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Sacramento Kings Waive DeMar DeRozan, Making Him Unrestricted Free Agent
The Sacramento Kings waived DeMar DeRozan on July 6, 2026, ending his two-year tenure. The move converts the veteran guard into an unrestricted free agent with $10 million of his $25.7 million 2026-27 salary guaranteed.
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The Sacramento Kings waived DeMar DeRozan on Monday, July 6, 2026, ending his two-year tenure with the team and converting the six-time All-Star into an unrestricted free agent. DeRozan held a partial guarantee on his 2026-27 contract. Only $10 million of the $25.7 million salary was guaranteed.
The Kings have until the end of August to decide whether to stretch the remaining $15.7 million over three seasons. DeRozan, who turns 37 in August, averaged 18.4 points per game on nearly 50 percent shooting in the 2025-26 season while appearing in all but five games. The Kings acquired him via trade in the summer of 2024 and later added Zach LaVine at the 2025 trade deadline.
DeRozan has made three All-NBA teams and ranks in the top 25 in career scoring with 26,711 points. He posted at least 20 points per game in each of his previous 12 seasons. The Kings posted on social media: "thank you for every bucket, every big moment, and every time you represented Sacramento.
ESPN reported that multiple contending teams are expected to pursue DeRozan in free agency. The same report stated that the Los Angeles Lakers are not considered a potential landing spot.
