Sunday marks the first time the future Hall of Famer will play in Chicago since joining the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade.
Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Derrick White added 23, including Boston’s first 11 of the third quarter, and the Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since the NBA Finals.
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Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Sacramento Kings’ DeMar DeRozan, left, drives past Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (0) during the second ...
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Toronto will always be No. 1, first of all,” DeRozan said, smiling. “But, I’ve got to put Chicago second because, mentally, of the space I was in after I got traded (to San Antonio). San Antonio
DeMar DeRozan led the way with 32 points as the Sacramento Kings erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
Jan 6, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie celebrates with forward DeMar DeRozan (10) in double overtime in the game against the Miami Heat at Golden 1 Center.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory C
The Kings acquired DeRozan over the summer in a blockbuster deal, adding him to a roster that already featured Fox, Malik Monk, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis. DeRozan is averaging 20.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 48% from the field and 31.3% from 3-point range.
Dec 30, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images