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
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.
- •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
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Why Kings waived DeMar DeRozan
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — Kings reportedly waiving DeMar DeRozan after trade talks stall out
"DeRozan has spent the past two seasons with the Kings.
"Sacramento is moving on from the former All-Star.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:43 PMWhy Kings waived DeMar DeRozan
Sacramento is moving on from the former All-Star.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 6:38 PMKings reportedly waiving DeMar DeRozan after trade talks stall out
DeRozan has spent the past two seasons with the Kings.
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