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Sacramento Kings: Who Is A Free Agent This Summer?

By Rafe Wong

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 8: Vlade Divac and owner of the Sacramento Kings, Vivek Ranadivé, talk before a preseason game between the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers on October 8, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 8: Vlade Divac and owner of the Sacramento Kings, Vivek Ranadivé, talk before a preseason game between the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers on October 8, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 27: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball against the LA Clippers on January 27, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 27: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball against the LA Clippers on January 27, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /

C: Willie Cauley-Stein (Restricted Free Agent)

The decision whether to keep Willie Cauley-Stein will probably be the biggest one Vlade Divac makes this summer. The team drafted the seven-foot big back in the 2015 draft and have invested in him ever since.

This season, 81 games, Cauley-Stein averaged around 12 points and eight rebounds a game while making around 56% of his shots from the floor. During Cauley-Stein’s career with Sacramento (295 games), he averaged around 10 points and six rebounds a game while making over 53% of his total shots.

Although Cauley-Stein’s tenure with the Kings has not been bad, the decision to keep him will tell whether the franchise is confident in him becoming their starting center going forward.

There have definitely been occasions where Cauley-Stein has played like the ideal big man that the Kings need him to be. But on the other hand, he has also played short of expectations which have caused frustration from the fanbase.

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The inconsistent play of Willie has led to this tough decision for the Kings. If they decide to let him walk, then they are ready to look elsewhere for their starting center. But if they opt to keep him, which will probably be a big investment, then they believe he will play a key role in their rebuild.

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