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Report: DeRozan looking to accelerate Kings exit

DeMar DeRozan

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Yahoo! Sports’ Kelly Iko reports that DeMar DeRozan hopes to “accelerate” his departure from Sacramento.

The writing has been on the wall for quite some time that the Kings want to kick-start their rebuild by moving on from a few veteran players. With Zach LaVine opting into the final year of a deal that will pay him over $49 million, it will be easier financially for Sacramento to move on from DeRozan, either via trade or the waive-and-stretch provision. According to Iko’s report, DeRozan expects the latter to happen. Only $10 million of his 2026-27 contract is guaranteed, so spreading that money over three years would not significantly damage the Kings’ finances. DeRozan turns 37 next month, but in the right situation he can still provide solid middle-round value in standard fantasy leagues.

- Raphielle Johnson

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan.

Unsurprisingly, the six-time All Star will enter free agency as Sacramento looks to the future with a rebuild centered around young talent like Darius Acuff Jr. and Nique Clifford. DeRozan is now free to sign with the team of his choosing. Teams to keep an eye on include the Warriors, Heat, Lakers and Raptors. He could also team up with LeBron James, depending on where James ultimately decides to sign.
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DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), Russell Westbrook (foot) and Malik Monk (personal) are out for Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

The three veterans won’t be available for Sunday’s season finale. The absences of DeRozan, Westbrook and Monk have benefited Devin Carter, Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden. That will remain the case on Sunday, with Carter coming off a 29-point effort in Friday’s win over the Warriors.
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DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Warriors.

DeRozan has been ruled out after he was initially listed as questionable with a sore right hamstring. Daeqwon Plowden started the last time DeRozan missed a game and could move into the starting lineup again with the 36-year-old shooting guard sidelined.
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DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) is questionable to play against the Warriors on Tuesday.

DeRozan missed a game with the same hamstring issue about a week before this, and there is a chance he misses another. Daeqwon Plowden started that game in his stead and would likely occupy that role again if DeRozan is unavailable.
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DeMar DeRozan finished Friday’s win over the Pelicans with 14 points (7-of-11 FGs), two rebounds, five assists and two steals.

DeRozan had a fairly quiet Friday night from a production standpoint. He fell way below his season average in points, which is understandable given he only played 23 minutes. But even in his limited time, he was one of Sacramento’s best passers on a night when the offense scored a lot of points. DeRozan was impactful in his minutes, but the fantasy production didn’t follow.
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DeMar DeRozan produced 28 points (7-of-18 FGs, 12-of-12 FTs), one rebound, four assists and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Raptors.

DeRozan’s 12 free throws were the most he’s attempted in a game since March 15, when he put up 21 attempts in a win over the Jazz. Also, Wednesday’s game was the first in which he’s made multiple three-pointers since January 6, so fantasy managers will be pleased with that bonus. The Kings don’t have a back-to-back to worry about for their final two games of Week 23. Hopefully, that means DeRozan is guaranteed to be on the court playing starters’ minutes.
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Devin Carter, Nique Clifford, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud will start Wednesday’s game against the Raptors.

DeRozan is back after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Nets. His return means that Daeqwon Plowden will come off the bench. Malik Monk is also available after sitting out in Brooklyn, but he will come off the bench since Clifford is healthy.
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DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) and Malik Monk (shoulder) are off the injury report for Wednesday’s matchup with the Raptors.

DeRozan and Monk will return after both players sat out Sunday’s matchup with the Nets. Nique Clifford and Devin Carter could see their roles reduced with DeRozan and Monk back in action.
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DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game against the Nets.

DeRozan will sit out Sunday’s game with a sore hamstring, with this being the Kings’ second game in as many days. Nique Clifford is available, but Saturday’s loss to the Hawks was his first game back from a foot injury. While the rookie may have more opportunities on offense, his playing time may not increase much.
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DeMar DeRozan finished Saturday’s loss to the Hawks with 22 points (9-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer.

While veterans on some other lottery-bound teams have seen their minutes limited recently or been shut down altogether, DeRozan continues to plug along. His 22 points led seven Kings in double figures, and he’s totaled 55 in his last two games. Sacramento plays once more in Week 22, as they visit the Nets on Sunday. If DeRozan plays his usual minutes, that could be an excellent matchup for him.

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Rasheer Fleming accounted for six points (3-of-9 FGs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks in Friday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Fleming didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, missing all four of his three-point attempts. However, he’ll be most valuable to the Suns as a defender, and the second-year forward had a highly productive game. In addition to 10 rebounds, Fleming recorded two steals and two blocks in 25 minutes. With the Suns adding Miles Bridges via trade, there are likely to be fewer shots to go around next season. However, the exits of Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale mean that there’s still a need for help on the wings, even with Luke Kennard coming over. Fleming’s defensive ability should allow him to earn consistent minutes after playing sparingly as a rookie.
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Yang Hansen amassed 12 points (5-of-10 FGs), nine rebounds and four assists in Friday’s loss to the Suns.

After failing to earn consistent rotation minutes as a rookie, Hansen will look to change that in 2026-27. He’ll be playing for a new head coach, but the Trail Blazers’ re-signing of Robert Williams III means that Hansen will once again face long odds. He finished Friday’s two-point defeat one rebound shy of a double-double, but there were no defensive contributions to speak of. With Donovan Clingan starting and the Time Lord backing him up, Hansen is likely to remain a player who should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
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Koa Peat tallied 17 points (6-of-11 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, four assists and one blocked shot in Friday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Peat’s physicality was one of his strengths at the college level, and it was on display in his summer league debut on Friday. The rookie forward shot over 50 percent from the field and was active on the glass, but he also committed eight personal fouls. Players are allowed 10 fouls in summer league, so that isn’t a huge issue. However, getting better at playing with physicality without fouling will be an area in which Peat needs to improve. Against the Trail Blazers, he did his offensive work around the basket and in the mid-range, not attempting a three-pointer. Perimeter shooting is where Peat has the most work to do, so the lack of attempts isn’t a surprise.
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Khaman Maluach (calf) recorded 19 points (7-of-15 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 11 rebounds, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Trail Blazers.

Maluach and the Suns erased an 18-point deficit on Friday, winning 81-79. Looking stronger than he did at the end of his rookie season, the 7-foot-2 center recorded a double-double in 26 minutes. Maluach was responsible for seven turnovers, some of which were offensive fouls, but the summer is a good opportunity for him to be a featured option offensively. There was also an exit due to discomfort in his right calf, but Maluach was back in action in crunch time.
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Bennett Stirtz tallied 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Lakers.

After struggling from deep for most of Oklahoma City’s three games in Salt Lake City, Stirtz was a solid 3-of-8 from beyond the arc on Friday. The four turnovers weren’t great, but he generally took good care of the basketball as a collegian, so there isn’t much to worry about there. Given Oklahoma City’s perimeter depth, they won’t have to ask too much of Stirtz immediately. As a result, he’s likely to be more valuable in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues.
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Cameron Carr recorded 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Friday’s win over the Thunder.

Coming off a good run at the California Classic, Carr performed well in his first appearance at the Vegas Summer League. The lone negative for the first-round pick out of Baylor was his three-point shooting, as he made just one of five attempts. However, perimeter shooting should not be a concern when evaluating Carr’s chances of playing rotation minutes as a rookie. And he’s played well enough this summer to raise questions about whether the Lakers will shut him down before the conclusion of the Vegas Summer League.
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Adou Thiero finished Friday’s win over the Thunder with 20 points (8-of-14 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks.

After a solid showing at the California Classic, Thiero was one of the Lakers’ key contributors in Friday’s 96-84 win in Las Vegas. His athleticism was on display throughout the game, with the Lakers’ forward supplying athletic finishes and blocked shots. With LeBron James and Rui Hachimura out of the picture, there’s an opportunity for Thiero to earn a spot in JJ Redick’s rotation. In the short term, it’s fair to wonder if Thiero will be shut down before the Vegas Summer League continues. Even with the poor three-point shooting, he has looked like a player who has outgrown Summer League.
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John Tonje tallied 20 points (6-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, three steals and five three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Raptors.

Tonje, who spent time with the Celtics last season on a 10-day contract, is competing in summer league as an unrestricted free agent. Boston has filled only one of its three two-way contract slots, so it’s conceivable that Tonje is competing for one of the two remaining deals. If so, Friday’s performance was a step in the right direction, as he shot 5-of-9 from beyond the arc. Tonje’s status won’t affect fantasy basketball next season, especially with Boston’s current roster boasting plenty of depth on the perimeter.
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Chris Cenac Jr. recorded 14 points (5-of-13 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 10 rebounds, one steal, four blocks and two three-pointers in Friday’s win over the Raptors.

In his lone college season, Cenac shot 30-of-90 from beyond the arc; it wasn’t a major aspect of his game. On Friday, he shot 2-of-4 from deep, including one in the final seconds of regulation that forced overtime. Of greater importance to the Celtics was Cenac’s activity as a rebounder and defender, as he recorded 10 rebounds and five defensive contributions. Boston’s depth in the post should give Cenac time to develop, but he’ll be a solid option for managers competing in dynasty leagues.
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Hugo González amassed 17 points (3-of-16 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), 10 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Friday’s win over the Raptors.

González didn’t have a great night shooting the basketball, going just 1-of-9 from beyond the arc. However, his ability to contribute in other ways was on display, with the second-year wing hitting double digits in rebounds and leading the Celtics in assists. It was reported earlier this summer that the Celtics refused to part ways with González, which contributed to their not getting Giannis Antetokounmpo. So it’s clear that the decision-makers in Boston think highly of him. While González is not a must-draft player in standard leagues, the injury history of the new addition, Paul George, makes it likely that Hugo will be fantasy-relevant at some point.
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