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 impending Sacramento Kings free agent Doug McDermott:
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F – Doug McDermott – 2024-25 salary: $3.3 million
McDermott joined Sacramento during the final days of training camp and remained on the roster throughout the duration of the 2024-25 season, providing the Kings with forward depth and three-point shooting off the bench.
Over 42 appearances (three starts), the 10-year NBA veteran averaged 3.5 points per game on 43.6 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
McDermott became somewhat of a fan-favorite due to his multiple instances of late-game flamethrowing, including an impressive performance on December 8th that saw the sharpshooter score 18 points on six-of-seven shooting from long distance over just eight minutes of playing time.
The six-triple showing made McDermott just the fourth player in Kings franchise history to make 6+ three-pointers in a single period, joining Keegan Murray (7, 2023), Harrison Barnes (6, 2021), and Omri Casspi (6, 2015).
Should Sacramento bring McDermott back in free agency?
By all accounts, McDermott was well-liked by fans, players, coaches, and staff, meaning the door isn’t necessarily closed on a reunion. Still, Sacramento will surely look elsewhere to fill out its roster before revisiting the option.
The Kings are entering a crucial offseason that could shape the next three to five years of this team’s potential, meaning new GM Scott Perry will need all the roster flexibility he can get entering free agency and trade season.
Sacramento will begin the offseason with six or seven open roster spots, and they’ll look to upgrade each one to keep pace in a loaded Western Conference.
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 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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