McDermott posted 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt) and five rebounds across 25 minutes in Thursday's 113-91 loss to the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott's order in the rotation is unclear as the season begins, but he could be the odd man out if Kevin Huerter's play improves from last season. Huerter will already struggle for playing time behind DeMar DeRozan and Keon Ellis, and Malik Monk should reclaim his role as Sacramento's sixth man. The rotation will crystallize further once the regular season gets underway.

McDermott inked a one-year pact with the Kings on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott adds another three-point sniper to a Sacramento offense predicated on perimeter handoffs and movement shooting. Additionally, McDermott has chemistry with Domantas Sabonis from overlapping tenures with the Pacers spanning 2018-20. The 32-year-old was unable to relevantly contribute throughout a second stint with Indiana last year, but he has an opportunity to carve out regular-season minutes off the bench if Kevin Huerter (shoulder) -- who is fully cleared but yet to log preseason action -- is eased into gameplay.

McDermott closed with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three assists, a rebound and a block over 13 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott was traded to the Pacers early in February and in 28 games averaged 3.1 points, 0.7 assists and 0.5 rebounds in 9.5 minutes. The 32-year-old is set to become a free agent ahead of the 2024-25 season and has played for seven teams in his 10-year career.

McDermott supplied zero points (0-1 FG) in three minutes during Friday's 116-103 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott played three minutes to close the game Friday, at which point the Pacers had the game sealed up. Having played a total of just 19 minutes in the series, it's safe to say that McDermott is not going to play a role in determining the outcome of what has been a fantastic series between two bitter rivals.

McDermott notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in six minutes during Friday's 129-120 loss to the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott continues to be a non-factor for the Pacers, playing fewer than 10 minutes for the fourth time in the past six games. At this point in his career, McDermott is nothing more than a depth piece on any squad, who can occasionally be streamed in for his perimeter scoring.

McDermott (calf) recorded nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 16 minutes Wednesday in the Pacers' 122-103 win over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott had missed the Pacers' past 10 games with a right calf strain but returned to action Wednesday and gave Indiana some quality minutes off the bench. Despite the solid showing against Detroit, McDermott is unlikely to see his role grow unless the Pacers are without starting forwards Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam for a given game.

McDermott (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott will snap a 10-game absence due to a right calf strain. He's been a sporadic producer for Indiana this season. Over his last 18 healthy appearances, McDermott has averaged 4.7 points and 1.0 assists in 13.3 minutes per game.

McDermott (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons, Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott's absence streak is in danger of being extended to 11 games Wednesday due to a right calf strain. However, the veteran forward being initially listed as questionable instead of out is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.

McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott will miss his 10th consecutive game due to a right calf strain. The absences of McDermott and Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) should continue to clear a spot on the second unit for rookie Ben Sheppard.

McDermott (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

McDermott will miss a ninth straight game due to a right calf strain. He returned to practice Friday, and Coach Rick Carlisle said the sharpshooter is "getting close" to a return, so McDermott could be back in action Monday versus the Cavaliers.