Sacramento fans, get ready – your roster cleaned house this offseason, with a blend of savvy depth moves and veteran additions that could seriously elevate the Kings’ trajectory. Let’s dive in.
🔁 Drew Eubanks to Kings – More Frontcourt Muscle
The Clippers just waived Drew Eubanks, and he’s set to land in Sacramento on a one-year deal once he clears waivers. Eubanks brings elite energy, athleticism, and a knack for finishing around the rim. NBA rotations love guys like him – he’ll fill vital minutes at backup center or as a small-ball five. His hustle rebounding and transition play fit Mike Brown’s style perfectly.
💼 Dennis Schröder – Veteran Playmaking & Grit
BREAKING: Free-agent guard Dennis Schröder inked a 3-year, $45 million deal with the Kings. Following a strong finish in Detroit, Schröder enters Sacramento as a high-IQ pick-and-roll creator and tenacious defender. He brings toughness and clutch-making ability, giving the Kings a steady secondary ball-handler beyond De’Aaron Fox – and a veteran who’s been inside playoff battles before.
🔄 Jonas Valančiūnas Traded to Denver
In a move focused on long-term flexibility, Sacramento sent Jonas Valančiūnas to the Nuggets for Dario Šarić. Folklore guy JV, known for his size and shotmaking, makes way for a rotational stretch-four in Šarić. It thins headcount, balances the books, and opens development minutes for Eubanks or younger centers in the bench.
🪄 Bigger Picture: Why This Moves Kings Forward
| Area | Transformation |
|---|---|
| Frontcourt | Eubanks replaces Valančiūnas with energy, mobility, and athleticism |
| Backcourt | Schröder brings veteran savvy, aggression, and ball-handling depth |
| Rotation Flex | Šarić adds spacing while saving cap space and opening growth minutes |
Coach Mike Brown now has more flexibility to mix and match: athletic two-big lineups, quicker second units, and roll-your-own backboards with security in late-game situations. These moves retool Sacramento into a younger, more unpredictable team.
