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Kings waive DeMar DeRozan after trade discussions stall out

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:38 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Kings waive DeMar DeRozan after trade discussions stall out
Summary

The Sacramento Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This decision ends DeRozan's two-year stint with the Kings, during which he earned six NBA All-Star selections. The team and DeRozan reportedly collaborated on the resolution after exploring potential trade opportunities but did not reach a deal. DeRozan now becomes one of the top free agents available in the league.

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  • •DeRozan played two seasons with the Kings
  • •He is a six-time NBA All-Star
  • •Kings and DeRozan explored trade options
  • •No trades were finalized
  • •DeRozan becomes a top free agent
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  • 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Why Kings waived DeMar DeRozan
  • 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Kings reportedly waiving DeMar DeRozan after trade talks stall out
What they're saying
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DeRozan has spent the past two seasons with the Kings.

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Sacramento is moving on from the former All-Star.

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