Veteran small forward Doug McDermott has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 32-year-old was a free agent after finishing the 2023-24 campaign with the Indiana Pacers. McDermott averaged only 4.2 points as a member of the Pacers. However, he posted 10-plus points in four consecutive seasons prior to the 2023-24 campaign, and the Kings are getting an extra scoring option in McDermott as a big three-point threat who has nailed 41 percent of his attempts from deep over the course of his career. With that said, McDermott likely won't see enough action to make an impact in fantasy basketball.
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) is available Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran sharpshooter last played on February 26th and missed 10 consecutive contests due to a right calf strain. He has been average for the Pacers this season. When healthy, McDermott has averaged 4.7 points and 1.0 assists in 13.3 minutes per game during his last 18 outings. Coming back after missing a lengthy period, the 32-year-old will likely see limited minutes.
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) is questionable Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. He last played on February 26th, and he's in danger of missing 11 consecutive contests. However, him being listed as questionable instead of out is good news for Indiana. If the veteran forward cannot suit up due to a right calf strain, Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin and Ben Sheppard could see more playing time. Unfortunately, the four forwards aren't solid fantasy options for Wednesday's matchup.
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will remain out of the lineup on Monday versus Cleveland. We haven't seen the sharpshooter on the court since Feb. 26, and Monday will mark his 10th consecutive absence. With McDermott unavailable, Jarace Walker and Obi Toppin have a chance to earn more minutes as backup forwards, while Ben Sheppard also benefits off the bench. The latter has actually seen the biggest rise in playing time recently. Sheppard has yet to show good enough consistency to be regarded as a good fantasy option.
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will miss a ninth consecutive contest on Saturday against Brooklyn. The veteran sniper has returned to practice but isn't quite ready to get back to work yet following a calf strain. However, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has said that McDermott is getting close to his return, so he could be an option early next week. Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker are in a position to eat up a few more minutes without McDermott, with the former being the better fantasy option.
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) participated in practice on Friday and seems to be close to returning to game action. The veteran shooter hasn't played since February 26 and there has never been an official timetable for his return. The Pacers don't seem to be in a hurry to get him back on the floor, so he may still have to miss a couple more games. When he was in the rotation, McDermott wasn't receiving that many minutes as he had yet to find a firm role with the team. When he returns, it will likely mean fewer opportunities for Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker, but McDermott won't be fantasy relevant right away.
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against Minnesota. The 32-year-old sharpshooter is trying to recover from a right calf strain. The Pacers miss McDermott's ability to stretch the floor, but his return to Indianapolis hasn't gone well. McDermott has been limited to only 3.2 points in 11.0 minutes across six games, with his three-point percentage dropping to 20. Muscle strains usually take 2-3 weeks to heal, so it wouldn't be surprising to see McDermott miss further time.
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will miss his second consecutive game after officially being ruled out for their game on Friday night. "Dougie McBuckets" has seen very inconsistent playing time since joining the Pacers after the trade deadline. His time on the court depends on both matchups and the health of the rest of the team's frontcourt. So, as he misses some time, there isn't much of a shakeup in the rotation for guys who wouldn't be getting minutes. Obi Toppin has been getting some more time off of the bench, and Ben Sheppard has been playing a bit as well, especially with Aaron Nesmith (questionable - ankle) still on the mend.
Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against New Orleans. The 32-year-old sniper suffered a right calf strain on Monday versus Toronto, and it might now be a while until we see him back on the court. McDermott has played six games with the Pacers since joining the team on Feb. 8, averaging 11.0 minutes. He hasn't had a big role on the team, and the Pacers should cope just fine without him.
San Antonio Spurs forward Doug McDermott (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran forward will sit this game out due to a right ankle sprain. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so possibly the Spurs are just being cautious and the ankle issue isn't that serious. The expectation is that Cedi Osman and Keldon Johnson will see more playing time with McDermott ruled out. Both players could be possible low-end streaming options for Saturday's slate.
