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’s two-way contract players who will become free agents at the end of this month:
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Two-way contracts: Mason Jones & Isaiah Crawford
High-scoring guard Mason Jones, the reigning NBA G League Finals MVP, will be a restricted free agent this summer, as will forward Isaiah Crawford.
Jones just put the finishing touches on an impressive season with the Stockton Kings, where he averaged 23.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game while posting 47/41/83 shooting splits over 20 games.
Crawford, who was a rookie during the 2024-25 season, still has eligibility for a two-way deal if the Kings want to bring him back, while Jones is no longer eligible to sign a two-way deal and would have to be on a standard NBA contract if he were to remain in Sacramento.
Jones previously signed two-way contracts with the Houston Rockets (2020), Philadelphia 76ers (2021), and Los Angeles Lakers (2021).
Crawford, a Louisiana Tech product, averaged 13.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 44 percent from three-point range.
Should the Kings bring Jones & Crawford back?
Jones has fans within the organization, so I wouldn’t completely rule out a reunion — but with a new front office regime in town, Sacramento could look to utilize its standard NBA contracts differently.
Seeing that Jones can’t return on another two-way deal, it could hurt his chances of re-upping with the Kings. In Crawford’s case, he can sign another two-way pact, and Sacramento could benefit from having the 6’6 forward as a depth piece.
The Kings have one draft pick in next week’s NBA Draft — the 42nd selection — meaning they could be active in the undrafted market, as they have been in recent years. Both Keon Ellis and Isaac Jones, success stories who recently signed standard NBA contracts, were initially signed to two-way contracts by the Sacramento Kings.
New general manager Scott Perry could look to do the same next week, meaning it isn’t a foregone conclusion that either Jones or Crawford will return for 2025-26.
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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