Sacramento Kings waive veteran DeMar DeRozan

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Sacramento Kings waive veteran DeMar DeRozan

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Pat Dowd | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 4:28 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings have opted to waive veteran wing DeMar DeRozan according to ESPN. Both DeRozan and the Kings reportedly worked together on coming to the resolution.

He will have a partially guaranteed contract for next season and is expected to have interest from multiple contenders as he hits the free agent market.

Just in: The Sacramento Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan, making the six-time All-Star one of the top free agents, sources tell ESPN. The sides worked collaboratively on this resolution after exploring trade routes. pic.twitter.com/IsSZXhV4An

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Derozan, who turns 37 in August, continues to be a solid contributor in the backcourt as he enters his 17th season in the NBA. For his career DeRozan has averaged 21.1 point, 4.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists on 47% shooting from the field.

He has also been named an All-Star three times throughout his career and has had 12 seasons averaging at least 20 points pergame.

DeRozan originally arrived in Sacramento in a trade with the Chicago Bulls in 2024.

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