DeMar DeRozan, waived by Kings, hits free agency
Veteran star DeMar DeRozan enters NBA free agency after being waived by the Sacramento Kings.
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The Sacramento Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan, which officially makes the veteran a top free agent. According to Yahoo Sports, this move follows the stalling of trade talks.
Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports focuses on DeRozan's transition to free agency. Bleacher Report is reporting on interest from the Golden State Warriors amid a broader pursuit of LeBron James.
Future developments center on which team will sign DeRozan and how other players will benefit from his departure from the Kings, as noted by Sports Illustrated.
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Quick answers
Why did the Sacramento Kings waive DeMar DeRozan?
Yahoo Sports reports the move occurred after trade talks stalled out.
Which team is rumored to be interested in DeRozan?
Bleacher Report mentions interest from the Golden State Warriors.
What is DeRozan's current professional status?
He has been waived by the Kings and is now a free agent.
Coverage (5)
- Three Players Who Will Benefit From Kings Waiving DeMar DeRozan Sports Illustrated · 7h ago
- Sacramento Kings to waive DeMar DeRozan, making veteran a top free agent The New York Times · 7h ago
- Kings reportedly waiving DeMar DeRozan after trade talks stall out Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- New DeMar DeRozan Rumors on Warriors' Interest amid LeBron James Pursuit in NBA Free Agency Bleacher Report · 7h ago
- DeMar DeRozan, waived by Kings, hits free agency ESPN · 7h ago broke it first
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