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3 free agents the Sacramento Kings should sign to keep the beam lit

By Treyvon Hastings

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors look for a rebound during a 104-101 Lakers win in game four of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 08, 2023 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors look for a rebound during a 104-101 Lakers win in game four of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 08, 2023 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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Kyle Kuzma, Washington Wizards, Sacramento Kings.
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3. Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma is the grand slam target for the Sacramento organization. Kuzma is young and fits the timeline of the Kings’ youth. Kuzma, like Grant, is coming off a career season, averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. After declining his $13M player option, Kuzma is eyeing a far bigger payday.

Kuzma isn’t quite the defender that Green or Grant is but offers the length and versatility that the Kings need. Additionally, they could use his scoring boost, as he is someone that could score at will. With the pace of the Kings’ offense, he would only have more opportunities to score.

The biggest concern in bringing Kuzma to Sacramento would be his potential acceptance of what role he would play in Sacramento, as well as the price he may be coming in with. With a potentially competitive market looming for a younger player entering his prime like Kuzma, the Kings may have to overpay to entice Kuzma into joining them. He won’t necessarily be the top option on the Kings, which is where he may be dissuaded from lack of opportunity.

Ultimately, Kuzma will have the most competitive market of the players on this list. While he may come with the greatest risk, he will come with the greatest reward. Knowing that he still has more to offer as a player makes him extremely intriguing for any team.

Here’s to a fascinating free agency for Sacramento. As always, “Light The Beam”!

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