With the loss of Ben Simmons, the Sacramento Kings need to have a serious conversation about the secondary point guard role. This situation has only been exacerbated by the team recently cutting Elfrid Payton, someone who could have filled this position well enough for this season.
Now that the Kings are forced to make a decision, they can really look at their options. Bringing Payton back would be a smart move. At the same time, there are other unrestricted free agents on the market the Kings should be seriously looking at. Treat the situation as a window opening.
Lonzo Ball
The brother of LaMelo Ball, Lonzo has had his own issues with injuries over the years. He was drafted in 2017, last played with the Bulls, and now finds himself unrostered. Assuming he's good to play, he would be a solid backup for Acuff. It makes sense as Acuff carries the load, putting Ball in the position to provide support while minimizing the potential of another injury caused by overuse.
Killian Hayes
A former number seven overall draft pick, Hayes finished out last season as a King. Oddly enough, he was brought in to help deal with all of the injury issues Sacramento was having. The Kings chose to cut him, and he remains an unrestricted free agent. Being that he's a good, young point guard who is familiar with the Kings, adding him back to the roster would be a smart call.
Spencer Dinwiddie
Dinwiddie is a 12-season veteran of professional basketball and a highly experienced point guard. After bouncing around the league for 11 seasons, he played most of 2025-2026 in Europe. Now, he's looking for his next roster. Dinwiddie is a perfectly serviceable point guard with a lot of experience to draw on. He would be a solid second-string option after Acuff.
Seth Curry
Counting D League/G League teams, Stephen Curry's has played with 12 different franchises since going undrafted in 2013. That includes three different runs with the Mavericks as well as one season with the Kings in 2015-2016. Curry is more of a wing than a true point guard, but he has experience in the position Sacramento could put to use in both supporting and developing their rookie.
Yuki Kawamura
Kawamura impressed the NBA so well during the 2024 Olympics playing for Team Japan that he joined the league. So far, the Grizzlies, Bulls, Pacers, and Clippers have seen his potential, but have not committed to him. He is an undersized point guard at 5'7", but he's also shockingly fast with incredible ball handling, passing, and energy. He could be dangerous for the Kings off the bench.
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