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.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Absent from practice Friday
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DeRozan is not with the team and was absent from Friday's practice due to undisclosed reasons, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
It's not expected to be a long-term absence, but the veteran's status could be something to monitor ahead of the club's regular-season opener next Thursday against Minnesota. For now, DeRozan is expected to suit up and make his Kings debut.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Logs five steals in defeat
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DeRozan totaled 17 points (6-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and five steals in Tuesday's 117-114 loss to the Jazz.
DeRozan could be the missing piece the Kings are searching for, but it will take some time for the veteran to fully realize his role. The Kings saw the benefit of a scorer on the wing during Donte DiVincenzo's brief tenure with the team two seasons ago, and although Malik Monk has often given the team a spark with the second unit, the team has struggled with a proper first-unit combination for some time. If anything, DeRozan will help take the heat off De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, which Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes were unable to achieve consistently.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Limited impact in preseason loss
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DeRozan had eight points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and a steal across 30 minutes in Sunday's 108-85 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
DeRozan had a subpar performance Sunday from a scoring perspective. However, neither the Kings nor the veteran forward should be overly worried about his numbers in a preseason game with the start of the new campaign right around the corner. DeRozan should be one of the most important players for the Kings in 2024-25 alongside De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Perfect from field with 15 points
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DeRozan logged 15 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), an assist and a blocked shot across 15 minutes in Wednesday's 122-112 loss to Golden State.
In what could be a portent of things to come, DeRozan took the court and inflicted damage quickly, nailing every shot he attempted. While the Kings have utilized Malik Monk as a scoring specialist off the bench in the past, DeRozan's skill and experience make him a front-runner to start with the first unit and stay there. The Kings have had issues with finding the right combination to complement De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, and DeRozan could prove to be the missing piece.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Set to join Sacramento
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DeRozan will sign a three-year, $76 million contract with the Kings after Sacramento agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Bulls and the Spurs, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN of ESPN reports.
The deal will be a three-team agreement, and while it appears the Kings will win this trade on paper, they will also send Harrison Barnes to San Antonio and then Chris Duarte plus two second-round picks and cash to Chicago. The presence of DeRozan should make the Kings a true contender in the Western Conference, as he'll form a Big Three with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. DeRozan averaged 24.0 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds during the 2023-24 campaign across 79 regular-season appearances.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Solid showing in season-ending loss
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DeRozan ended Friday's 112-91 Play-In Game loss to the Heat with 22 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes.
DeRozan did his part as his squad looked to advance to the opening round of the postseason, knocking down 50.0 percent of his tries from the field while contributing on the defensive end. He went on an impressive run to end the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 29.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.5 steals over his last six appearances.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Flirts with double-double in win
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DeRozan ended with 22 points (10-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 44 minutes during Wednesday's 131-116 Play-In Game victory over the Hawks.
DeRozan put together another successful year during his third season with the Bulls. Perhaps the biggest feather in DeRozan's cap is his attendance record, as he's played at least 74 games per season over three years in Chicago. The veteran will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, and the Bulls will likely make a competitive offer unless another team presents an irresistible package. For the time being, DeRozan's focus will be on advancing with a win against Miami.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Misses game-winner Sunday
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DeRozan chipped in 30 points (11-24 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals over 44 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 overtime loss to the Knicks.
The Bulls entered Sunday's slate locked in the ninth seed and ready to face the Hawks in the Play-in Tournament, but that didn't seem to matter for rest purposes. Most of the starters handled their regular workload, and that resulted in them delivering solid numbers across the board. DeRozan was the team's leading scorer and registered his fourth consecutive game with 30 or more points, a good omen ahead of the Play-In matchup against the Hawks on Wednesday. He recorded 30 or more points in 16 different games over the course of the season.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Good to go Sunday
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DeRozan (rest) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Knicks.
DeRozan will return to action Sunday after missing Chicago's previous contest for rest purposes. Ayo Dosunmu (quadriceps) is the only Bulls' starter in danger of missing the team's regular-season finale.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play Friday
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DeRozan (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
DeRozan was downgraded from questionable to doubtful a few hours before tipoff and will officially rest in the second half of a back-to-back set Friday. His final chance to play during the regular season will be Sunday against New York, and he should be available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament matchup against Atlanta.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Downgraded to doubtful
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DeRozan (rest) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game against the Wizards.
DeRozan was initially deemed questionable for Friday's matchup, and the Bulls' decision to downgrade him to doubtful isn't particularly surprising since they've already secured their seed in the Play-In Tournament, and Friday's game is the second half of a back-to-back set. DeRozan's final chance to suit up during the regular season will be Sunday against the Knicks, while Torrey Craig, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry could see an uptick in playing time Friday.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Questionable for Friday
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DeRozan is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to rest purposes.
DeRozan saw plenty of work during Thursday's win over Detroit, tallying 39 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes. However, the Bulls' playoff seeding is locked in, so the team could rest DeRozan in the second half of the back-to-back set. If the 34-year-old sits Friday, Torrey Craig, Javonte Green and Dalen Terry could see increased run.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Dominates Pistons with 39 points
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DeRozan notched 39 points (14-22 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 victory over Detroit.
DeRozan extended his streak of 30-point games to three Thursday, and he was one point shy of reaching 40 points for the third time this season. He entered Thursday's game averaging 37.8 minutes per game, which is his highest playing time since 2013-14 with the Raptors. Over his last 10 games, DeRozan has averaged 29.4 points on 52.2 percent shooting, 4.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals over 39.3 minutes per game.
