Sacramento Kings: 3 Players Tyler Ulis will have to beat for final roster spot

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – FEBRUARY 14: Tyler Ulis #8 of the Phoenix Suns gestures as he brings the ball up court during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 14, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

With the Sacramento Kings adding Tyler Ulis to their team, which three guys will be his biggest competition to fight for a roster spot on opening night?

Not too long ago, the Sacramento Kings added more depth to the point guard position by signing Tyler Ulis. Last season, Ulis had a rough going as he only recorded one minute of playing time with the Chicago Bulls. He spent most of his season with the Windy City Bulls, Bulls’ G-League affiliate team, and also had his campaign end short due to having surgery on his left hip.

But before that, Ulis showed great promise during his time with the Phoenix Suns. He was able to be a sparkplug for them as he contributed around eight points and four assists a game through his tenure. The Kings are hoping Ulis can produce those same results with their team. If so, the purple and white would have a great group of point guards on their roster entering their 2019-20 season. Nothing is guaranteed, however.

What is definite is that the addition of Ulis adds more competition towards the guards entering Sacramento’s training camp. Ulis will have to impress the Kings’ coaches if he wants to rep the purple and white when the regular season begins, so he must outplay some of his teammates for that to happen.

So with that being said, which players do Ulis need to beat out to be part of the Kings’ opening-day roster? To me, three guys stand out in my mind.

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