Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan is looking for a new NBA home after being waived by the Sacramento Kings.
Perhaps the Los Angeles Clippers could be that home.
Los Angeles Clippers Named Top Landing Spot for DeMar DeRozan
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 07: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings points back towards the bench during the second half of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center on March 07, 2025 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Following DeRozan’s departure from Sacramento, the Clippers were named as a potential landing spot for the veteran forward by Marcus D. Smith of USA Today. Smith pointed to DeRozan’s California roots along with L.A.’s reported interest in him as reasons why the Clippers could be in line to land him.
From Smith:
DeRozan is from southern California, so going back home could always be an intriguing option for the 17-year NBA veteran. Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto reported the Clippers would have interest in DeRozan. It would be the perfect homecoming. However, you’d have to imagine playing for a sure contender would be top of the priority list for DeRozan.
You’d have to imagine that DeRozan would like to opportunity to remain in California, and it doesn’t seem like the Lakers will be an option. So, that leaves the Clippers and the Golden State Warriors, who appear to be in a bit of a holding pattern until star forward LeBron James makes a decision regarding his NBA future. The Warriors are holding out hope that James will continue his career in Golden State.
The Clippers could use some added offensive firepower, and DeRozan is still a very productive player despite his advancing age. He averaged 18.4 points on nearly 50 percent shooting from the floor for Sacramento last season.
What DeMar DeRozan is Looking For in His Next NBA Team
Getty ImagesSACRAMENTO, CA – APRIL 13: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings warms up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center on April 13, 2025 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/Getty Images)
Knowing that his days in Sacramento were likely numbered, DeRozan discussed his NBA future in April and shared what he’s looking for at this latter stage of his career.
“The most important part is still being able to play basketball,” he said. “To play the game that you love, winning and the love of the game is the only thing that matters for me.”
Perhaps the Clippers aren’t quite close enough to true title contention for what DeRozan is seeking at this point, but otherwise it seems like they would check all of the boxes that he could be see looking for in a destination.
Los Angeles Clippers Named Top Landing Spot for Six-Time NBA All-Star