After making a few roster changes, the Sacramento Kings enter the 2025-26 season looking to return to the postseason in their first full year under coach Doug Christie.
The Kings acquired Dario Šarić from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Jonas Valančiūnas. The front office also added Drew Eubanks and Dennis Schröder via free agency, and brought back Doug McDermott on a one-year contract.
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The team selected Nique Clifford (24th pick) and Maxime Raynaud (42nd pick) in the 2025 NBA draft. Raynaud signed a three-year, $5.95 million contract via the second-round pick exception, which is guaranteed for the first two seasons.
With the team opening training camp on Sept. 30, Rookie Wire examined the Kings’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
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Dec 2, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Dennis Schröder: $14,104,000
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Feb 6, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket during the second half against against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Feb 3, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) goes around Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
DeMar DeRozan: $24,750,000
Nique Clifford: $3,108,120
Doug McDermott: $2,296,774
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Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Keegan Murray: $11,144,093
Dario Šarić: $5,426,400
Maxime Raynaud: $1,272,870
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Dec 12, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Domantas Sabonis: $42,336,000
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Kings salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Kings depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season