Sacramento Kings' Point Guard Search: Draft or Trade?

The Sacramento Kings are in a tough spot at point guard after trying out combos like Dennis Schroeder and Russell Westbrook this season.

They hold a top-9 pick in the upcoming draft, with an 11.5% shot at number 1, and about a 45% chance at top.

4. This all season could define their future, and nabbing a young floor general feels like the move to build around.

Draft prospects like Kingston Fleming's from Houston, Darius Ackhoff Jr., or Michele Brown Jr., could fit the bill around that 6th or 7th pick.

Fleming stands out as the safest bet to anchor the franchise long term.

Even if they prioritize other talent early, their two second rounders offer depth chances.

On the trade front, names like John Morant, a manual quickly, or Lamello Ball, are floating around.

Morant's a hot candidate after his ups and downs, and the Kings are already chatted with Toronto about quickly, though his 162 million dollar deals scared them off.

These vets bring risk but instant upside if the price drops.

Internally, Devin Carter, pick 13th last year, deserves a real shot next season.

N.K. Clifford, a 24th pick, shows combo guard skills that could translate.

Killian Hayes, just 24, and a former 7th overall, hits free agency, but might still bloom with more runway.

Drafting a point guard tops the list for these rebuilding Kings, but trades or homegrown growth keep options open.

Whatever path they pick, it's go time to lock in that backwards stability.

That's your update from California News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.