Doug McDermott Grades & Analysis — SF | Sacramento Kings

Height

6'7"

Weight

225 lbs

Age

College

Creighton

Experience

11 yrs

Wingspan

6'9.3"

Reach

8'7.0"

Hand Size

8.75" × 9.75"

C+

CVI

C+

Sentiment

D+

Performance

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Fan Verdict

Grade this player:

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%	FT%
Career		716	5.3	1.1	0.6	0.2	0.1	41.8%	41.0%	80.5%
2025-26		21	5.3	1.1	0.6

Current Contract

Length

1 year

Total Value

$2.3M

Guaranteed

$2.3M

AAV

$2.3M/yr

Guaranteed %100%

Contract Value Index (CVI)

C+

Fair Value

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Doug McDermott's one-year, $2.3M deal with Sacramento earns a C+ CVI, reflecting solid value for a proven rotational piece but limited upside in the Kings' championship pursuit. At 32, McDermott brings exactly what you'd expect from a decade-long NBA veteran — elite three-point shooting (career 41% from deep) and veteran savvy — making this a low-risk flier that won't hurt Sacramento's cap flexibility. The short-term nature of the contract is smart given McDermott's age curve, avoiding the trap of overpaying for past production while keeping the door open for younger development. However, this signing signals the Kings are still filling gaps rather than making franchise-altering moves, as McDermott profiles as a situational shooter who can provide spacing in specific matchups but won't move the needle in playoff basketball. The $2.3M price tag is reasonable for his skill set, though Sacramento might have been better served using that roster spot and salary slot on a younger player with more upside. While McDermott won't hurt the Kings, he's essentially a known commodity who caps their ceiling rather than raising it.

Performance Analysis

D+

#91 of 119 Small Forwards

FCA+

Doug McDermott earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 716 games, Doug is contributing 5.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in his role. Doug's strongest area is FG% at 41.8, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.6 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Doug ranks 91st.