The Sacramento Kings desperately need a point guard. Chris Paul, one of the most highly regarded facilitators of this generation, is headed into free agency.
It’d be a curious move for new Kings’ general manager general manager Scott Perry. The 12-time All-Star played last season with the San Antonio Spurs, where he averaged 8.8 points and 7.4 assists on 42.7/37.7/92.4 shooting splits in 28 minutes per game.
Appearing in all 82 games at 40 is a credit to his work ethic and sustainability, but there’s a reason he’s spent one-season stops with the Spurs and Golden State Warriors in each of the last two years.
Considering Sacramento’s significant void at this point, Paul’s consistency could be a concern. But his skillset would be undeniably beneficial setting the table for Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray, while also being able to play off of Domantas Sabonis.
Paid just over $3 million from San Antonio in 2024-25, his expected salary could add to the appeal. With Perry’s goal of establishing a culture, Paul’s leadership could aid that cause.
If none of the other long-term point guard candidates in either free agency or the trade market appeal to Perry, maybe a short-term deal with Paul makes sense.
But, of course, it would take two to tango. The offseason is full of options for players and organizations around the league.
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Michael Scotto of HoopsHype joined The Allen Stiles Show to discuss his recent sitdown with Sacramento Kings’ impending free agent Jake LaRavia, their complicated offseason ahead, and more.
Scotto released an interview article with LaRavia on Thursday, who spoke about his good relationship with head coach Doug Christie, having the most efficient season of his career, and more.
“From all my conversations with people, Doug Christie enjoys the type of player that Jake LaRavia is and the two of them have a very good relationship,” Scotto told Stiles.
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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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