The Sacramento Kings are heading into the 2025 NBA Draft with one glaring positional need: point guard. However, the Kings only hold the 42nd overall pick, and

"The cost-cutting Celtics should appreciate those savings," Hughes continued. "The Kings desperately need defensive capability. Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis are doing way too much

A 40-42 record in the 2024-25 NBA season has left the Sacramento Kings in the worst spot to be for a team: the middle. The Kings are not quite bad enough to bottom out. However, they are not nearly good enough to compete for anything of substance.

Memphis grabbed Jaylen Wells at No. 39 in 2024. He started 74 games for the Grizzlies and was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team. Memphis previously acquired Desmond Bane, the 30th overall pick, on draft night in 2020 from the Boston Celtics.

Kentucky guard Koby Brea, Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard and Michigan center Vladislav Goldin are viewed as the top prospects in Friday’s workout. Other participants include Iowa State guard Curtis Jones, St. John’s guard Karay Richmond and Baylor center Norchad Omier.

The Sacramento Kings are projected to upgrade their backcourt by selecting a Duke guard in the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly eyeing a long term fix to their point guard issues after De'Aaron Fox trade earlier this year.

Tonje and Love are both considered possible second-round picks in the 2025 NBA draft, which will be held June 25-26. The Kings don't have a first-round pick in this year's draft -

The Sacramento Kings have been named among the favorites to acquire a former Golden State Warriors champion via trade this summer.

Former Wisconsin star John Tonje is set to work out with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, in advance of the NBA draft later this month.