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DeMar DeRozan Under Investigation After Sushi Restaurant Altercation

The NBA star allegedly confronted a man who shone a phone light in his face, with police confirming an active investigation into the incident.

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Overview

  • DeMar DeRozan was involved in a physical altercation at Yume Sushi in Calabasas on the night of April 18, 2025.
  • The conflict reportedly began when another man shone a phone light in DeRozan's face, prompting the NBA player to knock the phone away.
  • A 27-second video shows DeRozan pinning the man to the ground before being separated by an unidentified woman who attempted to de-escalate the situation.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed it is conducting an active investigation into the incident, which left the other man injured and requiring ambulance transport.
  • The Sacramento Kings, DeRozan's current team, have not yet issued a public comment regarding the incident.