June has arrived, meaning that the start of NBA free agency is right around the corner.
Which current members of the Sacramento Kings will become free agents when the NBA’s free agency period begins on Monday, June 30th (3 p.m. PT)?
With new general manager Scott Perry, assistant general manager B.J. Armstrong, and head coach Doug Christie all being signed to their new positions in the early stages of the offseason, all eyes will soon shift to how this Kings roster is constructed for the 2025-26 season.
Sacramento is fresh off a 40-42 season that concluded in disappointing fashion–a blowout loss to the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center in the ninth vs. tenth seed Play-In Game, putting the finishing touches on a tumultuous season that included the firing of head coach Mike Brown and the trade of star guard De’Aaron Fox.
Not even one hour removed from their season-ending loss to Dallas, the Kings announced that 2022-23 Executive of the Year winner Monte McNair would not return as general manager.
Perry, who assumed the role as GM the following day, will have to make decisions on several players once the NBA Finals conclude (teams can begin negotiations with their own free agents the day after the Finals end).
Here’s a look at Sacramento Kings forward Jae Crowder, who will become a free agent this summer.
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F – Jae Crowder – 2024-25 salary: $2.6 million
Crowder joined Sacramento over one month into the 2024-25 regular season as the Kings struggled to navigate injuries that affected their forward depth.
The 12-year NBA veteran was slotted into the starting lineup without logging a single practice, and he went on to start the following game before being reverted to a bench role.
Shortly following his demotion to the bench, Crowder fell out of the rotation for the rest of the year, playing just nine games and a total of 103 minutes during the entire 2024-25 season.
While Crowder often sat out of game action, he influenced younger players on the roster, taking rookie Devin Carter and now former Kings guard Colby Jones under his tutelage as well during his brief time in Sacramento.
Should the Kings bring Crowder back in free agency?
Crowder will be entering his age-35 season, and following several years as a three-and-D threat that contributed to multiple deep NBA postseason runs, it seems his best days are behind him.
New Kings GM Scott Perry will closely examine each spot on the current Sacramento roster, meaning he won’t be looking to fill those spots with players who are unable to make an impact on the hardwood, regardless of how valuable experience like Crowder’s would be to a team that needs direction.
Crowder is well-liked around the organization, but expect the Kings to refrain from filling roster spots with aging veterans this early in the offseason.
What’s next for the Sacramento Kings offseason?
Although the Sacramento Kings do not own a first-round pick, they are in the process of preparing for June 25-26th’s 2025 NBA Draft.
Sacramento’s first-round pick was finally conveyed to Atlanta in what was the final ripple effect from the 2022 offseason trade that brought Kevin Huerter to the Kings.
While they won’t select in the first round, Sacramento owns the 42nd pick in the draft, meaning they will select at least one player on Day 2 (June 26th) of the draft.
Be sure to keep up on all Sacramento Kings offseason news right here on Sactown Sports 1140, with live on-air coverage every Monday-Friday from 6 am to 6 pm PT.
Upcoming offseason schedule for the Sacramento Kings:
Wednesday, June 25th – 2025 NBA Draft
Monday, June 30th – NBA free agent negotiations can begin
Sunday, July 6th – NBA free agents can officially sign with teams
July 10th-20th – Las Vegas NBA Summer League
August TBD – Release of 2025-26 regular season schedule
September TBD – Start of NBA training camps for the 2025-26 season
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