NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings ‘Enamored’ with Specific Draft Target
The Sacramento Kings were one of the biggest losers in the NBA Draft lottery, sliding all the way to the […]
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Sacramento Kings were one of the biggest losers in the NBA Draft lottery, sliding all the way to the seventh overall pick after a 22-win season. Fortunately for the club, it appears they may still have a shot at landing a prospect they love in the 2026 NBA Draft. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , the Kings front office is “enamored with” Arkansas Razorbacks point guard Darius Acuff Jr.
and would love to land him with the seventh overall pick. Related: Sacramento Kings Linked to Big Man in Free Agency Darius Acuff stats ( ESPN ): 23. 5 PPG, 6.
4 APG, 3. 1 RPG, 48. 4% FG, 2.
5 3PM per game, 44% 3PT Familiarity certainly plays a part in this. Kings general manager Scott Perry coached at Eastern Kentucky (1997-2000) when Darius Acuff Sr. played there.