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One more pressing Kings note as relayed by The People's Insider Jake Fischer: League sources say that Sacramento covets a veteran point guard to mentor prized rookie Darius Acuff Jr. and is thus now weighing the prospect of bringing back Russell Westbrook … or bringing in Victor Oladipo to fill that role. The Kings were among the teams to attend Oladipo's recent workout in Las Vegas during summer league.
Sources say the Cavs have expressed interest in free agents DeMar DeRozan, Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga. DeRozan, the 17-year NBA veteran, was waived by Sacramento a little more than three weeks ago and has been viewed leaguewide as a possible low-cost target for any team that missed on LeBron. There’s an argument that DeRozan is the best available free agent.
Khobi Price: Kings announce two preseason games against the Lakers: Oct. 5 in Sacramento Oct. 8 in Los Angeles Warriors are scheduled to host the Lakers on Oct. 6, meaning LAL will have a preseason back-to-back in Sacramento and San Francisco. Three games in four nights for the Lakers.
During his latest updates for Bleacher Report, Jake Fischer was asked if the Kings would like to bring Westbrook back for another year to potentially mentor Acuff Jr. Apparently, the NBA insider dismissed any possibility that Sacramento will look to retain the former NBA star. "At this point, no disrespect to Russell Westbrook, but I haven't heard that the Kings would want him back really in any fashion," Fischer said. "I do believe that Sacramento has 15 full roster spots right now. "I don't think they are looking to really move a lot of furniture around to make an opening for Russell Westbrook to come back."
Kings' rising swingman Nique Clifford is expected to inherit Sacramento's No. 10 worn by DeMar DeRozan for the past two seasons. Clifford wore No. 10 at Colorado State.
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Sean Cunningham: Bobby Jackson has parted ways with the Sacramento Kings and Doug Christie’s coaching staff, according to sources. Jackson returned to his former team last summer to join his former teammate’s coaching staff and was tasked with running the team’s defense.
Dave McMenamin: The Los Angeles Lakers are not considered to be a potential landing spot for veteran guard DeMar DeRozan after he was released by Sacramento in Monday, multiple league sources told ESPN. The Southern California native had dialogue with LAL in the past - notably in 2021.
Bobby Marks: DeMar DeRozan’s $25.7M salary was guaranteed for $10M. Sacramento has until the end of August to waive-and-stretch the amount over 3 seasons. The waiver will push Sacramento below both aprons.
Keith Smith: Adam Flagler's two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings is for two seasons, a league source told @spotrac.
Keith Smith: Jonathan Mogbo's two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings is for two seasons, a league source told @spotrac.
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Tomek Kordylewski: Here's @JakeLFischer during the B/R free agency LIVE: "I know Jalen Duren's side has some interest in the potential sign-and-trade exit not to L.A., not to Sacramento, but to Boston."
Chris Haynes: Free agent forward Precious Achiuwa has agreed on terms to re-sign with the Sacramento Kings on a two-year, $11.5M deal, league sources tell me.
Bobby Marks: Carter has 2 years left: $5.2M and $7.4M Trade knocks Sacramento out of the second apron.