Free agent sharpshooter Doug McDermott has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, it was announced on Wednesday.
The team did not release terms of the agreement.
McDermott joins the Kings, a Western Conference playoff contender, for his 11th NBA season, providing an accomplished veteran scorer and respected teammate.
The Kings were afforded the roster flexibility to add McDermott after Monday’s trade of forward Jalen McDaniels, who was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs, according to sources.
McDermott, 32, has shot 41% from 3-point range over his 10-year NBA career, averaging 8.9 points per game.
The 6-foot-6 McDermott split last season between the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers, averaging 5.5 points over 64 games.
The NBA season officially began Tuesday night with a New York Knicks-Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers-Minnesota Timberwolves doubleheader.
Karl-Anthony Towns debuted with the new-look Knicks, and Bronny James made history alongside his father, LeBron James. The night was full of 3-point action and rookie debuts, and that was only the beginning. Several other teams kick off their seasons tonight, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) and the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers (10 p.m. ET, ESPN).
Injuries have already taken a toll on several stars this season. The 76ers’ new duo of Paul George and Joel Embiid will have to wait on their debut, as both are sidelined with injuries. George’s former teammate, Kawhi Leonard, will be out indefinitely as he continues to rehab a lingering knee injury. And the Bucks will open the season without Khris Middleton.
The Chicago Bulls, however, will open the season getting one star back from a prolonged injury. How does Lonzo Ball fit into the Bulls’ offense after two years
Can Mike Budenholzer turn the Suns into contenders? Has Steve Kerr found the Warriors’ starting five? Are the Sixers and Clippers in trouble without their stars?
ESPN’s NBA insiders break down the biggest questions for Wednesday’s slate of games.
