Source: Kings land DeMar DeRozan, send Harrison Barnes to the Spurs

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The goal is to always improve, and the Sacramento Kings did just that on Saturday.

According to a league source, the Kings are acquiring 34-year-old star wing DeMar DeRozan in a three-team trade with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. Shams Charania from The Athletic was first with the news.

In exchange for DeRozan, the Kings sent veteran forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 first round pick swap to the Spurs, as well as Chris Duarte and two second round picks to the Bulls.

The Bulls and Kings pulled off a sign-and-trade for the six-time All-Star, with DeRozan landing in Sacramento on a three-year, $76 million contract plus incentives. According to TNT’s Chris Haynes, the first two years of DeRozan’s contract is fully guaranteed at $59 million. The third year is partially guaranteed.

Despite his age, DeRozan still has plenty left in the tank. He averaged 24 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 79 games for the Bulls last season while playing a league-best 37.8 minutes per game. He shot 48 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three on 2.8 attempts per game. 

This was a bold move by Kings general manager Monte McNair, especially with the free agent market drying up. Here is a quick look at what DeRozan’s addition means to Sacramento.