DeRozan generated 39 points (17-22 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block across 41 minutes of Wednesday's 117-109 loss to the Hornets.
Charlotte had no answers for DeRozan defensively, as the veteran forward knocked down a ridiculous 80.9 percent of his attempts from inside the three-point arc. DeRozan's 39 points were a season high and his most since he dropped 42 on Feb. 10, 2025. It was a much-needed breakout game, as DeRozan had been averaging just 12.5 points, 4.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 39 percent from the field over his last six appearances.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Tepid results in victory
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DeRozan recorded 12 points (4-13 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 win over Indiana.
Although there was no official announcement about a minute restriction, DeRozan returned to action and played only 24 minutes after a one-game absence. He connected on just four of his 13 shot attempts and appeared a step slow, which is likely due to lingering effects of his recent illness.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Not listed on injury report
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DeRozan (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
DeRozan was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's win over Chicago due to an illness, though he's set to return to action Tuesday. With the veteran forward returning to the lineup, Daeqwon Plowden will likely revert to a bench role. DeRozan has averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play Sunday
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DeRozan has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Chicago due to an illness.
This will be DeRozan's first missed game of the season, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Tuesday's game versus the Pacers. Russell Westbrook should see a sizable uptick in usage with DeRozan out, and there should be more minutes available for Daeqwon Plowden, Doug McDermott and Malik Monk.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Playing time fluctuating
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DeRozan racked up nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 22 minutes during Sunday's 128-104 loss to the Lakers.
The last-place Kings are starting to take a longer look at some of their young players, which bodes poorly for DeRozan's rest-of-season fantasy outlook. The veteran forward has tallied at least 30 minutes just one time over his last six outings, during which DeRozan has averaged 13.8 points, 5.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 25.7 minutes per game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Ties for team lead with 20 points
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DeRozan closed Saturday's 139-122 loss to the Spurs with 20 points (5-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-10 FT), one rebound, five assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes.
DeRozan will serve as one of Sacramento's best scoring options as they plod through the rest of the season woefully undermanned. Zach LaVine (finger) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) are done for the year, and despite DeRozan's efforts, the 16-game losing streak was extended with no end in sight. The sorry state of affairs makes Sacramento players risky fantasy calls in the second half of the season, but DeRozan's high volume will keep him relevant down the stretch.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Shaky stretch continues
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DeRozan ended Monday's 120-94 loss to the Pelicans with eight points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and one assist in 20 minutes.
Although Monday's game was a blowout, it's still beginning to look like the Kings are embracing a youth movement. With DeRozan's value starting to dip, fantasy managers should remain patient and hope his playing time climbs back up a bit. Over his last six contests, the veteran forward has averaged 14.0 points, 2.8 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per game while shooting just 39.4 percent from the floor.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Bounces back in loss
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DeRozan closed with 32 points (10-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 11-12 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 116-112 loss to Washington.
DeRozan managed to put Friday's measly six-point game behind him, responding with his second 30-point night in his last four appearances. He cleaned up from the charity stripe, where he added 11 of his 32 points. DeRozan has been a key contributor outside of Friday's dud, as he's averaging 22.2 points on 50.5 percent shooting from the field over his last six matchups.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Only six points in loss
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DeRozan amassed six points (2-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and two assists over 18 minutes during Friday's 112-93 loss to the Celtics.
DeRozan had one of his worst performances of the season, recording fewer than seven points for the first time since mid-November. While this was a disappointing effort, DeRozan had scored at least 20 points in three of his previous four games. In 50 appearances this season, the veteran has averaged 19.0 points, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.1 minutes per game, good enough for top 60 value in standard leagues.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Dishes eight dimes vs. Sixers
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DeRozan recorded 25 points (9-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight assists and four rebounds over 38 minutes during the Kings' 113-111 loss to the 76ers on Thursday.
Coming off a zero-assist game against the Knicks on Tuesday, DeRozan was able to get his teammates more involved with a team-high eight dimes while finishing second on the team in scoring behind Dennis Schroder (27 points). Since the start of the new year, DeRozan has averaged 20.8 points, 4.4 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 33.8 minutes per game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores game-high 34 points in loss
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DeRozan registered 34 points (13-26 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds and two turnovers across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 103-87 loss to the Knicks.
DeRozan saw some more shots falling his way with Zach LaVine (back) and Malik Monk (ankle) watching from the sidelines, and he fell just three points shy of matching his season high. However, the end result was yet another loss for the Kings, who dropped their sixth straight game Tuesday and are now 3-20 on the road this season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Adds 16 points in loss
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DeRozan amassed 16 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and four assists over 19 minutes during Sunday's 139-116 loss to the Pistons.
DeRozan has been relatively consistent in the scoring department, hitting at least 16 points in all but one of his last appearances. However, he has not been very active from beyond the arc, failing to make a three-point shot in his past three games. Over his last 14 contests, the veteran forward is averaging 19.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks across 33.3 minutes.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Tallies 20 points vs. Cleveland
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DeRozan ended with 20 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Friday's 123-118 loss to the Cavaliers.
DeRozan led the Kings in made free throws Friday and finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Domantas Sabonis (24 points) and Dennis Schroder (21 points). It was DeRozan's 21st 20-plus-point game of the season, and despite shooting 50.6 percent from the field this season, the veteran forward is averaging just 18.9 points per game, his lowest since the 2012-13 season as a member of the Raptors (18.1 points per game).
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Pots team-high 23 points
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DeRozan closed Tuesday's 130-117 loss to Miami with 23 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes.
DeRozan did all he could, but he couldn't offset the lack of pop throughout Sacramento's roster. DeRozan has been the most consistent player in the starting lineup this month, but he needs more support around him to turn the tide for the struggling franchise. The Kings have been featuring Malik Monk heavily in hopes of finding a suitor, and that tactic could help the team out as the trade deadline nears.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Paces Sacramento in win
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DeRozan finished with 32 points (14-19 FG, 4-5 FT), six assists, three steals and two rebounds in 37 minutes during Monday's 124-112 win over the Lakers.
After scoring 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field in Sunday's win over Houston, DeRozan turned in another extremely efficient outing in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran forward led the Kings in scoring Monday, reaching the 30-point mark for the fourth time this season. Additionally, he extended his streak of 20-plus-point games to four, representing his longest such streak this season. He also dished out six assists for a second consecutive contest and tallied a team-best three steals.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits major milestone in win
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DeRozan accumulated 22 points (8-13 FG, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and six assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 win over Houston.
DeRozan became the 23rd player in NBA history to surpass 26,000 points during the decisive victory, leading with a team-high 22 points. Although the team is struggling without Domantas Sabonis, the core group of DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, and Zach LaVine is capable of springing the occasional surprise victory, and DeRozan is usually the most prolific player in the trio. They'll face a tough back-to-back game against the Lakers on Monday evening.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Team-high 24 points in loss
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DeRozan ended with 24 points (10-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Friday's 137-103 loss to the Warriors.
DeRozan was the only Kings player to score more than 20 points during Friday's contest and finished as the game's second-leading scorer behind Stephen Curry (27 points). DeRozan also tied a season high with three steals, and over his last five outings he has averaged 18.8 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 threes and 2.0 steals over 33.2 minutes per game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Logs team-high 21 points in loss
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DeRozan provided 21 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 100-98 loss to Dallas.
The Kings struggled to put points on the board and recorded their fourth-lowest scoring total of the season in the narrow loss. DeRozan had a solid line with results in every statistical category, but the team failed to respond after Brandon Williams hit a three-pointer to put the Mavericks up for good. DeRozan bounced back from a two-game slump, when he produced a total of 24 points over losses against Milwaukee and Phoenix.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Provides 25 points in loss
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DeRozan posted 25 points (9-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 120-106 loss to Boston.
DeRozan responded nicely from a sluggish eight-point showing Tuesday against the Clippers, but it wasn't enough to propel his team to a victory Thursday. He ended December on a sour note, knocking down only 37.1 percent of his field goals over his last three games of the month, so his performance Thursday is a sign he's back on track.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Posts team-high 22 points in loss
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DeRozan supplied 22 points (8-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 loss to the Lakers.
DeRozan is doing his best to prop up the backcourt during Zach LaVine's (ankle) absence, and the former has been the team's highest producer often over the past couple of weeks. Although the team continues to occupy the basement in the Western Conference, DeRozan has averaged 20.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 23 games.
