McDermott posted 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt) and five rebounds across 25 minutes in Thursday's 113-91 loss to the Clippers.
McDermott's order in the rotation is unclear as the season begins, but he could be the odd man out if Kevin Huerter's play improves from last season. Huerter will already struggle for playing time behind DeMar DeRozan and Keon Ellis, and Malik Monk should reclaim his role as Sacramento's sixth man. The rotation will crystallize further once the regular season gets underway.
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Kings' Doug McDermott: Signs with Sacramento
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McDermott inked a one-year pact with the Kings on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
McDermott adds another three-point sniper to a Sacramento offense predicated on perimeter handoffs and movement shooting. Additionally, McDermott has chemistry with Domantas Sabonis from overlapping tenures with the Pacers spanning 2018-20. The 32-year-old was unable to relevantly contribute throughout a second stint with Indiana last year, but he has an opportunity to carve out regular-season minutes off the bench if Kevin Huerter (shoulder) -- who is fully cleared but yet to log preseason action -- is eased into gameplay.
Pacers' Doug McDermott: Gets crucial minutes in Game 4
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McDermott closed with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three assists, a rebound and a block over 13 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
McDermott was traded to the Pacers early in February and in 28 games averaged 3.1 points, 0.7 assists and 0.5 rebounds in 9.5 minutes. The 32-year-old is set to become a free agent ahead of the 2024-25 season and has played for seven teams in his 10-year career.
Pacers' Doug McDermott: Cracks rotation in victory
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McDermott supplied zero points (0-1 FG) in three minutes during Friday's 116-103 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
McDermott played three minutes to close the game Friday, at which point the Pacers had the game sealed up. Having played a total of just 19 minutes in the series, it's safe to say that McDermott is not going to play a role in determining the outcome of what has been a fantastic series between two bitter rivals.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Fails to score in six minutes
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McDermott notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in six minutes during Friday's 129-120 loss to the Cavaliers.
McDermott continues to be a non-factor for the Pacers, playing fewer than 10 minutes for the fourth time in the past six games. At this point in his career, McDermott is nothing more than a depth piece on any squad, who can occasionally be streamed in for his perimeter scoring.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Solid numbers off bench in return
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McDermott (calf) recorded nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 16 minutes Wednesday in the Pacers' 122-103 win over the Pistons.
McDermott had missed the Pacers' past 10 games with a right calf strain but returned to action Wednesday and gave Indiana some quality minutes off the bench. Despite the solid showing against Detroit, McDermott is unlikely to see his role grow unless the Pacers are without starting forwards Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam for a given game.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Good to go Wednesday
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McDermott (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
McDermott will snap a 10-game absence due to a right calf strain. He's been a sporadic producer for Indiana this season. Over his last 18 healthy appearances, McDermott has averaged 4.7 points and 1.0 assists in 13.3 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Questionable for Wednesday
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McDermott (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
McDermott's absence streak is in danger of being extended to 11 games Wednesday due to a right calf strain. However, the veteran forward being initially listed as questionable instead of out is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Another absence coming
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McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland.
McDermott will miss his 10th consecutive game due to a right calf strain. The absences of McDermott and Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) should continue to clear a spot on the second unit for rookie Ben Sheppard.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Returns to practice
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Coach Rick Carlisle said McDermott (calf) participated in Friday's practice and is "getting close" to a return, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
McDermott has missed Indiana's last eight contests due to a right calf strain. However, the veteran forward's return to practice is a good sign toward his availability against the Nets on Saturday. McDermott's official status should be released Friday night.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Remains out
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McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
McDermott will miss a ninth straight game due to a right calf strain. He returned to practice Friday, and Coach Rick Carlisle said the sharpshooter is "getting close" to a return, so McDermott could be back in action Monday versus the Cavaliers.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Out again Wednesday
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McDermott (calf) won't play Wednesday against the Bulls.
McDermott will be sidelined for an eighth straight game due to a right calf strain. The Pacers continue to evaluate him on a game-by-game basis, so he could have a chance at returning to action Saturday versus Brooklyn.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Listed out for Tuesday
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McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
McDermott will miss his seventh straight contest while recovering from a right calf strain. His next opportunity to suit up will arrive Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Remains out Sunday
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McDermott (calf) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Magic.
McDermott's absence streak will extend to six games Sunday due to a right calf strain. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Out again Thursday
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McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
McDermott will miss a fifth straight game due to a right calf strain. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday in Orlando, but he can be considered doubtful, barring a return to practice.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Remains out Tuesday
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McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
McDermott is slated to miss a fourth straight game due to a right calf strain. Coach Rick Carlisle said the sharpshooter would miss at least a few contests last week, so McDermott can be considered doubtful, at best, until he returns to practice.
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Pacers' Doug McDermott: Out multiple games
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said McDermott (calf) -- who has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans -- will miss a few contests, Tony East of SI.com reports.
Based on Carlisle's comments, McDermott appears safe to rule out for the rest of the week, which means the veteran forward will be sidelined Friday in New Orleans and Sunday in San Antonio. McDermott's upcoming absence should keep a spot in the rotation open for rookie Ben Sheppard.
