DeRozan ended Monday's 134-114 loss to Golden State with 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 29 minutes.
DeRozan led Denver in scoring despite coming off the bench, reaching the 20-point mark for the first time this season. The veteran forward also knocked down two three-pointers and contributed three combined steals and blocks. Although his reserve role could limit his overall fantasy ceiling, DeRozan remains capable of providing consistent scoring production.
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Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan: Quiet night off bench
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DeRozan racked up 13 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT) and two rebounds across 28 minutes during Thursday's 96-84 loss to the Thunder.
DeRozan was relatively quiet in his Nuggets debut, despite ending as one of just three players to score double digits. He also turned the ball over five times during his 28 minutes on the court, capping off what was a disappointing performance. It appears as though DeRozan is going to be used as the team's sixth man, providing an offensive punch when Nikola Jokic is off the floor.
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Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan: Available Friday
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DeRozan (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against the Lakers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
DeRozan received Wednesday night off but will return to action in Friday's preseason finale. He'll come off the bench while the Nuggets start Trevon Brazile in Aaron Gordon's (rest) stead.
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Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan: Resting versus Clippers
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DeRozan (rest) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
The Nuggets' starters will all suit up versus Los Angeles, though the team will be without its top bench option. DeRozan has had a quiet preseason, averaging 4.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 10.2 minutes per contest. However, it's reasonable to assume he will be much more productive come the start of the regular season.
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Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan: Quiet outing off bench
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DeRozan recorded two points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in nine minutes during Sunday's 133-128 preseason win over Chicago.
DeRozan struggled offensively in limited action, missing all four of his field-goal attempts while coming off the bench. The veteran forward has played fewer than 12 minutes in each of his three preseason appearances, suggesting Denver is managing his workload ahead of the regular season. His reduced preseason minutes shouldn't necessarily indicate a diminished regular-season role.
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Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan: To have high usage off bench
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DeRozan appears set to operate as the focal point of Denver's second unit this season, with head coach David Adelman planning to put the ball in the veteran forward's hands frequently, according to Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette.
The plan provides a strong indication that the Nuggets intend to keep their starting five intact while utilizing DeRozan as their primary offensive option off the bench. The 37-year-old has spent nearly his entire career as a starter, but his scoring and playmaking ability could give Denver a dependable offensive engine whenever Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are off the floor.
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DeMar DeRozan: To sign with Nuggets
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The Nuggets are signing DeRozan (hamstring) on Friday, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com.
The Nuggets may have lost Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers earlier this week, but they've quickly made a move to upgrade their roster. DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, should assume a significant role with Denver after averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.2 minutes per game across 77 regular-season appearances for the Kings in 2025-26. The veteran forward is in line for a usage decrease playing alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and it remains to be seen if he'll unseat either Christian Braun or Cameron Johnson for a starting position in 2026-27.
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DeMar DeRozan: Waived by Kings
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The Kings waived DeRozan (hamstring) on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
With the Kings unable to find a suitable trade, the two sides will simply move on. With this news, DeRozan suddenly becomes one of the most intriguing free agents on the open market. In 2025-26, DeRozan averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.2 minutes per game across 77 regular-season appearances.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Destination unsettled for 2026-27
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DeRozan (hamstring) could be working with a new point guard in 2026-27 after Sacramento took Darius Acuff with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
DeRozan's stay with Sacramento is certainly not guaranteed, though. The expectation is that the Kings will waive the veteran forward if they're unable to find a suitor in trade talks, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. If DeRozan ends up sticking around with the Kings, he'll be trying to bounce back after averaging 18.4 points per game in 2024-25, his lowest total since 2012-13.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play Sunday
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DeRozan (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland.
DeRozan will end the season with a third consecutive absence due to a right hamstring injury. The veteran forward will finish the 2025-26 campaign having averaged fewer than 20 points per game for the first time since 2012-2013. He will end the season with averages of 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.2 minutes per game across 77 regular-season appearances.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Unavailable for Friday
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DeRozan (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
DeRozan has been ruled out for a second straight contest while dealing with a right hamstring issue. He'll have a chance to return for Sacramento's regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers, though there's no reason to rush him back into action at this point.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Ruled out Tuesday
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DeRozan is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to right hamstring soreness.
It's set to be a rare absence for the star forward, who's sidelined for just the third time all year. With DeRozan out of action Tuesday, Daeqwon Plowden figures to jump into the starting lineup at small forward while veterans Malik Monk and Doug McDermott likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Iffy for Tuesday
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DeRozan is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to right hamstring soreness.
DeRozan was held to 10 minutes Sunday against the Clippers in an ugly loss, and his availability is now in jeopardy for Tuesday's matchup. Sacramento should have another update on his status closer to tipoff after observing him go through shootaround and warmups.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores 28 points vs. former team
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DeRozan ended Wednesday's 123-115 win over the Raptors with 28 points (7-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 12-12 FT), one rebound and four assists over 35 minutes.
DeRozan, who was returning from a one-game absence due to a hamstring problem, had an excellent performance against his former team, and he was particularly active at the charity stripe after draining all 12 of his attempts. The Kings don't have anything to play for in the final days of the regular season, but it's worth noting that DeRozan remains a reliable scoring option for Sacramento. He's averaging 19.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game since the start of March.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Cleared for Wednesday
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DeRozan (hamstring) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
DeRozan was held out of Sunday's game against Brooklyn, though it was mostly maintenance-related. The veteran is averaging 14.5 points, 5.5 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 turnovers in 28.2 minutes per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play Sunday
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DeRozan (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game in Brooklyn.
DeRozan had 22 points across 30 minutes in Saturday's 123-113 loss to Atlanta. However, the veteran won't be available versus Brooklyn due to hamstring soreness. With Malik Monk (shoulder) also out, among several others, Killian Hayes, DaQuan Jeffries, Nique Clifford and Daeqwon Plowden should all receive more minutes, with two of those players potentially moving into the starting lineup.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Team-high 22 points in loss
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DeRozan finished Saturday's 123-113 loss to Atlanta with 22 points (9-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists over 30 minutes.
Saturday marked the second game in a row that DeRozan led the Kings in scoring while connecting on 50.0 percent of his field-goal attempts. The veteran forward is averaging 18.5 points per game this season, which is his lowest mark since the 2012-13 season with the Raptors (18.1 points per game), though he's connecting on 49.5 percent of his field-goal attempts.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Drops 33 points in loss
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DeRozan finished with 33 points (12-24 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds and 11 assists in 38 minutes during Thursday's 121-117 loss to the Magic.
DeRozan did his part on the offensive end and responded well after four consecutive sluggish performances as a scorer. He led Sacramento in the scoring department, and he also showcased his playmaking ability, resulting in his second double-double through 12 March outings.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Limited impact in loss
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DeRozan provided seven points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 134-90 loss to the Hornets.
DeRozan was very underwhelming in this loss as the Kings dropped to 19-54 on the season. With nothing but lottery balls in play down the stretch, DeRozan could see his minutes and usage trend down.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Modest effort in loss
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DeRozan closed Thursday's 139-118 loss to the 76ers with 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and five assists over 23 minutes.
DeRozan's playing time continues to occasionally fall victim to Sacramento's youth movement. The star forward's numbers are still solid overall despite some recent volatility, with DeRozan averaging 22.3 points, 5.2 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30.0 minutes per tilt in his last six games.
