The Sacramento Kings are moving on from one of the NBA’s most accomplished veterans.
According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, the Kings have waived six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan, officially making the 36-year-old an unrestricted free agent.
The move comes after Sacramento explored trade options in recent weeks but was unable to find a deal. Rather than keeping DeRozan on the roster, the organization elected to part ways, allowing him to enter free agency and pursue opportunities with a contender.
Despite being in the latter stages of his career, DeRozan remains one of the league’s most reliable offensive players ; he averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per contest. His ability to create shots in the midrange, facilitate offense, and provide veteran leadership should make him an attractive option for several playoff hopefuls.
A number of contenders could emerge as potential landing spots, particularly teams seeking additional scoring and postseason experience. DeRozan’s next destination will likely depend on roster fit, financial flexibility, and his desire to compete for an NBA championship.
His departure marks another significant change for a Kings franchise that continues reshaping its roster after falling short of expectations.
With one of the biggest names now available on the open market, DeRozan’s free agency is expected to become one of the NBA’s most closely watched storylines in the coming days.
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