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.