DeRozan supplied 10 points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-100 loss to the Lakers.
DeRozan's 10 points marked his second-lowest scoring total of the season on a night where the Kings could have used a solid total against the Lakers. Although DeRozan's secondary numbers have been relatively steady, his scoring totals have bounced around quite a bit over the past few weeks. Shot volume hasn't been a problem, but his three-point percentage (30.6) has certainly put a dent in his production at times. Still, DeRozan's addition has proven to be a shrewd move by the Kings, who needed a solid third-scoring option to take the franchise to the next level.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores 29 points Thursday
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DeRozan produced 29 points (8-18 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds, two assists and four steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 victory over New Orleans.
DeRozan had an impressive showing Thursday and extended his productive stretch, as he's scored at least 20 points in four of his last six outings. Even though the veteran forward shares the bulk of the scoring load with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, DeRozan has a strong floor as a versatile scorer who can thrive even when he's not the main offensive option. He's averaging 23.3 points per game since the beginning of December, adding 3.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores team-high 26 points
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DeRozan accumulated 26 points (6-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 13-14 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 loss to the Grizzlies.
DeRozan didn't have his best performance from an efficiency perspective, but he still led the Kings in scoring in what turned out to be a tight loss. DeRozan has adjusted well to the Kings' offensive scheme and has hit the 20-point mark in three of his last four contests and 13 of his 18 appearances in the campaign.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Notches 16 points
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DeRozan had 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 victory over the Rockets.
This was a quiet performance by DeRozan's standards, as he's had a tremendous season for the Kings. With 17 regular-season appearances under his belt, DeRozan has averaged 22.5 points, 4.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals, putting him on pace for a top-40 finish in nine-category formats.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Close to double-double in return
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DeRozan closed Sunday's 127-125 loss to the Spurs with 28 points (10-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 37 minutes.
DeRozan returned following a two-game absence due to a lower back injury, and the veteran had a solid showing in this loss against one of his former teams, hitting 50 percent of his shots from the field and finishing just two rebounds away from a double-double. DeRozan has had a few off games here and there, but for the most part, he's been a consistent scoring weapon for the Kings. The veteran has scored at least 20 points in 12 of his 16 appearances this season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Available Sunday
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DeRozan (back) will play in Sunday's game against the Spurs, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
DeRozan missed the previous two games due to lower-back inflammation, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Over his last three appearances, DeRozan has averaged 21.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 36.0 minutes per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Probable to return Sunday
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DeRozan (back) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
DeRozan was able to fully participate in Saturday's practice and is trending towards a return from a two-game absence due to lower back inflammation. Over his first 15 regular-season games as a member of the Kings, DeRozan has averaged 22.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals over 36.3 minutes per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Logs full practice Saturday
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DeRozan (back) logged a full practice Saturday and is trending toward being available for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
DeRozan missed the Kings' last two games after experiencing inflammation in his lower back muscles following Monday's game against the Thunder. However, the fact that he logged a full practice Sunday is a good sign of his potential availability to face the Spurs. DeRozan is averaging 22.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game this season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Remains out Friday
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DeRozan (back) is out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
DeRozan experienced inflammation in his lower back muscles after Monday's game against the Thunder, and he's set to miss a second straight game. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Spurs. In his absence, Jae Crowder could remain in the starting lineup, while Kevin Huerter, Malik Monk and Doug McDermott could all see an uptick in minutes as well.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Out vs. Minnesota
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DeRozan is out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a lower back injury, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
DeRozan experienced inflammation in his lower back muscles after Monday's game against the Thunder, during which he supplied 30 points (13-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes, and the Kings are taking a cautious approach with him. Expect Kevin Huerter to start in his place, while Malik Monk, Colby Jones and Doug McDermott could all see extra minutes with DeRozan out.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Bounces back Monday
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DeRozan supplied 30 points (13-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 130-109 loss to the Thunder.
DeRozan had scored 16 and 18 points in the losses to the Clippers and Nets, and even though the Kings pushed their losing run to four contests with this loss Monday, at least the veteran forward bounced back from a scoring perspective. DeRozan enjoyed an excellent start to the season, but his numbers have been trending in the wrong direction of late. He's averaging just 17.4 points per game while shooting 46.7 percent from the floor over his last five outings.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Absent from injury report
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DeRozan (back) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Clippers.
DeRozan participated in Thursday's practice and has officially been given the green light to play Friday evening after missing three games with a back injury. The team has yet to comment on whether the veteran forward will be on a minutes restriction, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see DeRozan ease back into action.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Intends to play Friday
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DeRozan (back) returned to practice Thursday and intends to play in Friday's game versus the Clippers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
DeRozan has missed Sacramento's last three contests due to a back injury but appears close to returning to action. However, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify DeRozan's status ahead of Friday's game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Taking steps in right direction
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DeRozan (back), who has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, has been cleared for individual on-court workouts, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
While DeRozan will be sidelined for a third straight game Monday, the Kings are labeling him as day-to-day, and a return to action in Sacramento's next contest Friday versus the Clippers could be a possibility if all goes well over the next few days. Given that he's been sidelined for about a week with lower-back tightness, DeRozan shouldn't require a lengthy ramp-up period and likely won't have many restrictions with his minutes once he's cleared to play again.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Ruled out for Monday
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DeRozan (back) is out for Monday's game against the Hawks.
DeRozan has been dealing with a lower-back injury that will hold him out of a third straight game. Doug McDermott and Jordan McLaughlin picked up substantial minutes during Saturday's game and figure to continue to see ample roles with DeRozan sidelined.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play vs. Utah
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DeRozan (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Jazz.
As expected, DeRozan will also sit out the second half of this back-to-back set, marking two straight absences for the veteran. The Kings opted to start Alex Len at center and Keegan Murray at small forward in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves, but there could be more changes to their lineup since Domantas Sabonis (back) is also out for Saturday's contest. DeRozan's next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Monday.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Absent from shootaround
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DeRozan (back) didn't participate in shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
DeRozan is officially listed as doubtful for Friday's contest due to lower back tightness. The veteran forward's absence from practice is another indication that he will not be suiting up against Minnesota.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Battling back tightness
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DeRozan has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Suns due to lower back tightness, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Keon Ellis started the third quarter in place of DeRozan, who remained in the locker room after halftime with what we know now is a back injury. Ellis and Doug McDermott could see more action while DeRozan is inactive. His next chance to play will come Friday against Minnesota -- the first leg of a back-to-back.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Logs another full stat line
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DeRozan produced 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 116-96 loss to the Spurs.
DeRozan is one of the team's most consistent scorers and has logged only one game under 20 points. Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter have provided occasional support on the wings but have been more inconsistent than DeRozan, who keeps churning out big numbers in multiple categories.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Season-high 34 points in win
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DeRozan produced 34 points (14-25 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Sunday's 127-118 overtime win over the Suns.
DeRozan led all scorers with a season-high 34 points, bouncing back after finishing with a season-low 13 points during Friday's 107-98 loss to the Clippers. The veteran's transition to life in Sacramento has appeared seamless, as he's averaging 25.2 points on 53/38/86 shooting splits while the Kings are off to a 6-4 start.
