Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Minimal impact in loss Thursday
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DeRozan closed Thursday's 137-96 loss to Memphis with seven points (2-3 FG, 3-3 FT), two assists and one steal in 15 minutes.
DeRozan had his worst output of the season by a wide margin. The seven-point effort was the third time he failed to reach the 10-point mark in three of his last five outings. DeRozan is a veteran who should be able to bounce back sooner rather than later, but as of late, he shouldn't be trusted by fantasy managers. He's attempted 12 or fewer shots in four of his last five appearances.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Salvages night at free-throw line
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DeRozan ended with 17 points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 113-99 loss to the Thunder.
The 17 points led all Sacramento starters as the visitors had a tough time overall against the OKC defense. DeRozan's three steals were a season high, and his 1.3 steals through 15 games would be a career-best average if he can keep it up. The rest of the 36-year-old's game is showing signs of decline, however, as DeRozan is averaging 18.7 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 boards and 0,9 threes in 34.0 minutes a contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits for team-high 27 in loss
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DeRozan finished with 27 points (12-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 123-110 loss to the Spurs.
The 27 points led the Kings, as DeRozan snapped out of a brief scoring slump that had seen him manage only 10 points total over the prior two games on 4-for-16 shooting. The 36-year-old may be showing his age. Through 14 contests, DeRozan is averaging just 18.9 points -- which would be his lowest mark in a season since 2012-13 -- along with 3.5 assists, 3.3 boards, 1.1 steals and 0.9 threes.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Pours in 22 points
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DeRozan closed with 22 points (7-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 144-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
DeRozan was a bright spot in an otherwise dreadful night for the Kings -- not a single starter eclipsed 30 minutes due to the lopsided score. The Kings are off to a shaky 3-7 start, and if things don't turn around soon, the rumor mill is likely to start churning.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Ties season high with 29 points
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DeRozan finished Saturday's 135-133 win over the Bucks with 29 points (10-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 41 minutes.
Although his production outside the scoring department was relatively light, DeRozan matched a season high with 29 points. The star forward is now up to three 20-point performances so far this season, and he should remain a rock-solid fantasy player going forward. DeRozan has averaged 20.7 points, 4.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 37.2 minutes per game across his first six outings.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Supplies 21 points Sunday
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DeRozan ended Sunday's 127-120 loss to the Lakers with 21 points (9-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 40 minutes.
After managing just seven points on 3-for-9 shooting in Friday's win over the Jazz, DeRozan bounced back to drop at least 20 points for the second time in three games to begin the season. The 36-year-old forward has averaged more than 20 points a game in 12 straight seasons dating back to 2013-14 with the Raptors, and there are few signs that streak will be in jeopardy in 2025-26. Through three contests, DeRozan is averaging 19.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 boards, 1.7 steals and 1.0 threes.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Flirts with double-double in loss
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DeRozan amassed 29 points (12-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-9 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 loss to Phoenix.
DeRozan was pestered constantly by Dillon Brooks during the loss, but the veteran was still able to find plenty of open spots. DeRozan and Zach LaVine were responsible for 59 of Sacramento's 116 points, and they will continue as the offensive engines while Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) is sidelined. Even when Sabonis returns, DeRozan and LaVine will still be prolific fantasy producers.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Not listed on report for Wednesday
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DeRozan (groin) isn't listed on the Kings' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
DeRozan missed Friday's preseason win over the Lakers due to a minor groin issue, though he'll suit up in the team's regular-season opener. The veteran forward appeared in 77 regular-season games in his first year with Sacramento, during which he averaged 22.2 points, 4.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 35.9 minutes per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play Friday
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DeRozan (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
DeRozan was considered probable due to a minor groin injury, so this is a bit surprising, even if it's just an exhibition. With Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) and Keegan Murray (thumb) already sidelined to begin the season, the Kings are being super cautious with their veteran forward.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Probable for Friday
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DeRozan (groin) is probable for Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
DeRozan is dealing with a minor groin issue, but this isn't something that will impact his status for Opening Night. The 36-year-old veteran has been an Iron Man throughout his career, appearing in at least 74 regular-season appearances in four straight campaigns while playing at least 36 minutes a night each year.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Officially cleared
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DeRozan (groin) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
DeRozan was previously considered probable for the contest due to right groin soreness. He's officially been given the green light to play in the exhibition. DeRozan logged 10 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound across 23 minutes in his most recent preseason game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Probable for Wednesday
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DeRozan is probable for Wednesday's preseason matchup with the Clippers due to right groin soreness, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
It sounds like the 36-year-old veteran will be available for Wednesday's exhibition, but we'll get official confirmation on his status closer to tip-off. He's a reasonable mid-round target for draft day.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Low total in loss
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DeRozan logged 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 0-1 3Pt) and a rebound across 23 minutes in Friday's 124-123 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
Friday's mediocre total is what to expect from DeRozan and the rest of the starters throughout the preseason, as they will play well under their usual allotment of minutes. As one of Sacramento's best offensive weapons, DeRozan will be a consistent contributor who can be acquired a little later than one might think in fantasy drafts. The veteran averaged a respectable 22.2 points, 4.4 assists, 3-9 rebounds and 0.8 steals over 77 games last season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Game-high 33 not enough Wednesday
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DeRozan notched a game-high 33 points (13-28 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals over 43 minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to Dallas.
He did everything he could to keep the Kings' playoff hopes alive, but Zach LaVine was the only one of his teammates to score more than 11 points. DeRozan wraps up another productive regular season, averaging 22.2 points, 4.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.1 three-pointers and 0.8 steals over 77 appearances. While Sacramento will likely consider major changes to its roster this summer, the 35-year-old forward may not be going anywhere with two years and $50.5 million left on his contract.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Minimal impact Sunday
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DeRozan ended with eight points (4-9 FG) and five assists over 28 minutes during Sunday's 109-98 victory over Phoenix.
Similar to Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, DeRozan was limited Sunday in a game that didn't matter much for the Kings. The star forward should handle a much bigger role in Wednesday's matchup against the Mavericks in the Play-In Tournament, though. He averaged 24.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game in the 52 games in which he logged 35 or more minutes in the regular season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits for 22 in Wednesday's loss
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DeRozan posted 22 points (8-26 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Nuggets.
The 35-year-old forward is on a roll to wrap up the regular season. DeRozan has scored at least 20 points in eight straight games and 15 of the last 16, averaging 23.8 points, 5.5 assists, 3.6 boards and 1.3 threes over the latter stretch, and he's been making a bigger impact on defense of late as well with eight blocks in the last 10 contests.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Explodes for 37 in win
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DeRozan registered 37 points (14-26 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 37 minutes during Monday's 127-117 victory over the Pistons.
DeRozan turned in a stellar showing Monday, extending his run of 20-point outings to seven straight while surpassing 30 points for the 13th time this season. The 35-year-old has been playing great, averaging 24.1 points, 5.9 assists and 3.9 rebounds on 47.3 percent shooting over his past 10 games. As the regular season draws to a close, DeRozan and Zach LaVine are hitting their stride and helped the Kings solidify a spot in the Play-In Tournament.
DeRozan finished Sunday's 120-113 win over Cleveland with 28 points (10-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one block across 40 minutes.
DeRozan reached the 20-point threshold for the sixth consecutive contest against a tough Cavaliers defense, also matching Domantas Sabonis for the team high in dimes. During this six-game stretch, DeRozan has averaged 25.3 points, 6.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 0.7 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers in 35.9 minutes while shooting 51.5 percent from the field.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Goes for 29 points in loss
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DeRozan closed Wednesday's 116-111 loss to the Wizards with 29 points (10-23 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-12 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one block over 40 minutes.
DeRozan finished on the verge of surpassing the 30-point mark for a second consecutive game. However, that didn't matter much since DeRozan contributed enough in other categories to deliver an impressive stat line -- he finished just three boards and two assists away from a triple-double. The veteran forward has been the most consistent and productive player for the Kings this season. He's averaging 23.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 0.6 steals per game since the All-Star break.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Surpasses 30 points as top scorer
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DeRozan chipped in 31 points (12-24 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Monday's 111-109 loss to the Pacers.
DeRozan led the way offensively for Sacramento in Monday's contest, leading all players in scoring, shots made and assists in a well-rounded performance. DeRozan has handed out eight or more assists in nine outings, adding 30 or more points in two of those contests.
