DeMar DeRozan waived by Kings; unlikely to join Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The Sacramento Kings waived DeMar DeRozan on July 6, making him a top free agent. DeRozan averaged 18.4 points and 4.1 assists last season. Although he has been a target for the Lakers in the past, sources suggest Los Angeles is not a likely destination for him following his release. The Lakers are focusing on younger players this summer as they restructure their roster after key departures.
- •DeRozan averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists last season.
- •Lakers may not pursue DeRozan despite past interest.
- •Lakers focused on acquiring younger players this summer.
- •DeRozan is a six-time NBA All-Star.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Could DeMar DeRozan be an option for the Lakers?
"The Kings decided to waive six-time NBA All-Star forward and Los Angeles-area native DeMar DeRozan on Monday.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jul 7, 2026, 6:43 AMRaptors urged to bring another former star back to pair with Kawhi Leonard
- NBA•Jul 7, 2026, 4:13 AMNBA Free Agency: Lakers Lose Rui Hachimura to Los Angeles Rival
- NBA•Jul 7, 2026, 4:01 AMThere are reportedly ‘no plans’ for LeBron James to meet with teams, just Rich Paul
- NBA•Jul 7, 2026, 3:36 AMESPN on why LeBron James didn't meet with the Lakers
- NBA•Jul 7, 2026, 3:16 AMSharp Admits Sacramento Fans Changed His Perspective
- NBA•Jul 7, 2026, 2:50 AMWarriors expected to consider 17-year veteran after he was waived by Kings
