Three free agents the Sacramento Kings should look at
![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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/721449ef977016d155754202159746192f16b1cc0118fdbd8a394df077d4f59f.jpg)
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.
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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.