Photos: Sacramento Kings 124, Chicago Bulls 119 on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in DeMar DeRozan’s return

January 12, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Sacramento Kings 124-119 at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. It was DeMar DeRozan’s first game at the United Center after signing with the Kings in free agency after three seasons with the Bulls.

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) looks at the Chicago Bulls bench during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan looks at the Chicago Bulls bench during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) gets past Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) to go up for a basket during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan gets past Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams to go up for a basket during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) tries to get past Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan tries to get past Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) makes a face at his former teammates on the Chicago Bulls bench after scoring during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan makes a face at his former teammates on the Chicago Bulls bench after scoring during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls players laugh after their former teammate Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) made a face at their bench during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls players laugh after their former teammate Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan made a face at their bench during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) points to the Chicago Bulls bench during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan points to the Chicago Bulls bench during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) protects the ball from Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) and Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (15) during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan protects the ball from Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith and Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) hugs Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) after the Sacramento Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls 124-119 at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan hugs Chicago Bulls guard Coby White after the Sacramento Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls 124-119 at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) hugs Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) after the Sacramento Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls 124-119 at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević hugs Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan after the Sacramento Kings defeated the Chicago Bulls 124-119 at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan signs autographs before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter (5) goofs around with Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) before their game at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter goofs around with Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan before their game at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan speaks to Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan speaks to Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots while guarded by Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan shoots while guarded by Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) tries to get past Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker tries to get past Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) and Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) guard Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis and Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox guard Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) battles Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis battles Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan speaks to Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan speaks to Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan yells during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan yells during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) tries to get past Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker tries to get past Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter during the fourth quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) looks to make a play while under pressure during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine looks to make a play while under pressure during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) blocks Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith blocks Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) guards Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles guards Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) guards Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine guards Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) tries to get past Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles tries to get past Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) tries to score while guarded by Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter during the second quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker tries to score while guarded by Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter during the second quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) reacts after he got called for a foul on Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter during the second quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker reacts after he got called for a foul on Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter during the second quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks to make a play during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball looks to make a play during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry (25) tries to score while guarded Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry tries to score while guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) tries to score while guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith tries to score while guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) protects the ball during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine protects the ball during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) tries to get past Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) and Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine tries to get past Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter and Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) goes up for a basket during the first quarter while guarded by Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey goes up for a basket during the first quarter while guarded by Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) battles Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) and Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) for the ball during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey battles Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray and Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan for the ball during the first quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (15) and guard Josh Giddey (3) battle Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips and guard Josh Giddey battle Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter during the third quarter at the United Center on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)