DeMar DeRozan Drawing Clippers Trade Interest Amid Kings' Struggles

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, 36, is reportedly drawing trade interest from the LA Clippers, per The Athletic. Sacramento, 4-13, acquired DeRozan in 2024 via sign-and-trade. Despite his commitment to bounce back from a "difficult" debut season, he recently called the team's situation "s—-y." He's averaging 17.9 points (49.5% FG), 3.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 32.8 minutes. The Clippers (5-12) are seeking another scorer. DeRozan has a partial guarantee on his 2026-27 deal for nearly $10 million of his $25.7 million salary.