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DeMar DeRozan waived by Kings, potential suitors emerging

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

DeMar DeRozan waived by Kings, potential suitors emerging
Summary

The Sacramento Kings waived DeMar DeRozan on July 6, 2026, saving over $15 million against their salary cap. DeRozan, who averaged 18.4 points last season, is expected to generate significant interest during free agency. Several teams are potential landing spots, including the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, and his former team, the Toronto Raptors. The rebuilding Kings are moving forward without the aging former All-Star, who is now a viable option for franchises in need of scoring support.

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  • •Kings waived DeRozan to save salary cap space.
  • •DeRozan scored 18.4 points per game last season.
  • •Potential suitors include Nuggets, Heat, and Warriors.
  • •Raptors could seek to reunite with DeRozan.
  • •Kings are focusing on a rebuild.
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  • 9:46 PMCBS NBA — DeMar DeRozan landing spots: Five teams that make sense for newly available veteran scorer
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The Kings waived DeRozan, who ranks 18th all-time in career points, on Monday; where could he end up?

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