DeRozan Involved in Altercation After Kings' Exit

DeMar DeRozan, star of the Sacramento Kings, was involved in a physical altercation at a sushi restaurant in Calabasas, California, just days after the team's elimination from the NBA Play-In Tournament by the Dallas Mavericks. Video footage reportedly shows DeRozan pinning a man to the ground after the individual shoved a phone with a bright light into his face, leading to an ongoing police investigation. The incident occurred at the end of DeRozan's turbulent debut season with the Kings, which saw the midseason firing of coach Mike Brown, the trade of De'Aaron Fox, and the departure of GM Monte McNair. Despite organizational upheaval, DeRozan averaged 22.2 points per game and set a Play-In Tournament scoring record with 33 points in the season-ending loss. He also became one of only six players in NBA history to average 20+ points for 12 consecutive seasons. As DeRozan approaches his 17th NBA season, questions remain about both his future and the direction of the franchise.