Sacramento Kings Face Major Roster Decisions Ahead of Upcoming Season
Sep 29, 2025; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8), forward Domantas Sabonis (11), and forward DeMar DeRozan (10) pose for a photo during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings, under General Manager Scott Perry, are facing significant challenges as they prepare for the upcoming season after a disappointing 22-win campaign. With 11 players under contract, including key veterans from the previous regime, Perry must navigate trades and the draft to reshape the roster effectively.
- 01The Kings finished last season with only 22 wins, highlighting the need for a roster overhaul.
- 02Scott Perry, the new GM, has struggled to make impactful changes to the roster since taking over.
- 03Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan are among the key players remaining from the previous management.
- 04Keegan Murray is expected to stay with the Kings, having signed a five-year contract worth $140 million.
- 05Perry has three draft picks this year (7th, 34th, and 45th) which could help reshape the team.
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The Sacramento Kings are entering a crucial offseason following a disappointing 22-win season. General Manager Scott Perry, who has been in charge for a year, faces the challenge of reshaping a roster still heavily influenced by the previous management under Monte McNair. Currently, 11 players are under contract, including key veterans like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan, which complicates the potential for significant roster changes. Perry has struggled to trade these veterans due to their contracts and perceived low value in the league. However, Keegan Murray, who signed a five-year, $140 million contract, is likely to remain with the team as he represents Perry's vision for the future. This offseason, Perry holds the 7th, 34th, and 45th picks in the draft, providing a unique opportunity to build a more cohesive team. If Perry can successfully move some veterans and leverage this draft capital, the Kings could finally start to align the roster with his strategic goals.
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