Kings reportedly waiving DeMar DeRozan after trade talks stall out

Kings reportedly waiving DeMar DeRozan after trade talks stall out, with Sacramento ending the forward’s two-year stint after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the team would waive the six-time NBA All-Star. The timing follows offseason efforts to trade him that did not materialize, potentially due to his nearly $26 million salary-cap impact. With that not expected to be a barrier after a waiver, DeRozan—34? 36—turned 36 during the report year and averaged 18.4 points and 4.1 assists for the Kings last season. His 18.4 points were his lowest since the 2013-14 season, yet his field-goal percentage rose to .497, his best since 2022-23. While teams may consider age-related decline, he may still draw interest, including reports he could consider signing for the veteran minimum for a contender. Over 17 seasons, he made the playoffs seven times, with only one appearance in the past seven years, including the 2021-22 Chicago Bulls. The article notes his limited three-point attempts could affect fit depending on team style.