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: Ruled out against Minnesota
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DeRozan (back) won't play in Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
DeRozan has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to lower back tightness. Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. DeRozan's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Utah.
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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: Unlikely to play Friday
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DeRozan (back) didn't participate in Thursday's practice and is considered doubtful for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
DeRozan injured his back during Wednesday's game against Phoenix and is expected to remain sidelined Friday. If the veteran forward is ultimately ruled out, Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott will likely continue to receive increased playing time.
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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.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Sets record in victory
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DeRozan posted 27 points (11-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 122-107 win over the Raptors.
DeRozan has now scored 20-plus points in each of his first eight games with the Kings, breaking a record set by Chris Webber 25 years ago. The Kings are getting exactly what they ordered with DeRozan, who is one of the most consistent players in the league at the moment. Over eight games, he's averaging 25.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.9 steals.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Keeps scoring streak alive
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DeRozan finished Monday's 111-110 victory over Miami with 26 points (10-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 36 minutes.
DeRozan has adjusted to a new offensive scheme alongside new teammates, and the veteran has been playing at a high level ever since he stepped on the court with a Sacramento jersey. He's scored at least 20 points in every game this season while shooting an impressive 52.9 percent from the field.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Paces scoring attack
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DeRozan recorded 33 points (12-27 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals in 43 minutes during Saturday's 131-128 overtime loss to Toronto.
DeRozan led the Kings with 33 points and tied his best mark of the season with three steals, but it wasn't enough to bring home the victory. This wasn't an incredibly efficient showing on the offensive end for DeRozan, who surprisingly hoisted up seven attempts from deep after putting up eight total three-point shots through his first five games of the year heading into Saturday's game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Delivers season-high scoring mark
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DeRozan contributed 27 points (9-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 39 minutes during Friday's 123-115 victory over Atlanta.
DeRozan hasn't had a problem adjusting to life as a secondary offensive weapon in Sacramento, and he's putting up solid numbers despite sharing the court with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. DeRozan has scored at least 20 points in each of his five appearances to date while shooting an impressive 55.4 percent from the floor.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores 20 points Tuesday
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DeRozan logged 20 points (9-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 113-96 win over the Jazz.
DeRozan finished just two assists away from a double-double, but there's no question his scoring performance was eye-popping -- particularly from the efficiency department. It's been only four games, but DeRozan seems to be integrating quite well into the offense alongside De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. The veteran scorer is putting up 23.0 points per game while shooting 55.2 percent from the field, but perhaps the most impressive stat is that he's recorded at least 20 points in each of his four outings, something Fox and Sabonis can't say.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Gets to charity stripe often in win
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DeRozan chipped in 23 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 111-98 victory over Portland.
DeRozan finished as the club's second-leading scorer behind De'Aaron Fox (24). The veteran forward was able to get to the charity stripe early and often, giving his squad a boost as both the Blazers and Kings struggled offensively in the first half. The 35-year-old has produced an impressive start through three regular-season outings, during which he has averaged 24.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.3 steals across 38.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Drops 23 points in loss
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DeRozan logged 23 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 131-127 loss to the Lakers.
DeRozan's impact on the Kings was felt immediately in the preseason, and he's posted two superior totals to begin the season.The outlook for the Kings is bright with the addition of DeRozan, as the team now has four players with very reliable floors who could pop for slate-breaking stat lines on any given night.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Leads team with 26 points
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DeRozan racked up 26 points (7-18 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 12-14 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Thursday's 117-115 loss to the Timberwolves.
We saw glimpses of how DeRozan would be utilized in the preseason, but few expected him to outscore De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis in the opener. Although the Kings were unable to fend off the late charge by the Timberwolves, the team looked more cohesive with DeRozan on the floor. Sabonis, Fox and Keegan Murray all enjoyed solid performances alongside DeRozan, and it's safe to move forward with the assumption that DeRozan will be a consistent top-three scoring option for Sacramento moving forward.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Not on injury report
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DeRozan (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Kings' injury report for Thursday's regular-season opener against Minnesota.
DeRozan was absent from practice Friday for undisclosed reasons, but he'll be good to go for Sacramento's season opener. The 35-year-old is entering his 16th campaign and averaged 24.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 combined steals-plus-blocks in 37.8 minutes per game in 2023-24.
