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Kings Slash Payroll with DeRozan Move | Sacramento Kings News

The Sacramento Kings just pulled off a savvy financial move by waiving DeMar DeRozan and using the stretch provision to spread his $10M salary over three years, slashing their 2026-27 payroll by $6.7M. With this, they’re now projected to stay under the luxury tax line — giving them room to sign two more players on minimum deals. General Manager Scott Perry’s long-term goal? Build a championship-caliber roster without paying luxury tax unless absolutely necessary. This DeRozan trade is a major step toward that vision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…

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