DeMar DeRozan

Player News

• Nuggets' DeMar DeRozan: To have high usage off bench

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  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.

  SEE FULL ARTICLE

• DeMar DeRozan: To sign with Nuggets

  08/21/2026 • By RotoWire

  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.

  SEE FULL ARTICLE

• DeMar DeRozan: Waived by Kings

  07/06/2026 • By RotoWire

  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.

  SEE FULL ARTICLE

• Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Destination unsettled for 2026-27

  06/25/2026 • By RotoWire

  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.

  SEE FULL ARTICLE

• Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play Sunday

  04/12/2026 • By RotoWire

  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.

  SEE FULL ARTICLE