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Kings Draft

Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) drives to the hoop past Texas A&M Aggies forward Jamie Vinson (4) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Emanuel Sharp is another second round win for the Kings

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Jul 6, 2026

Sacramento's draft draws huge praise from The Athletic

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Jun 29, 2026

The Kings could still trade for Yaxel Lendeborg down the road

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Jun 28, 2026

Brian Scalabrine was not happy about one Kings draft pick

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Jun 27, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) reacts during the second quarter Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Kings will keep a close eye on the undrafted scene this offseason

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Jun 26, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the seventh pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. after he was selected by the Sacramento Kings at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Scott Perry's second draft with the Kings was another winner

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) reacts to playing against the Baylor Bears in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Kings got themselves a legit second-round pick

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dribbles in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Round two of the draft is tonight (and the Kings have one more pick)

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Jun 24, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the seventh pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. after he was selected by the Sacramento Kings at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Darius Acuff Jr. is already bringing the exact energy the Kings need

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) drives to the basket against the Duke Blue Devils during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Scott Perry threw a curveball to close out round one for the Kings

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) dribbles the ball defended by Vanderbilt Commodores guard Chandler Bing (7) in the second half during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Kings have a "by the numbers" first round draft pick

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Jun 23, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates against the Arizona Wildcats in a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

One last pitch for the Kings drafting Yaxel Lendeborg

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Jun 23, 2026

Jan 16, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) and center Maxime Raynaud (42) and center Dylan Cardwell (32) and guard Nique Clifford (5) celebrate after lighting the beam in celebration of their victory against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Can the Kings repeat the success of the 2025 NBA Draft in 2026?

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Jun 21, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) smiles after getting called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Karim Lopez would be a surprising but solid pick for the Kings

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Jun 20, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (right) handles the ball against LA Clippers guard Kobe Sanders (left) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

How important is this draft to the Kings' rebuild?

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Jun 20, 2026

Nov 30, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts after a play against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Someone wants the Kings' first-round pick, and it isn't the Hornets

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Jun 19, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates after a play against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Brayden Burries reportedly doesn't want to be a King

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Jun 19, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) addresses the media in a press conference during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Trevon Brazile is a two-way development gold mine for the Kings

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Jun 19, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) and guard Keaton Wagler (23) react in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Could Kylan Boswell be the Kings' new point guard?

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Jun 17, 2026

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) celebrates a three-pointer during the first half of the SEC tournament championship game against Vanderbilt at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The Kings do not need to "trade up" to do well in the draft

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Jun 16, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; California Baptist Lancers guard Dominique Daniels Jr. (1) brings the ball up the court against Utah Utes guard Terrence Brown (2) during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Dominique Daniels' explosiveness is catching the Kings' attention

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Jun 12, 2026

Sep 30, 2019; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry speaks to the media during media day at the MSG training center in Greenburgh, NY. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Is Scott Perry's drafting ethos at odds with the draft itself?

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Jun 5, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) guards during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

One prospect should be connected to the Kings in more mock drafts

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Jun 1, 2026

Feb 8, 2025; Stockton, California, USA; Pacific Tigers forward Elias Ralph (2) before the game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Alex G. Spanos Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Elias Ralph's workout with the Kings has him being called a "stud"

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May 28, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Christian Anderson (4) dribbles the ball during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

If the Kings want a point guard in the draft, they need to talk to Texas Tech

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May 26, 2026

Mar 17, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) reacts after becoming the fifth leading assist leader during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

A variety of mock drafts have comparable projections for the Kings

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May 24, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) smiles after getting called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

If the Kings want it, they could make a move on a top-three draft pick

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May 23, 2026

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Kings seriously have to stop OKC from drafting this rookie

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May 22, 2026

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