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Doug McDermott spent the 2024-25 season with the Sacramento Kings. He had 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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 29

NBA Notes: Jrue Holiday, Blazers, Doug McDermott, Kings, Clippers

Jrue Holiday knows what it takes to win an NBA title. Now he’s trying to help the Trail Blazers figure out how to get into the postseason. The veteran guard, acquired by Portland from Boston in June, is expected to start in the backcourt alongside Shaedon Sharpe.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Apex Sports / July 23

Doug McDermott-Sacramento Kings Update

Doug McDermott, a former college basketball star, will return to the Sacramento Kings on a one-year, $3.6 million contract. McDermott, 33, played for the Kings last season.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 23

Ben Simmons Receives Huge Update Amid Kings' Interest: Report

The Sacramento Kings have been linked to a few big-name players throughout the 2025 NBA offseason, but former first-overall pick Ben Simmons has seemed like the most realistic.

Sacramento Kings News / Fastbreak on SI / July 22

NBA World Reacts To Doug McDermott News

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.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 22

Pacers Notes: Ex-Pacer Signs in West, GM High on Young Guard, Victor Oladipo Reunion Incoming?

Former Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott is set to spend his 12th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings after signing a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Sacramento Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Doug McDermott Re-Signs With Kings on One-Year Deal

Veteran NBA forward Doug McDermott is returning to the Sacramento Kings for another run. McDermott has agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.6 million, agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 21

Sacramento Kings Sign 11-Year NBA Veteran Sharpshooter

The Sacramento Kings have been in an awkward position recently, not only where they stand among a very competitive Western Conference, but with their underwhelming roster construction as well.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 15

Cavaliers Urged To Target Malcolm Brogdon, Doug McDermott, Thomas Bryant

One NBA analyst has urged the Cleveland Cavaliers to target Malcolm Brogdon, Doug McDermott and Thomas Bryant. Andy Quach of SI thinks the Cavaliers should target Brogdon, McDermott and Bryant on veteran minimum deals.

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Boston Celtics Defeat Sacramento Kings 113-95

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New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / March 10

Knicks could reunite with deadeye pure scorer in free agency

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 20

Doug McDermott Reveals Reason for Signing with the Kings

One primary concern for the Sacramento Kings heading into the 2024-25 regular season was their lack of forward depth behind a starting tandem of Keegan Murray and DeMar DeRozan.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 16

Kings Signing Veteran Sharpshooter Doug McDermott

The Kings are signing NBA free agent guard/forward Doug McDermott to a one-year contract, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Whether or not the deal is guaranteed is anyone’s guess at this point, but given McDermott’s experience in the NBA, it likely is more than just a contract for training camp.

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 18

Sacramento Kings double down on offense with McBuckets signing

The Sacramento Kings are trying to rekindle their offense after a down 2023-24 season. Enter, Doug McDermott.

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Doug McDermott practices on Friday, getting close to a return from calf injury Indiana Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers wing Doug McDermott was able to practice today as he approaches a return to action for the blue and gold. McDermott has been dealing with a strained right calf, and it has kept him out for the last few weeks.