Demar DeRozan: 'I want to be one of those guys that hit the beam'
James Ham: “I want to be one of those guys that hit the beam.” -DeMar DeRozan
Source: Twitter @James_HamNBA
Source: Twitter @James_HamNBA
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Spent a few minutes with DeMar DeRozan today, talking about The Beam, playing with De’Aaron Fox, his numbers & consistency at 34-years-old, and more. pic.twitter.com/geN8xJ8zAn – 5:15 PM
Spent a few minutes with DeMar DeRozan today, talking about The Beam, playing with De’Aaron Fox, his numbers & consistency at 34-years-old, and more. pic.twitter.com/geN8xJ8zAn – 5:15 PM
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James Ham @James_HamNBA
Good stuff from both Monte McNair and DeMar DeRozan on the Kings landing an A-list free agent. pic.twitter.com/frjTfayBlo – 4:46 PM
Good stuff from both Monte McNair and DeMar DeRozan on the Kings landing an A-list free agent. pic.twitter.com/frjTfayBlo – 4:46 PM
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Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
DeMar DeRozan having his intro press conference in Sacramento. He said Fox and Monk were the two to initially reach out and recruit him to the Kings. pic.twitter.com/s53MO6c1vm – 4:30 PM
DeMar DeRozan having his intro press conference in Sacramento. He said Fox and Monk were the two to initially reach out and recruit him to the Kings. pic.twitter.com/s53MO6c1vm – 4:30 PM
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
DeMar DeRozan on Kings fans:
“You just see the passion and love for their team. That goes a long way. It’s hard to find overly dedicated fans that went through the ups & downs with their team.” – 4:27 PM
DeMar DeRozan on Kings fans:
“You just see the passion and love for their team. That goes a long way. It’s hard to find overly dedicated fans that went through the ups & downs with their team.” – 4:27 PM
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James Ham @James_HamNBA
“You see the passion in the fans, more than anything.” -DeMar DeRozan – 4:27 PM
“You see the passion in the fans, more than anything.” -DeMar DeRozan – 4:27 PM
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
DeMar DeRozan says De’Aaron Fox & Malik Monk were the first Kings players to reach out to him about potentially playing in Sacramento. – 4:25 PM
DeMar DeRozan says De’Aaron Fox & Malik Monk were the first Kings players to reach out to him about potentially playing in Sacramento. – 4:25 PM
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James Ham @James_HamNBA
DeMar DeRozan said Harrison Barnes is fine and that he spoke to him yesterday. Gave him some recommendations for food in San Antonio. – 4:25 PM
DeMar DeRozan said Harrison Barnes is fine and that he spoke to him yesterday. Gave him some recommendations for food in San Antonio. – 4:25 PM
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
DeMar DeRozan says seeing the Beam lit all the time was one of the major reasons why he was willing to come to Sacramento when other big name free agents haven’t over the years.
“You see it every night when this team plays. It’s all about winning.” – 4:24 PM
DeMar DeRozan says seeing the Beam lit all the time was one of the major reasons why he was willing to come to Sacramento when other big name free agents haven’t over the years.
“You see it every night when this team plays. It’s all about winning.” – 4:24 PM
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
DeMar DeRozan says he wouldn’t have believed you if you told him he’d be a Sacramento King a month ago. – 4:17 PM
DeMar DeRozan says he wouldn’t have believed you if you told him he’d be a Sacramento King a month ago. – 4:17 PM
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
DeMar DeRozan opens his press conference talking about how much the Kings wanted him during the free agency period and how he wants to light The Beam himself after a win. – 4:15 PM
DeMar DeRozan opens his press conference talking about how much the Kings wanted him during the free agency period and how he wants to light The Beam himself after a win. – 4:15 PM
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James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I want to be one of those guys that hit the beam.” -DeMar DeRozan – 4:15 PM
“I want to be one of those guys that hit the beam.” -DeMar DeRozan – 4:15 PM
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Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The new King DeMar DeRozan welcomed to his introductory press conference in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/6DBxYyUEtO – 4:14 PM
The new King DeMar DeRozan welcomed to his introductory press conference in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/6DBxYyUEtO – 4:14 PM
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Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
DeMar DeRozan’s press conference starts now! pic.twitter.com/K9WBCEPv81 – 4:13 PM
DeMar DeRozan’s press conference starts now! pic.twitter.com/K9WBCEPv81 – 4:13 PM
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Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Awaiting the arrival of DeMar DeRozan. pic.twitter.com/3qSNaHxLqb – 4:07 PM
Awaiting the arrival of DeMar DeRozan. pic.twitter.com/3qSNaHxLqb – 4:07 PM
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Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
New Dubs Talk podcast!
We hit on DeMar DeRozan to the Kings, the Warriors’ additions so far, Lauri watch and my interviews with Steve Kerr, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis from Las Vegas @MontePooleNBCS @NBCSWarriors podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dub… – 3:18 PM
New Dubs Talk podcast!
We hit on DeMar DeRozan to the Kings, the Warriors’ additions so far, Lauri watch and my interviews with Steve Kerr, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis from Las Vegas @MontePooleNBCS @NBCSWarriors podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dub… – 3:18 PM
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: NEW #thisleague UNCUT podcast alongside @ChrisBHaynes is out. Covering …
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FULL POD: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 1:47 PM
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DeMar DeRozan posts goodbye after Chicago Bulls trade to Kings – NBC Sports Chicago nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:21 PM
DeMar DeRozan posts goodbye after Chicago Bulls trade to Kings – NBC Sports Chicago nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 1:21 PM
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Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Here’s what DeMar DeRozan means for the Sacramento Kings, from free throws to fourth quarters
My story for @sacbee_news![⬇](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2b07.png)
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 12:59 PM
Here’s what DeMar DeRozan means for the Sacramento Kings, from free throws to fourth quarters
My story for @sacbee_news
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Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 12:59 PM
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Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
DeMar DeRozan signs a three-year, $73.7 million deal with Sacramento Kings sportando.basketball/en/demar-deroz… – 2:09 AM
DeMar DeRozan signs a three-year, $73.7 million deal with Sacramento Kings sportando.basketball/en/demar-deroz… – 2:09 AM
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Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Sacramento Kings just announced general manager Monte McNair and DeMar DeRozan will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Golden 1 Center. – 9:03 PM
The Sacramento Kings just announced general manager Monte McNair and DeMar DeRozan will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Golden 1 Center. – 9:03 PM
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Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Sacramento Kings have officially announced the acquisition of six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan. pic.twitter.com/J3M4E2JKqt – 6:42 PM
The Sacramento Kings have officially announced the acquisition of six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan. pic.twitter.com/J3M4E2JKqt – 6:42 PM
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James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sacramento Kings officially announce DeMar DeRozan trade. pic.twitter.com/hMA9S4aJ6q – 6:35 PM
Sacramento Kings officially announce DeMar DeRozan trade. pic.twitter.com/hMA9S4aJ6q – 6:35 PM
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“It was really down to the Kings and Heat as far as DeMar DeRozan’s new home … I’m told the Lakers never went beyond expressing simple interest in DeRozan.” NBA Insider @ShamsCharania gives us the latest on DeMar DeRozan. -via x.com / July 9, 2024
The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired six-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA guard-forward DeMar DeRozan in a three-team sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. As part of the deal, Sacramento sent Chris Duarte, two second-round picks and cash considerations to Chicago, and Harrison Barnes and a 2031 pick swap to San Antonio. -via NBA.com / July 8, 2024