DeMar DeRozan had a disappointing first season with the Sacramento Kings. It ended in the Play-In Tournament with Sacramento again missing the playoffs. DeRozan made it 12 straight years averaging over 20 points per game, but it did not help the Kings win. The franchise hired head coach Mike Brown and moved on from their general manager immediately after the season ended. Fans can expect more changes in Sacramento, but they did not anticipate the story that broke on Saturday evening.
DeRozan was involved in an altercation at a sushi restaurant, per TMZ. It started with someone putting a phone in his face and ended with someone in an ambulance. It was hard to believe, but TMZ had the video.
DeMar DeRozan altercation ends up with someone in an ambulance
The incident is still being investigated, and the full details are not available. All fans know is what can be seen on the video. DeRozan is clearly being held back while going after a person on the ground. Things were being thrown about, including glass, and someone ended up going to the hospital. It was a wild situation that Kings fans certainly did not expect just days after their season ended.
DeRozan just finished the first season of a three-year contract with the Kings, but his future is uncertain. Rumors suggest the All-Star wants clarity on the franchise's plans. Sacramento acquired Zach LaVine in the De'Aaron Fox trade, but they missed the playoffs. Do the Kings run it back with this offense-first group or try to rebuild? The LaVine and DeRozan pairing did not work in Chicago, so there are questions about the duo's future in Sacramento.
It won't be easy to move on from LaVine, but DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis could be on new teams next season. DeRozan has made the playoffs just once since 2019. The 35-year-old is likely looking for a contending team if he decides to leave Sacramento.
The details are still emerging from the wild sushi incident. Fans should not expect it to impact his play next season. DeRozan is still one of the best scorers in the NBA. Can he find the right situation to contend for a championship? That is the big question after this sushi incident gets resolved.
The Sacramento Kings face an uncertain offseason. Add this DeMar DeRozan story to the questions. It was certainly not expected, but Kings fans know things rarely go as planned.