Sacramento Kings: Expectations for Newest Kings

Mar 21, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Anderson (9) shoots under pressure from New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith (8) during the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Knicks defeated the Sixers 93-92. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Caron Butler and James Anderson

The Kings final two additions, Caron Butler and James Anderson, will likely not have much of an impact on the court. These signings, while not likely to move the needle at all, were still very solid additions. These moves were mostly made as veteran depth and injury insurance, something that every playoff hopeful team needs.

Caron Butler is at the end of his career. He averaged career lows in nearly every statistical category this past season. Butler is a solid three-point shooter, as he shot 38% last season and holds a 35% for his career. This, as well as his veteran experience, will be the largest contributions he brings to the Kings.

James Anderson is a 26-year old shooting guard who played overseas this past season. Before that he played for the 76ers, where he started 62 games and averaged 10 points, four rebounds, and two assists per game. He is a career 33% three-point shooter, a number that does not inspire much hope to improve the Kings paltry shooting from last season. However, he is a more than capable defender and can provide consistent play from the bench.

While neither of these signings will make the Kings playoff contenders, they will provide the Kings will stability off the bench. As a whole, the Kings have had a productive off-season despite the drama involving the front office.