The Sacramento Kings are in a precarious position following another season without a playoff appearance, despite initial optimism with additions like DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and De’Aaron Fox. The season took a turn with the firing of head coach Mike Brown and the trade of Fox to the Spurs, which brought Zach LaVine to Sacramento. Ultimately, the Kings capped off their campaign by finishing ninth in the Western Conference and falling short in the Play-In Tournament against the Dallas Mavericks.

This offseason presents significant questions for the Kings, who may opt for a full rebuild or a strategic retool. Reports indicate Sacramento is likely to pursue trades for DeRozan, eyeing a mid-first-round draft pick, with the Miami Heat identified as a potential trade partner. Moving DeRozan would facilitate Sacramento's effort to build a roster focused around Sabonis and LaVine, aiming for a more competitive future.