Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Christie will leave his role as the team’s color commentator. The Sacramento Kings announced Monday afternoon that Doug Christie will join Luke Walton’s coaching staff for the 2021-22 NBA season. Here’s what Christie had to say about his new role via the team’s announcement: “It’s been a dream of mine to coach for the … [Read more...] about Doug Christie joins Kings coaching staff
Kings use bi-annual exception to bring back Alex Len
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Alex Len is reportedly re-signing with the Kings for a contract worth $7.65 million over two years. The Sacramento Kings are bringing Alex Len back to the team on a two-year, $7.65 million deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Shams Charania of The Athletic was the first person to report the Kings’ deal with … [Read more...] about Kings use bi-annual exception to bring back Alex Len
The Kings are trading Delon Wright for Tristan Thompson
Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports Could this be Richaun Holmes insurance? In the NBA Draft, it’s tough not to take the best player available when you’re in the lottery, and the Kings did that when they drafted Davion Mitchell, a national champion guard out of Baylor. The problem with picking a guard is there wasn’t expected to be a ton of playing time for Mitchell behind … [Read more...] about The Kings are trading Delon Wright for Tristan Thompson
Kings add shot-blocking Neemias Queta with No. 39 pick
Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images The Kings may have found the rim-protector they’ve been looking for in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings closed out their draft night by using the No. 39 pick to draft Neemias Queta, a shot-blocking center that last played for the Utah State Aggies. The thing that stands out immediately about Queta is … [Read more...] about Kings add shot-blocking Neemias Queta with No. 39 pick
Kings take Davion Mitchell with No. 9 pick in 2021 NBA Draft
Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images The Kings went with one of the older prospects in the draft with the No. 9 pick. The Sacramento Kings selected Davion Mitchell with the No. 9 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Thursday. Mitchell was projected to go 13th overall to the Indiana Pacers in SB Nation’s mock draft. Mitchell, who spent his junior and senior seasons at Baylor, is … [Read more...] about Kings take Davion Mitchell with No. 9 pick in 2021 NBA Draft