They still don\u2019t have a starting point guard,\u201d Nunes said. \u201cThat was such a focal point of last offseason, and I\u2019m kind of anticipating it to be the case again this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Even with young pieces developing late in the season, the Sacramento Kings\u2019 current guard rotation doesn\u2019t project as a long-term answer.<\/p>\n
Russell Westbrook, who will be entering his age-38 season next year, is a free agent come this offseason. Outside of Westbrook, the Kings don\u2019t have a player on the roster with a proven track record as an NBA starting point guard.<\/p>\n
Nunes pointed out that relying on internal options isn\u2019t enough, noting, \u201cIf you\u2019re going into the year with Killian Hayes as your starting point guard, that\u2019s concerning. Devin Carter, you don\u2019t feel like it\u2019s in that spot. Nique Clifford is more of a complementary playmaker.\u201d<\/p>\n
That reality puts pressure on Sacramento\u2019s decision-makers to address the position through either the draft or free agency. While landing a rookie guard is one path, Nunes emphasized the importance of veteran stability alongside any young addition.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven if they do draft a point guard, it\u2019s a rookie point guard\u2026 I think veteran guys like that matter,\u201d he explained, referencing how De\u2019Aaron Fox benefited from experienced guards early in his career.<\/p>\n
Beyond the point guard issue, the Kings also face questions about the overall direction of their roster, one that could be impacted by securing a high pick in a loaded 2026 NBA Draft. Still, the lack of a floor general remains the most glaring weakness.<\/p>\n
As Nunes summed it up, \u201cTo me, it\u2019s draft, coaching, and then we\u2019re going to be right back to not having a starting point guard going into next year.\u201d<\/p>\n
For a team trying to establish identity and consistency, solving that problem could define the entire offseason\u2014and ultimately determine whether Sacramento takes a step forward heading into 2026-27.<\/p>\n
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