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3w ago

DeMar DeRozan Waived by Kings Draws Interest From Multiple Contenders

Contenders see him as a low‑cost veteran scoring option whose market will be shaped by the LeBron sweepstakes and vocal opposition from Drake’s circle to a Toronto return.

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Overview

  • DeMar DeRozan was waived by the Sacramento Kings on Thursday and is now an unrestricted free agent, triggering immediate leaguewide curiosity about his next team.
  • Insiders report the Golden State Warriors have held internal conversations about pursuing DeRozan while other contenders including Miami, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Toronto are monitoring the market.
  • Analysts expect DeRozan to sign a veteran‑minimum deal rather than a large contract, making him an attractive short‑term scoring option for teams that do not land LeBron James.
  • Social‑media posts from Drake associates Preme and Chubbs showed clear opposition to the idea of DeRozan returning to Toronto, a factor that could complicate any reunion despite basketball reasons to consider it.
  • At 36, DeRozan remains a productive midrange scorer (about 18.4 PPG and 4.1 APG last season), and his availability gives contenders a low‑cost way to add late‑clock scoring while teams wait for clarity on LeBron’s destination.