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SEP 15, 2026

HoopsRumors offseason check-in outlines Kings’ limited cap moves, draft additions

HoopsRumors details how the Kings navigated cap pressure this summer — drafting at 7 and 29, using the bi-annual exception on Achiuwa, signing minimum deals, and stretching DeRozan’s partial guarantee to manage the luxury tax.

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    • Sacramento used the No. 7 pick on Darius Acuff Jr. and No. 29 on Alex Karaban.
    • Precious Achiuwa was re-signed using the bi-annual exception.
    • Ben Simmons and Daeqwon Plowden were signed to minimum deals; the Kings stretched DeMar DeRozan’s partial guarantee across three seasons.
    • HoopsRumors reports the Kings have 14 players penciled in with roughly $2.9M below the luxury tax line.
    • That leaves room to add a 15th player on a minimum salary but limits larger moves.
    • Article notes several veterans remain unsigned who could be targets if the Kings seek depth.
    • The piece suggests Sabonis and Malik Monk are more likely to be traded than extended given cap realities.
    • Zach LaVine’s $49M expiring deal could be targeted in trades; LaVine might be moved or buyout candidates could appear.
    • HoopsRumors flagged De’Andre Hunter as an extension candidate but noted his recent injury history.
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