The Sacramento Kings are entering an evaluation phase as they search for direction, meaning the time is now to kick the tires on potential additions.
Sacramento started that process by signing former top-ten NBA Draft pick Killian Hayes to a ten-day contract on Sunday in a move that gives the Kings another guard in a rotation that has been ravaged by injuries.
Hayes, the seventh pick in the 2020 draft, has struggled to find his footing at the NBA level, but was enjoying a strong season in the G League before being picked up by Sacramento.
Over 28 games with the Cleveland Charge, Hayes averaged 23.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game on 47/32/80 shooting splits.
The Kings also added to their front court over the weekend by signing former first-round pick Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a two-way contract.
Sacramento had an open two-way contract slot after converting surprise rookie big Dylan Cardwell to a standard deal earlier this month, and now the seven-foot Baldwin will join the Kings for the rest of the regular season.
The 23-year-old forward has also struggled to break through in the NBA, but was in the midst of a strong G League season with the San Diego Clippers, averaging 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game over 18 appearances.
Baldwin was selected by the Warriors with the 28th overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft following one year of college basketball at UW-Milwaukee.
Injuries are stacking up for the Kings, as they will be without star guard Zach LaVine (hand), center Domantas Sabonis (knee), and forward De’Andre Hunter (eye) for the remainder of the season, opening the door for younger players on the roster to get extended reps.
Cardwell (ankle sprain) will also be sidelined for an extended period, but is expected to return in mid-late March.
Here’s a look at the current Sacramento Kings roster after adding Hayes and Baldwin.
Updated 2025-26 Sacramento Kings Roster
Guards
Russell Westbrook
Zach LaVine +
Malik Monk
Nique Clifford
Devin Carter
Killian Hayes (10-Day Contract)
Daeqwon Plowden **
Isaiah Stevens **
Forwards
Keegan Murray
DeMar DeRozan
De’Andre Hunter
Precious Achiuwa
Doug McDermott
Patrick Baldwin Jr.**
Centers
Domantas Sabonis +
Maxime Raynaud
Dylan Cardwell +
Drew Eubanks
**Player on Two-Way Contract
+ Injured Player
*0 Open Roster Spots remaining*
Potential Sacramento Kings Depth Chart
Starters
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – DeMar DeRozan
SF – Keegan Murray
PF – Precious Achiuwa
C – Maxime Raynaud
Bench
PG – Malik Monk
SG/SF – Nique Clifford
SG/SF – Devin Carter/Daeqwon Plowden
PF – Patrick Baldwin Jr.
C – Drew Eubanks
Depth: Killian Hayes, Doug McDermott, Isaiah Stevens
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When is the next Sacramento Kings game?
The Sacramento Kings will continue a five-game road trip on Wednesday afternoon against the Houston Rockets.
Sacramento is 2-1 against Houston this season, winning the most recent matchup on January 11th by a final of 111-98 at Golden 1 Center.
Be sure to catch all of the Sacramento Kings vs. Houston Rockets action right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage beginning at 3:30 PM PT on Game Night before a 5:00 pm PT tip-off from downtown Houston.
Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season
Wednesday, February 25th @ Houston Rockets – 5:00 PM PT
Thursday, February 26th @ Dallas Mavericks – 5:30 PM PT
Sunday, March 1st @ Los Angeles Lakers – 6:30 PM PT
Tuesday, March 3rd vs. Phoenix Suns – 8:00 PM PT
Thursday, March 5th vs. New Orleans Pelicans – 7:00 PM PT
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