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DeMar DeRozan has been waived by the Sacramento Kings after spending two seasons with the franchise after joining in 2024.
DeRozan, a 17-year NBA veteran, was drafted in 2009 with the ninth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors. In his career, he’s also played for the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls. The six-time All-Star was released from the Kings on Monday, July 6, the team announced.
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Both, DeRozan and the Kings front office reportedly worked together, collaboratively to waive DeRozan after searching for possible trade destinations, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.
DeRozan was a consummate professional during his time with the Kings. During the 2025-26 season, he led the team in games started and played with 77. He led Sacramento in scoring among players on the team with at least 50 appearances, averaging 18.4 points per contest.
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“My whole goal since I been in the league is to try and find ways to come back and be better,” DeRozan told USA TODAY Sports during his end-of-season exit interview with the Kings in April.
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DeRozan now becomes an unrestricted free agent and one of the remaining highly regarded players available throughout the free agency pool. There are plenty of teams, especially contenders, who can utilize his skillset, veteran leadership and professionalism inside their locker room.
Here are possible free agency landing spots for DeRozan after being waived by the Kings.
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