While the Sacramento Kings didn’t have many key free agents heading into Monday’s moratorium beginning.
The decision on Keon Ellis’ team option and Jake LaRavia’s free agency were their primary decisions. New general manager Scott Perry picked up Ellis’ option, and now LaRavia is headed to a Pacific Division rival.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, free agent Jake LaRavia has agreed to a fully guaranteed two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Free agent forward Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. LaRavia had a strong finish after joining the Sacramento Kings last season. pic.twitter.com/hXw9E1PzZV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025
2024-25 Averages: 6.9 points, 2.4 assists, 3.9 rebounds on 47.5/42.3/67.8
Dorian Finney-Smith unexpectedly turned down his $15.4 million player option before signing a four-year, $52 million deal with the Houston Rockets. He was the first domino to change teams on Monday.
That left the Lakers without reliable wing depth, seemingly causing them to pivot to LaRavia.
The Lakers get their top wing target with Dorian Finney-Smith off the board – Jake LaRavia, sources confirm.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) June 30, 2025
When Sacramento acquired LaRavia from Memphis last season, they inherited a salary restriction that limited what they could offer him in free agency.
Their max offer started at $5.2 million in the first season, slightly below the six million annually he got from Los Angeles.
Yet another roster hole is created for Perry to fill. Although maybe rookie Nique Clifford could aid them in year one.
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With the NBA’s free agency period set to begin on Monday, the Sacramento Kings have made one of their most pressing offseason decisions: Choosing a lane on a contract for Keon Ellis.
Sacramento had two options entering the offseason: picking up Ellis’ $2.3 million team option for the 2025-26 season, which would allow the guard to enter unrestricted free agency next summer, or declining the option and attempting to re-sign Ellis for a longer contract during this free agency period.
New Kings general manager Scott Perry made his choice on Sunday as Sacramento picked up the 2025-26 team option on Ellis, meaning the two-way guard will be entering a contract year this fall.
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Sacramento Kings pick up 2025-26 team option on Keon Ellis
What’s next for the Sacramento Kings offseason?
Following the 2025 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings will prepare for the start of NBA Free Agency.
The NBA free agency negotiation period begins on Monday, June 30th, at 3 pm PT, meaning Sacramento will be able to negotiate with players — but agreements cannot be officially completed until Sunday, July 6th.
Who will the Kings sign in free agency? Will new general manager Scott Perry make trades in hopes of upgrading the roster?
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Upcoming offseason schedule for the Sacramento Kings:
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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