What happened: Doug McDermott has retired from the NBA after completing 12 seasons in the league. Sports agency Priority Sports confirmed the veteran forward's decision on Friday.

Why it matters: Known as 'McBuckets' throughout his career, McDermott established a reputation as one of the league's top outside shooters. He concludes his 12-year professional tenure ranked 22nd in NBA history in three-point field goal percentage.

What to watch: McDermott steps away from the game as teams navigate the early stretch of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.