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Doug McDermott Returns to Kings on One-Year, $3.6 Million Deal

His 43.6% three-point mark last season locks in perimeter shooting for Sacramento, creating difficult roster decisions.

Jan 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (7) shoots the ball in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • McDermott agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract to rejoin the Kings for the 2025-26 NBA season.
  • He shot 43.6% from beyond the arc in 42 games last year, averaging 8.1 minutes per outing.
  • With a career 41.1% three-point average on over three attempts per game, he ranks among the NBA’s most reliable floor spacers.
  • His signing fills Sacramento’s final 15-man roster spot and may force the team to waive a non-guaranteed player such as Terence Davis before pursuing another veteran guard.
  • Entering his 12th NBA season and fourth in Sacramento, McDermott’s veteran presence aligns with the Kings’ emphasis on offensive versatility.