After the Sacramento Kings ended their 2024–25 season with a 120–106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, star forward DeMar DeRozan reflected on an uncertain future. Despite averaging 22.2 points in his first year with the Kings, DeRozan, now 35, expressed frustration over the team’s instability and lack of direction following a season filled with turmoil—including a coaching change, a major trade, and now the departure of GM Monte McNair.
Acknowledging that he’s nearing the end of his career, DeRozan emphasized his desire to spend his remaining seasons competing in the playoffs, not rebuilding. “You don’t wanna waste the opportunities that you have left,” he said, noting he’ll take the coming weeks to reflect before making any decisions. Given the Kings’ turmoil, a split seems likely.