NBA author is confident about DeMar DeRozan-Kings trade
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NBA author is confident about DeMar DeRozan-Kings trade

August 9, 2024

As we approach the start of the 2024-25 season, we soon realize that DeMar DeRozan will be wearing the Sacramento Kings uniform.

The athleteNew York Giants' Hunter Patterson sat down with Chris Watkins and Brenden Nunes this week to share his perspective on the move, reflect on whether De'Aaron Fox or Domantas Sabonis will need to adjust their game with DeRozan's entry into the offense, and more.

Also: Hunter explains why he believes DeRozan can help Keegan Murray take the next step as an NBA player.

Topics discussed

  • Are there any members of the Kings who will have to make sacrifices to accommodate the DeRozan signing?
  • Hunter says DeRozan may have to make an adjustment when playing alongside De'Aaron Fox
  • Does AAU basketball have a bad reputation or has it improved over the years?
  • What will the Western Conference look like next season? Which teams will surprise?
  • “I think in the West it could be quite open.”
  • How does Hunter rate DeRozan's fit with Sacramento's core?
  • What's next for Davion Mitchell after being traded from the Kings to Toronto?
  • Can DeMar DeRozan help take Keegan Murray to the next level?

Listen Stiles and Watkins from 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for full episodes of Stiles and Watkins.

More about Kings striker DeMar DeRozan

The Kings and DeRozan agreed to a three-year, $76 million contract on July 8 (the third year is partially guaranteed at $10 million).

DeRozan has been one of the NBA's best scorers over the past decade, averaging 23.5 points per game since the start of the 2013-14 season. The 6-foot-10 winger is coming off an impressive 2023-24 season, averaging 24.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.1 steals per game on 48/33/85 shooting.

The veteran is a gifted mid-range shooter, sinking nearly 50 percent of his jump shots from 10 to 15 feet. DeRozan is also reliable in crunch time, and has finished in the top three for Clutch Player of the Year over the past two seasons.

For DeRozan, getting to the free throw line is an art. Among all NBA leaders, the newest member of the Kings ranks second in free throws made, third in attempts and fifth in attempts per game (7.7).

DeRozan is one of 15 NBA players to average over 25 points and 5+ assists per game over the past three seasons – along with potential future teammate De'Aaron Fox – and ranks fifth in win shares among the talented group.

Adding DeRozan's scoring and playmaking skills to Sacramento's roster is a clear boost to a roster that was in need of an overhaul.

When is the next interesting offseason date for the Sacramento Kings?

The dog days of the NBA offseason have begun.

Sacramento will continue to look to add to its roster before players report to training camp in late September. The Kings currently have several open roster spots that general manager Monte McNair will need to fill in the coming weeks and months.

Be sure to follow Sactown Sports for all the latest Sacramento Kings news including player signings, transfers, game recaps and more for the upcoming season.

NBA offseason schedule

  • Saturday, July 6 – Free agents can officially sign contracts
  • 27 July – 11 August – Olympic Games 2024
  • Mid-August – Release of the 2024-25 NBA schedule
  • Friday, September 27 – NBA training camp begins

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