DeMar DeRozan waived by Kings; Warriors seen as potential landing spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
DeMar DeRozan has been waived by the Sacramento Kings following the inability to trade him to another team. As a result, DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, is now exploring opportunities with other franchises, with rumors suggesting the Golden State Warriors as a strong possibility. The Warriors, having suffered injuries to key players like Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, are looking for a secondary shot creator until Butler returns from surgery. DeRozan's midrange scoring ability could help fill that gap temporarily, although he won't fully replicate Butler's impact. Fans and analysts are closely watching this development as it unfolds.
- •DeRozan waived by Kings after unsuccessful trade talks.
- •Warriors dealing with injuries to Butler and Curry.
- •DeRozan could temporarily fill scoring gap.
- •His midrange scoring skills would be valuable.
- •Rumors link DeRozan to several potential teams.
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Why DeMar DeRozan Signing With The Warriors Makes Too Much Sense
"DeMar DeRozan Waived by Kings: What’s Next for the 6-Time All-Star? After failing to find a team that wanted to trade for DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento and the seventeen-year veteran forward decided it was best for both parties to part ways. As the Kings waived DeRozan on Monday. For more about DeRozan rumored landing spots check […] The post Why DeMar DeRozan Signing With The Warriors Makes Too Much Sense appeared first on Stadium Rant.
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