Doug McDermott News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Slides out of rotation McDermott (coach's decision) didn't appear off the bench in Friday's 137-103 loss to the Warriors.

Impact McDermott had seen minutes in five of the Kings' previous seven games, but he fell out of the rotation Friday while Malik Monk re-emerged on the second unit. With the Kings now sitting at 8-30 on the season, finding regular playing time for the 33-year-old McDermott -- who is on an expiring contract -- seems unlikely to be a major priority moving forward.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Meaningless production continues McDermott posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes during Friday's 129-102 loss to the Suns.

Impact McDermott continues to somehow be part of the rotation, having now suited up in four of the past five games. While Sacramento should be prioritizing its youth, the coaching staff seemingly has other ideas. Although McDermott has played at least 12 minutes in three of the past five games, he has no place on a fantasy roster, even in deeper leagues.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available McDermott (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact McDermott is overcoming a questionable marker to suit up Tuesday. That said, he's appeared in just two games for the Kings this season, so it's unlikely McDermott takes the floor in a meaningful capacity.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento hosts Detroit after overtime win against Houston

Sacramento hosts the Detroit Pistons following the Sacramento Kings' 125-124 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Game-time call for Tuesday McDermott (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Impact McDermott has returned to the injury report due to the same knee injury that's been bugging him since Saturday. He hasn't seen much action lately even when healthy, so his availability should have little impact on Sacramento's rotation.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play McDermott (knee) is available for Sunday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact McDermott may be available for Sunday's game, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll actually play. He's made just two brief appearances for Sacramento this season, scoring a total of six points on 2-for-4 shooting over 11 minutes.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday McDermott (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact McDermott hasn't been able to crack the rotation recently, so his status won't have a big impact in fantasy hoops.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday McDermott (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact McDermott was initially labeled questionable due to soreness in his left knee, but he's been given the green light to face Portland. The veteran forward has appeared in just two games this season, so it's unlikely he'll crack the rotation Saturday.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Saturday McDermott (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact McDermott is dealing with left knee soreness and may not be available Saturday. However, the veteran forward has totaled just 11 minutes over two regular-season appearances thus far, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in Sacramento's rotation.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One surprising Kings' player got minutes before Dario Saric, but why? Somehow, Doug McDermott got on the court again for the Sacramento Kings before Dario Saric did.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Cracks rotation Wednesday McDermott ended with six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt) across eight minutes during Wednesday's 133-100 loss to the Hawks.

Impact McDermott saw action for the first time this season, an indication of how bad things are right now in Sacramento. The veteran has never really been a viable fantasy asset, and at this point, he would need a miracle for that to change.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kings face long odds to get back to the playoffs in first full season under coach Doug Christie

The Sacramento Kings face challenges in the upcoming season

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Report: Kings re-sign F Doug McDermott for 2025-26 Deadspin | Report: Kings re-sign F Doug McDermott for 2025-26

JULY 22, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Doug McDermott signs $3.6M contract with Sacramento Kings

Doug McDermott has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract to return to the Sacramento Kings

JULY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Report: Kings re-sign F Doug McDermott for 2025-26 The Sacramento Kings are re-signing free agent Doug McDermott to a one-year, $3.6 million deal, ESPN reported Monday.The 33-year-old forward...

JULY 21, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Plans to re-sign with Kings McDermott intends to sign a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Kings, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact McDermott is set to return to Sacramento for his second season, and he'll help offer the team a veteran presence off the bench. That said, he's unlikely to see meaningful playing time in the Kings' frontcourt as long as DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray are healthy in 2025-26. Last year, McDermott logged a mere 8.1 minutes per game across 42 regular-season outings but did shoot a career-high 43.6 percent from three-point range during his limited action.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Pacers $22 Million Forward Signs With Western Conference Squad Former Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Sacramento Kings. McDermott is goi...

JULY 21, 2025 • SI.COM

OKC Thunder jersey history No. 25 - Doug McDermott (2017) During his time suiting up for the Thunder, McDermott wore only jersey No. 25 and put up 6.6 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.

MAY 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Minimal impact in loss McDermott totaled zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in six minutes during Wednesday's 120-106 Play-In Game loss to Dallas.

Impact McDermott has been an inconsistent part of Sacramento's rotation all season, averaging 3.5 points in 8.1 minutes across 42 regular-season appearances. McDermott is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance Monday McDermott racked up one rebound in three minutes during Monday's 127-117 victory over the Pistons.

Impact McDermott was back in the rotation, suiting up for just the fourth time in the past 14 games. It's been a disappointing campaign for McDermott, playing a limited role off the bench. Through 40 games played, he has averaged just 3.3 points and 1.0 three-pointers in 7.8 minutes per contest.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play against Thunder McDermott (elbow) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Following a one-game absence Monday against the Celtics, McDermott is cleared to play through an elbow injury Tuesday. However, the veteran sharpshooter is logging just 4.7 minutes per game across four appearances in March, so he's unlikely to play a major role against Oklahoma City.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gauged as questionable for Tuesday The Kings list McDermott (elbow) as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact McDermott could be available for the second leg of a back-to-back set after sitting out Monday's 113-95 loss to the Celtics due to a sore right elbow, but he's unlikely to be included in the rotation Tuesday even if he's available.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go vs. Boston McDermott (elbow) is out for Monday's game against the Celtics, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact McDermott will sit out of Monday's matchup due to a right elbow injury. His next chance to return will arrive Tuesday against the Thunder.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday McDermott (elbow) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact McDermott could be held out of the first leg of this back-to-back set. He's a minimal part of the rotation most nights, however, so this news doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento faces Orlando, looks for 8th straight home win

Sacramento is looking to extend its seven-game home win streak with a victory against Orlando

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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