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Sacramento Kings: The Ultimate Offseason To-Do List

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 15 : Vlade Divac introduces Luke Walton as the new Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings at a press conference on April 15, 2019 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 15 : Vlade Divac introduces Luke Walton as the new Head Coach of the Sacramento Kings at a press conference on April 15, 2019 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic is defended by Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings during the game at Amway Center on November 3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. 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. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 03: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic is defended by Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings during the game at Amway Center on November 3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. 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. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

Find The Ideal Big Man

For the last four years, the Kings have put their faith in Willie Cauley-Stein to become their long-term starting center. But so far, the experiment has returned inconsistent results.

Whether is it Cauley-Stein or not, the Kings need to find a big man that can give them reliable production on both ends of the court. To be specific, a big that can rebound and protect the rim would be ideal for Sacramento’s roster.

If able to find this type of center, it would definitely improve the Kings next season. A few of the weaknesses that the purple and white had during their 2018-19 campaign was struggling to rebound the ball and to protect the rim, as they were ranked 20th in defensive efficiency for the year.

It would also be a plus if the next starting center for the Kings could be a reliable shooter from the midrange and perimeter as it would help create spacing when the team is running their halfcourt offense.

Not the biggest need, but still a need for the Kings is to find a consistent guy to play the starting center spot next season. They really need someone who can rebound the ball on both ends, can protect the interior on defense, and can create spacing on offense.

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Some upcoming free agents that fit at least some of these qualities are Nikola Vucevic and Brook Lopez. Other options are Marc Gasol and Al Horford, but only if they decide to decline the player options on their contracts.

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