson

— (@HeatvsHaters) June 19, 2025

DeRozan, 35, joined Sacramento last offseason as apart of a three-team sign-and-trade deal that sent him from the Chicago Bulls. DeRozan signed a three-year contract, averaging 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists in 77 games.

However, some Heat fans believe DeRozan is past his prime. They would rather keep Larsson, who showed promise as a rookie.

“I'm keeping Pelle. Demar isn't that good,” one fan said. “We aren't winning a title with him as part of a big 3 unless you are talking prime Wade and Shaq as the other 2.”

I'm keeping Pelle. Demar isn't that good. We aren't winning a title with him as part of a big 3 unless you are talking prime Wade and Shaq as the other 2.
— RIP (@rip327) June 19, 2025

Another fan used a Lebron James quote to say that they would become a fan of another NBA team if DeRozan is traded to the Heat.

Me if we get DeRozan pic.twitter.com/tJmtAQBfjZ
— Exceed (@TBExceed) June 19, 2025

Fans hilariously denied the acquisition because of DeRozan's declining skills.

I speak for everyone when I say we don’t want defrozen
— Joan Garcia Stan (@GiantHeatCuler) June 19, 2025

That would take us from 37 wins to 36 wins
— Alex (@AlexMarino_13) June 19, 2025

At this point, fans are holding out hope for Durant. He turns 37 before the start of this season but still averaged nearly 27 points. He is a much better fit than DeRozan.