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After a surprising 2022-23 season, the Sacramento Kings took a step back last year, failing to make the playoffs after losing in the play-in. To help get back in the Western Conference arms race, the Kings pulled off a sign and trade deal with the Chicago Bulls for DeMar DeRozan. With DeRozan in the fold, […]

Ever since Domantas Sabonis joined the Sacramento Kings, this organization has been a threat in the Western Conference. That is no coincidence. The three-time All-Star big man has helped reinvent the Kings’ image, and he has helped turn this franchise into one of the most fun and energetic teams in the league. Now that DeMar […]

While Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan isn’t considering retirement anytime soon, he understands why Philadelphia 76ers veteran Kyle Lowry wants to retire with the Toronto Raptors one day. Lowry spent eight seasons with the Raptors, where he won an NBA title in 2019. DeRozan believes he would have won a championship had he stayed. Instead, […]

New Sacramento Kings swingman DeMar DeRozan knows trades are hard for players, and he also knows the struggle of pro athletes to maintain their mental health. As much as we admire them for their skill and net worth, we might forget that they are human, too. Constant mockery for bad performances or emotional stress from […]

One of newest members of the Sacramento Kings is already feeling very confident about his new team ahead of the 2024-25 season. DeMar DeRozan, the biggest offseason addition for the Kings, dropped quite the prediction about how far Sacramento would go on the NBA playoffs. DeRozan was asked what his boldest take was for this […]

Counterfactuals are a popular topic for hot takes on sports talk shows and social media debates, but sometimes they can be fun to ponder. For instance, what would have happened if the Toronto Raptors didn’t trade DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard prior to the 2018-2019 season, when LeBron James finally went West? The Kawhi rental […]

This offseason, the Sacramento Kings made one of their splashier moves in recent years by signing free agent shooting guard DeMar DeRozan to a contract. The Kings are coming off of a disappointing season in which they failed to make it out of the Play-In round, and the signing of DeRozan is sure to add […]

DeMar DeRozan, a six-time NBA All-Star, endorsed his former head coach Billy Donovan during a recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, following his offseason trade to the Sacramento Kings. Heading into his 16th season, DeRozan spoke highly of Donovan, reflecting on their three seasons together with the Chicago Bulls. “I love Billy D [Donovan], man. […]

DeMar DeRozan revealed that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich made them watch sensitive videos to motivate the team. Back in 2018, DeRozan teamed up with the Spurs. Throughout that DeRozan said that he learned a lot of things from coach Popovich. The veteran mentioned on Podcast P with Paul George that his former […]

Michael Jordan is considered the greatest of all time by most basketball fans solely because of what he was able to do with the Chicago Bulls. Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan, however, has a different take on his favorite Jordan. Jordan played 15 seasons in the NBA, nearly all of which came with the Chicago […]

DeMar DeRozan has officially become a journeyman in the NBA. After his stints with the San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls, he has now found himself playing alongside De’Aaron Fox in the Sacramento Kings system. This also means that he has worked under many legendary coaches of the 21st century. Despite the myriad of head […]

New Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan recently appeared on Podcast P with Paul George, and the two discussed the controversial comments by Minnesota Twins star Anthony Edwards, who said that no one outside of Michael Jordan had skill during that era of the NBA. DeRozan disagreed with the take. “My take is listen, Ant is […]

The newly acquired Sacramento Kings swingman DeMar DeRozan has played for four teams in his 15-year NBA career. However, he might be the first one to say that each trade to a new team in a new city doesn’t get easier, even though his latest trade brought DeRozan home to California. In a recent appearance […]

DeMar DeRozan revealed on Podcast P with Paul George that Alex Caruso is among his top three favorite teammates. Both players were teammates for three seasons with the Chicago Bulls, starting in the 2021-22 NBA season. Sadly, Caruso was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder last June for Josh Giddey. That means that fans will […]

Once upon a time, Kobe Bryant made a surprise appearance at a Drew League game. While some NBA stars would normally participate in the pro-am league, especially during the off-season, fans rarely get to see the biggest stars play. Like for example, when LeBron James played in his first Drew League game, the gym was […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had a busy summer, completely overhauling their team around Kawhi Leonard. At one point, there was even a chance that the Clippers could’ve landed free agent and now Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan. The Clippers ultimately saw Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Daniel Theis, Mason Plumlee, Brandon Boston, and Moussa Diabate all […]

DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings later in the 2024 NBA offseason, adding another dangerous scorer to one of the league’s best offenses from the past two seasons. After being linked to a handful of playoff teams as his deal with the Chicago Bulls expired, he decided to join the Beam Team. It seemed pretty […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has dominated the NBA since his arrival in 2003. There’s arguably no one out there that has felt that more than Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan. James has been so good, it almost feels like he’s had multiple peaks during his first and second stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

In a revealing and light-hearted episode of his ‘520 Podcast’, former NBA player Jeff Teague shared an amusing yet candid moment that marked the twilight of his professional basketball career, attributing the end to the overwhelming speed of Sacramento Kings’ guard De’Aaron Fox. During a matchup while he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Teague found […]

Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis put the NBA on notice and his excitement for his team’s new possibilities when discussing the addition of DeMar DeRozan. The three-team sign-and-trade that brought DeRozan to Sacramento was a fair deal for all involved. Netting the best player in the deal pushes the Kings into better contention for a […]

With Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese gone to the WNBA, there is no bigger name in college basketball than USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins. As a freshman at USC, Watkins broke numerous records and put up insane numbers. And ahead of her sophomore year, JuJu Watkins was in the lab working out with a former […]

The Kings’ DeMar DeRozan has become royalty since a three-team, July sign-and-trade deal brought him to Sacramento to play with Coach Mike Brown’s Kings. Now, DeRozan is preparing for the season with gym time alongside JuJu Watkins, the USC basketball superstar who could be the next mega-star in women’s basketball. DeRozan was spotted shooting hoops […]

The 2024-25 NBA schedule release happened last week, and we now know what the Chicago Bulls will have standing in front of them this season. It’s always fun to see the schedule come out as it means basketball is nearing, and Bulls fans can now circle some important dates on the calendar. There are a […]

Franchise players play an instrumental role in potentially leading organizations to NBA championships. Given that they’re the best player in the team, it makes sense for franchises to build their roster around them. But while having a great franchise player is important to have, it isn’t the sole requisite to winning a NBA championship. In […]

DeMar DeRozan ended up being one of the biggest stars on the move this NBA offseason. After giving his future serious thought, the 35-year-old star decided to depart the Chicago Bulls, the organization many anticipated DeRozan retiring with. Like many others in free agency, DeRozan found himself involved in a sign-and-trade deal with the Sacramento […]

While some of the best basketball players were in Paris trying to win a gold medal, some athletes were still in the U.S. making big plays on a local court. DeMar DeRozan was one of those players, as he recently competed in the Drew League. DeRozan not only competed, but he put on a show […]

When the Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season back in April, the front office made it clear that they knew changes needed to be made. There hasn’t been a ton that has happened so far in the offseason, but Chicago noted that they would make moves, and moves have been made. The fan […]

The Sacramento Kings took a step back during the 2023-24 season from the year prior. In 2022-23, they surprised many by finishing with a top three record in the Western Conference. They missed the playoffs this season after falling to the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in. But the Kings had a sold NBA free […]

The Chicago Bulls made it clear after the season ended that they were going to make some changes this offseason, and they have so far. There is still a lot of offseason left, but they have made some changes already, and while the fan base hasn’t liked some of them, it can still be seen […]

There was once a time when the Chicago Bulls were the class of the Eastern Conference. For a decade, in fact, no team in the East won more games than the Chicago Bulls. Led by a roster with a league MVP, multiple All-Defensive Team candidates, and an NBA Coach of the Year, the Bulls consistently […]

Miami Heat fans have been clamoring for the team to add more talent this offseason after their quick playoff exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics last spring. But Miami failed to land a pair of players that they reportedly hoped to execute a sign-and-trade for – DeMar DeRozan and Tyus Jones. According to […]

DeMar DeRozan joining the Sacramento Kings gives them a major boost of talent. Even as he enters his age-35 season, he should make things easier for De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and the up-and-coming roster around them that may feature another key addition or two. DeRozan signed a three-year deal worth $70 million, a fair price […]

DeMar DeRozan is finally going home to the West Coast. The Chicago Bulls have let him walk in NBA Free Agency which prompted a move to sign with the Sacramento Kings. While he had a fairly close relationship with Drake back when he played for the Toronto Raptors, it seems like the tides have changed […]

The Sacramento Kings got their man when DeMar DeRozan was dealt to Sac-town in a three-team sign-and-trade deal. DeRozan will now have the opportunity to chase a championship with Demontas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox and the rest of the Kings under coach Mike Brown’s squad this coming season. DeRozan doesn’t just have a new team — […]

One of the biggest moves of the offseason came when DeMar DeRozan officially decided to part ways with the Chicago Bulls. In doing so, the six-time All-Star joined the Sacramento Kings by way of a sign-and-trade that sent Chris Duarte and two second-round picks to the Bulls. The San Antonio Spurs were the third team […]

After two seasons of wandering aimlessly, the Chicago Bulls are pivoting towards a rebuild. They moved Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey, adding a young guard who averaged 17-8-6 in his sophomore season, and then this proved to be the final straw for DeMar DeRozan, who angled for an […]

With all the buzz around DeMar DeRozan appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video, it was only appropriate for Vivek Ranadive to mention it when formally welcoming the former Chicago Bulls star to the Sacramento Kings. After DeRozan’s sign-and-trade deal was confirmed, Kings owner Vivek Ranadive spoke to him on camera. Ranadive humorously […]

After losing in the NBA Play-In Tournament last season, the Kings made a statement by acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a three-team deal with the Bulls and Spurs. However, Sacramento is still working the phones as it tries to make another headlining move. The Kings are especially targeting two specific players, via ESPN’s James Ham. “According […]

Rob Pelinka and the JJ Redick-led Los Angeles Lakers needed more firepower heading into the 2024-25 season. There was no better way to get that type of talent than to acquire it in NBA Free Agency. DeMar DeRozan was a top pick that was rumored to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The […]