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 Kings F/C Isaac Jones, who could become a free agent this summer.
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F – Isaac Jones ($2 million team option) – 2024-25 salary: $1 million
Jones, who started the season on a two-way contract, earned a standard NBA deal thanks to his impressive play in the G-League (21.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks) and hustle with the Kings over 40 appearances.
As Sacramento navigated injuries to forwards on their roster like Trey Lyles and Jake LaRavia, Jones received spot minutes at the backup four and, in some cases, small-ball five.
The 6’8, 245-pound forward became another feel-good story for the Kings, as Jones followed in teammate Keon Ellis’ footsteps as a player who went undrafted, to signing a two-way contract, to signing a standard NBA deal.
Sacramento has until June 29th to decide on its 2025-26 season $2 million team option for Jones.
Should Sacramento bring Isaac Jones back in 2025-26?
The physicality, athleticism, and overall affordable contract for next season make sense for the Kings when it comes to picking up the team option on Jones.
Sacramento will surely look to round out the roster with upgrades, but it wouldn’t hurt to keep Jones in the fold for depth at his current price point.
Then again, new GM Scott Perry and assistant GM B.J. Armstrong could envision a different use for Jones’ roster spot. We’ll have an answer to the Kings’ decision on Jones by June 29th, the day before NBA free agency begins.
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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