The Sacramento Kings are currently closer to last place in the Western Conference standings than they are to the 10th and final postseason spot.
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Just months after talking up free agent signing Dennis Schroder as their new starting point guard, he’s been moved to the bench.
The 2025-26 Sacramento Kings are 3-11 through their first 14 games. That’s on pace for 17 total wins, equivalent to the Utah Jazz’s record last season.
Surely they’ll put together a better stretch — and the early schedule has done them no favors — but all the roster construction concerns that were highlighted in the offseason have come to light.
Starting power forward Keegan Murray, who needed surgery in the preseason, certainly hasn’t helped their cause, but their roster lacks a clear strength. Their preferred defensive identity involves picking up 94 feet, which isn’t exactly panning out, as evidenced by their 27th-ranked defensive rating.
That was part of the appeal with Schroder’s addition. Kings’ general manager Scott Perry and head coach Doug Christie both applauded the veteran guard’s ability to set the tone on both ends of the floor.
As of Monday, Sacramento has a 122.0 defensive rating with Schroder on the floor compared to 113.9 without him. Now, it’s worth noting that a similar story applies to Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and Russell Westbrook. Suffering a handful of 20+ losses already tends to harm everyone’s numbers.
An unideal start to Dennis Schroder’s Kings tenure
Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season
Wednesday, November 19th – @ Oklahoma City Thunder – 5:00 PM PT
Thursday, November 20th – @ Memphis Grizzlies – 5:00 PM PT
Saturday, November 22nd – @ Denver Nuggets – 7:00 PM PT
Monday, November 24th – vs. Minnesota Timberwolves – 7:00 PM PT
Wednesday, November 26th – vs. Phoenix Suns – 7:00 PM PT
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