The Sacramento Kings made a splash in the 2024 offseason, acquiring six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan via sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls. Pairing DeRozan with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis was an incredible move on paper, but the Kings have had an underwhelming season.

DeMar DeRozan has long expressed his desire to retire as a Toronto Raptor. The six-time All-Star made it clear in Open Gym that he wants to sign a one-day contract with Toronto when his career ends. Kings Trade Rumors Make DeMar DeRozan Raptors Reunion ‘Likely Demar DeRozan’s Retirement Plan: A Return to the Raptors  “It’s the only place I would want to go out as well,

The "Light the Beam" era of the Sacramento Kings is rapidly devolving into yet another dark time for the forlorn franchise. De'Aaron Fox's refusal to sign a contract extension has forced the Kings to recoup whatever value they can retain on the trade market before the Feb.

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DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 18 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 123-117 on Wednesday night.