The Sacramento Kings are preparing for the upcoming season after a middle-of-the-road campaign, finishing at 40-42 and bowing out in the NBA Play-In Tournament against the Dallas Mavericks. Following this, Doug Christie has been named the head coach, and Scott Perry takes over as the new general manager. The Kings made a notable move during the NBA Draft, trading with the Oklahoma City Thunder to select Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud, with the latter expected to complement Domantas Sabonis.

In a surprising turn, the Kings traded Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric to alleviate Valanciunas’ hefty salary. However, reports indicate Valanciunas might consider leaving the NBA to join Panathinaikos Athens in Greece, attracted by a €12 million offer over three years. This potential shift could significantly impact the Nuggets, who are aiming for a stronger roster next season.