DeMar DeRozan nears free agency amid Raptors rumors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
DeMar DeRozan, a former standout for the Toronto Raptors, is potentially heading towards NBA free agency as discussions about a buyout from the Sacramento Kings progress. DeRozan, who has been with Sacramento, may soon become a free agent if a buyout is finalized. The Raptors recently made headlines by acquiring Kawhi Leonard, sparking increased speculation about DeRozan's return to Toronto, where he remains the franchise's all-time leading scorer. Although he has engaged with social media posts regarding the possibility of a Raptors reunion, no official agreement or buyout has been confirmed yet.
- •DeRozan may finalize a buyout from the Kings soon.
- •Toronto traded for Kawhi Leonard, reviving homecoming speculation for DeRozan.
- •DeRozan is the all-time leading scorer in Raptors history.
- •No agreement between DeRozan and the Kings is currently confirmed.
- •DeRozan liked social media posts about returning to Toronto.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — Is DeMar DeRozan Joining the Toronto Raptors?
"Still under contract with the Sacramento Kings, former Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan could soon hit NBA free agency.
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