Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits for team-high 28 points
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DeRozan finished with 28 points (9-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 130-115 loss to Milwaukee.
DeRozan and the rest of the first unit recorded solid numbers, but it wasn't enough to upend the Bucks. The dynamic veteran is on a nice four-game run, averaging 25.8 points, 5.0 assists and 3.8 rebounds over the span.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores 30 points in OT win
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DeRozan ended with 30 points (12-26 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block over 47 minutes during Monday's 123-118 double-overtime victory over the Heat.
Domantas Sabonis stole the show with an impressive triple-double, but DeRozan was excellent as a scoring weapon and reached the 30-point mark for the first time since late November. Even though his recent numbers have been subpar compared to his standards, this 30-point effort might be what gets him going.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Struggles during lopsided win
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DeRozan accumulated 12 points (5-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one assist and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 129-99 victory over Golden State.
Although DeRozan logged 31 minutes, he suffered through a slow shooting night and produced a low total. The return of Keegan Murray didn't help matters, as the two players are negatively correlated on occasion. Sunday's result was a massive regression from DeRozan's 29-point performance against Memphis, but the veteran forward still has significant fantasy value as one of Sacramento's best contributors.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Hits for 29 points
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DeRozan provided 29 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block over 38 minutes during Friday's 138-133 win over the Grizzlies.
Although Malik Monk stole the show Friday night, DeRozan also had a potent night, making plays all over the floor. DeRozan picked up the slack during Keegan Murray's (ankle) absence, and he combined a solid shooting night with defensive prowess inside. He should excel while the team is shorthanded, though his numbers will likely become slightly more volatile upon Murray's return.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: So-so performance against Mavericks
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DeRozan recorded 14 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes during Monday's 110-100 victory over the Mavericks.
DeRozan has struggled in the scoring department as of late, which continued Monday against the Mavericks. The veteran guard has scored 19 or more only twice over the last seven games, adding to the Kings' woes heading into the new year.
DeRozan accumulated 25 points (12-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Saturday's 132-122 loss to the Lakers.
DeRozan snapped a five-game streak in which he didn't reach the 20-point mark, but volume aside, he was very efficient and missed just five of his 17 shots from the field. DeRozan averaged at least 22.5 points per game in both October and November, but that number has plummeted to 18.8 points per tilt across 12 outings in December.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Struggles with shot in loss
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DeRozan supplied 10 points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-100 loss to the Lakers.
DeRozan's 10 points marked his second-lowest scoring total of the season on a night where the Kings could have used a solid total against the Lakers. Although DeRozan's secondary numbers have been relatively steady, his scoring totals have bounced around quite a bit over the past few weeks. Shot volume hasn't been a problem, but his three-point percentage (30.6) has certainly put a dent in his production at times. Still, DeRozan's addition has proven to be a shrewd move by the Kings, who needed a solid third-scoring option to take the franchise to the next level.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores 29 points Thursday
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DeRozan produced 29 points (8-18 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds, two assists and four steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 victory over New Orleans.
DeRozan had an impressive showing Thursday and extended his productive stretch, as he's scored at least 20 points in four of his last six outings. Even though the veteran forward shares the bulk of the scoring load with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, DeRozan has a strong floor as a versatile scorer who can thrive even when he's not the main offensive option. He's averaging 23.3 points per game since the beginning of December, adding 3.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Scores team-high 26 points
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DeRozan accumulated 26 points (6-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 13-14 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 loss to the Grizzlies.
DeRozan didn't have his best performance from an efficiency perspective, but he still led the Kings in scoring in what turned out to be a tight loss. DeRozan has adjusted well to the Kings' offensive scheme and has hit the 20-point mark in three of his last four contests and 13 of his 18 appearances in the campaign.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Notches 16 points
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DeRozan had 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 victory over the Rockets.
This was a quiet performance by DeRozan's standards, as he's had a tremendous season for the Kings. With 17 regular-season appearances under his belt, DeRozan has averaged 22.5 points, 4.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals, putting him on pace for a top-40 finish in nine-category formats.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Close to double-double in return
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DeRozan closed Sunday's 127-125 loss to the Spurs with 28 points (10-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 37 minutes.
DeRozan returned following a two-game absence due to a lower back injury, and the veteran had a solid showing in this loss against one of his former teams, hitting 50 percent of his shots from the field and finishing just two rebounds away from a double-double. DeRozan has had a few off games here and there, but for the most part, he's been a consistent scoring weapon for the Kings. The veteran has scored at least 20 points in 12 of his 16 appearances this season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Available Sunday
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DeRozan (back) will play in Sunday's game against the Spurs, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
DeRozan missed the previous two games due to lower-back inflammation, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Over his last three appearances, DeRozan has averaged 21.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 36.0 minutes per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Probable to return Sunday
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DeRozan (back) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
DeRozan was able to fully participate in Saturday's practice and is trending towards a return from a two-game absence due to lower back inflammation. Over his first 15 regular-season games as a member of the Kings, DeRozan has averaged 22.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals over 36.3 minutes per contest.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Logs full practice Saturday
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DeRozan (back) logged a full practice Saturday and is trending toward being available for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
DeRozan missed the Kings' last two games after experiencing inflammation in his lower back muscles following Monday's game against the Thunder. However, the fact that he logged a full practice Sunday is a good sign of his potential availability to face the Spurs. DeRozan is averaging 22.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game this season.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Remains out Friday
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DeRozan (back) is out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
DeRozan experienced inflammation in his lower back muscles after Monday's game against the Thunder, and he's set to miss a second straight game. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Spurs. In his absence, Jae Crowder could remain in the starting lineup, while Kevin Huerter, Malik Monk and Doug McDermott could all see an uptick in minutes as well.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Out vs. Minnesota
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DeRozan is out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a lower back injury, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
DeRozan experienced inflammation in his lower back muscles after Monday's game against the Thunder, during which he supplied 30 points (13-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes, and the Kings are taking a cautious approach with him. Expect Kevin Huerter to start in his place, while Malik Monk, Colby Jones and Doug McDermott could all see extra minutes with DeRozan out.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Bounces back Monday
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DeRozan supplied 30 points (13-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 130-109 loss to the Thunder.
DeRozan had scored 16 and 18 points in the losses to the Clippers and Nets, and even though the Kings pushed their losing run to four contests with this loss Monday, at least the veteran forward bounced back from a scoring perspective. DeRozan enjoyed an excellent start to the season, but his numbers have been trending in the wrong direction of late. He's averaging just 17.4 points per game while shooting 46.7 percent from the floor over his last five outings.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Absent from injury report
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DeRozan (back) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Clippers.
DeRozan participated in Thursday's practice and has officially been given the green light to play Friday evening after missing three games with a back injury. The team has yet to comment on whether the veteran forward will be on a minutes restriction, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see DeRozan ease back into action.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Intends to play Friday
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DeRozan (back) returned to practice Thursday and intends to play in Friday's game versus the Clippers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
DeRozan has missed Sacramento's last three contests due to a back injury but appears close to returning to action. However, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify DeRozan's status ahead of Friday's game.
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Kings' DeMar DeRozan: Taking steps in right direction
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DeRozan (back), who has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, has been cleared for individual on-court workouts, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
While DeRozan will be sidelined for a third straight game Monday, the Kings are labeling him as day-to-day, and a return to action in Sacramento's next contest Friday versus the Clippers could be a possibility if all goes well over the next few days. Given that he's been sidelined for about a week with lower-back tightness, DeRozan shouldn't require a lengthy ramp-up period and likely won't have many restrictions with his minutes once he's cleared to play again.
