DeMar DeRozan in NBA Free Agency Spotlight as Teams Show Interest

Six-time All‑Star DeMar DeRozan was waived by the Sacramento Kings on July 6 after averaging 18.4 points per game last season. At 36, he remains a sought‑after veteran scorer, with the Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets mentioned as possible destinations. Reports also link him to the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, though salary‑cap constraints and roster needs affect each club’s ability to sign him.

Meanwhile, veteran point guard Russell Westbrook, now 38, is also a free‑agency target. The Sacramento Kings, where he played last season, are reportedly weighing a return for Westbrook or a veteran like Victor Oladipo to mentor rookie Darius Acuff. Westbrook’s future remains uncertain as teams assess his veteran leadership value against roster construction.

Both players illustrate the ongoing NBA free‑agency market, where teams balance championship aspirations, cap space and developmental goals.