Nov 8, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (7) during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Doug McDermott News

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 5:46 PM ET

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Doug McDermott spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Sacramento Kings. The former college superstar finished the year with averages of 3.5 points per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 43.6% from the three-point range in 42 games. This week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that McDermott will re-sign with the Kings on a new deal. Via Charania: "Free agent Doug McDermott has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Sacramento Kings, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. McDermott will enter his 12th NBA season after shooting 44% from 3 in 42 Kings games in 2024-25." Many fans reacted to the news on social media. @CuffsTheLegend: "McDermott was once a go to scorer at Creighton and he’s turned into a solid nba role player for 12 years. Know your role! " @kings_muse: "Doug McDermott getting paid more than Keon Ellis is criminal" Coach McDermott: "Congrats Doug!!" @Blakes_Takes: "Dougy McBuckets is still in the league? Good for him" @JackDannKF: "Hard to b

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