Sacramento Kings expected to part ways with DeMar DeRozan soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Sacramento Kings anticipate reaching a buyout agreement with All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan in the coming days. This move aligns with the team's shift towards a youth movement, led by point guard Darius Acuff Jr. DeRozan, coming off a season averaging 18.4 points, has a partially guaranteed contract for $25.74 million next season. The Kings sought to trade him this summer but found no takers for his contract. Once a free agent, DeRozan may attract interest from several contenders or potentially the Los Angeles Clippers.
- •Kings to buy out DeMar DeRozan's contract in upcoming days.
- •DeRozan averaged 18.4 points last season.
- •Sacramento struggled to trade DeRozan despite efforts.
- •Only $10 million of DeRozan's salary is guaranteed for next season.
- •DeRozan could join any interested contenders as a free agent.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Expected to Part Ways with All-Star in Coming Days
"The Sacramento Kings are beginning a youth movement, with the franchise set to be led by point guard Darius Acuff […]
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