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Three free agents the Sacramento Kings should look at

By Jonathan Roberts

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 7: Sindarius Thornwell (0) of the Agua Caliente Clippers shoots the ball over Andre Ingram (20) of the South Bay Lakers during a game on March 07, 2019 at the UCLA Health Training Center, in El Segundo, 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 - MARCH 7: Sindarius Thornwell (0) of the Agua Caliente Clippers shoots the ball over Andre Ingram (20) of the South Bay Lakers during a game on March 07, 2019 at the UCLA Health Training Center, in El Segundo, 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) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 10: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) posts up against Los Angeles Clippers guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) during the game on November 10, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 10: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) posts up against Los Angeles Clippers guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) during the game on November 10, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Sindarius Thornwell was cut by the Los Angeles Clippers, but he could be a solid grab for a team looking for a defensive-minded reserve guard.

During A Royal Pain’s annual pre-draft work scouting players and their fit with the Sacramento Kings In 2017, Sindarius Thornwell became a favorite target of mine thanks to his tenacious defense and leadership.

After two years and 137 games with the Los Angeles Clippers, Thornwell’s defensive ability and high-energy play garnered him a decent sized role in his rookie season. His second year saw his offensive game fail to develop, which led to his release.

Related Story. Sindarius Thornwell could be a late-round gem for the Kings. light

The Sacramento Kings wouldn’t need him to shoulder any scoring load, and could use him in a similar vein as the Clippers did — deploying him as a situational defender and high-energy reserve when needed.

Thornwell wouldn’t play a large role for the Kings, but as an end-of-the-bench piece, there’s worse  players you could target. Thornwell is a useful player, and for a team that has historically struggled defensively he could be a major-boon.

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