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Shams: Kings waiving DeMar DeRozan

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DeMar DeRozan

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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 accounted for 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Monday’s loss to the Warriors.

For the first time since his rookie season, DeRozan is being asked to come off the bench. As expected, the veteran forward needs to adjust to the unfamiliar role. After taking 19 shots in Denver’s first two games, he took 15 against the Warriors and recorded his first 20-point stat line of the season. As DeRozan gets more comfortable in his role, his chances of providing the fantasy value managers have grown accustomed to over the years improve.
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Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Bryce Hopkins, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokić will start Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

The Nuggets are down two rotation wings for Saturday’s game, as Cameron Johnson (ankle) and Alpha Diallo (wrist) will not play. Hopkins gets the starting nod, keeping DeMar DeRozan in the sixth-man role. The other four starters are unchanged.
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Alpha Diallo (wrist) is out for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Diallo’s absence means that the Nuggets will be without two rotation players, as starter Cameron Johnson (ankle) was already out. DeMar DeRozan could move into the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Denver’s season-opening loss to the Thunder.
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Alpha Diallo (wrist) is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Pelicans.

Diallo played 22 minutes in his Nuggets’ debut on Thursday, starting the second half for the injured Cameron Johnson (ankle). With Johnson ruled out for Saturday, Diallo could start Denver’s home opener if he’s available. If not, DeMar DeRozan may start.
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DeMar DeRozan produced 13 points (5-of-9 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs) and two rebounds in Thursday’s loss to the Thunder.

DeRozan was used in a reserve role on Thursday, and that’s likely how he’ll be used on nights when the Nuggets are healthy. More importantly, he got 28 minutes in his Nuggets debut. DeRozan’s issues on Thursday: foul shooting and turnovers. In addition to missing three of six from the charity stripe, DeRozan recorded five turnovers. He’s averaged more than 2.5 turnovers per game once in his NBA career, so fantasy managers shouldn’t worry about Thursday’s number.
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Cameron Johnson (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday’s game against the Thunder.

Johnson injured his right ankle during the first half of Thursday’s season opener and did not start the third quarter. Alpha Diallo started the period in Johnson’s place. If Johnson doesn’t return, Diallo and DeMar DeRozan stand to gain the most in playing time.
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DeMar DeRozan accounted for 14 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), one rebound, five assists, one steal and two blocks in Friday’s exhibition against the Lakers.

After sitting out Wednesday’s exhibition against the Clippers, DeRozan played 27 minutes off the bench on Friday. He’ll be asked to do what he’s done throughout his career: score, albeit in a reserve role. With Julian Strawther (knee) out for at least six weeks, DeRozan’s scoring ability becomes even more important. While this may lower DeRozan’s fantasy ceiling, he remains a solid option for fantasy managers punting three-pointers.
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Julian Strawther (knee) finished Wednesday’s exhibition against the Clippers with 11 points (4-of-9 FGs), two rebounds and three three-pointers.

Strawther was injured in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game when he fell awkwardly, landing with his left leg beneath him after being trapped by two Clippers defenders. Following the game, Nuggets head coach David Adelman said that Strawther will undergo an MRI on Thursday. If he misses time, the Nuggets will rely even more on DeMar DeRozan (who did not play on Wednesday) off the bench.
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NBA insider Chris Haynes reports DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with the Nuggets.

DeRozan was waived by the Kings in early July, and he has now found a new home for his 18th NBA season. He spent the last two in Sacramento and will remain in the West, though on a more competitive team. DeRozan will have a chance to start, but it is more likely that he is used in a reserve capacity. DeRozan has only come off the bench 12 times in his career, all during his rookie season. He’ll likely take another hit in production due to a minutes decrease next season.
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NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Trail Blazers are not pursuing free agent DeMar DeRozan.

DeRozan’s time with the Kings ended earlier this summer, and there has been speculation about his next stop. Miami, Denver, Cleveland and Washington have reportedly expressed interest in the veteran wing, and there were also reports that Portland was involved. However, according to Stein, the Trail Blazers have not pursued the possibility of signing DeRozan. Given the team’s surplus of perimeter players, it is unsurprising that Portland would not be in the mix for the 36-year-old.

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Myron Gardner (quad) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers.

Gardner isn’t in the Heat rotation most nights, so his potential absence from Wednesday’s game will not affect fantasy basketball.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers.

Antetokounmpo is dealing with a sprained right wrist, but the probable tag suggests that he will be able to play. If Giannis can’t play, Bobby Portis could see his playing time increase.
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Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Heat.

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Rui Hachimura (quad) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Heat.

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Dylan Cardwell (calf) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers.

Cardwell will be available to make his season debut on Wednesday after missing time with a calf strain. His return may mean less playing time for Leaky Black, who logged 25 minutes in Monday’s win over the Mavericks.
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Jordan Goodwin (calf) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers.

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