{"id":712870,"date":"2026-04-18T02:06:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T02:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/712870\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T02:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T02:06:55","slug":"jerry-reynolds-on-sacramentos-continued-point-guard-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/712870\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerry Reynolds on Sacramento’s continued point guard vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Headed into their second offseason under the guidance of general manager Scott Perry, the Sacramento Kings find themselves in a similar place to when he took over.<\/p>\n

At his introductory press conference, he was clear in stating the team\u2019s blatant need for a starting point guard. Ironically, they had just traded franchise point guard De\u2019Aaron Fox for Zach LaVine months prior.<\/p>\n

In an attempt to fill that void, Perry signed free agent Dennis Schroder to a three-year, $45-million deal. Future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook also joined the group following the preseason.<\/p>\n

Westbrook ended up earning the starting spot over Schroder, and their largest free agent signing was traded away in his first season with Sacramento. This season\u2019s exit press conferences held the same message with Schroder gone and Westbrook expiring.<\/p>\n

Former Sacramento Kings head coach and general manager Jerry Reynolds joined\u00a0The Drive Guys, A.K.A Kevin \u201cWhitey\u201d Gleason and Allen Stiles, to discuss their options.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think what (Christie) needs is what I call a lead guard because, like you point out, in today\u2019s game you don\u2019t have the Chris Paul types much anymore that really just are the coaches on the floor and direct everything,\u201d Reynolds said. \u201cBut, yeah, you need that one guy that when push comes to shove is going to control the game for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Just like any team, their three avenues for doing so will be the draft, trades, and free agency. Perhaps selecting someone like Arkansas\u2019s Darius Acuff or Houston\u2019s Kingston Flemings could fill that void.<\/p>\n

Or maybe a more proven talent could be acquired.\u00a0 Two-time All-Star Ja Morant is expected to be on the trade block after the Grizzlies appear to be starting a rebuild, moving on from Jaren Jackson Jr. during the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Ja, you know how terrific he was early on in his career,\u201d Reynolds told\u00a0The Drive Guys<\/a>. \u201cHe was extremely productive, but the truth is, the last three years, he has not been productive when he played, which hasn\u2019t been a lot, and you\u2019ve got to worry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI mean, I\u2019ve always said the way he played, it kind of reminds me of Derrick Rose, who was certainly better, but the athleticism was what made them just absolutely special, and as they get into the years, they get beat up physically. Like, how is he? Kind of like running backs in football. I mean, it can be awfully good for three years, and pretty soon that five and a half yards becomes three and a half.\u201d<\/p>\n

Morant played in just 20 games for the Grizzlies last season, though their poor record left little reason for him to be out there in the later stages. The year prior, he participated in 50 games, and just nine the year before.<\/p>\n

Set to make roughly $86 million over the next two seasons, the Kings would have to be willing to take on a notable financial commitment. Given their current salary complications, that could prove to be complicated but not impossible.<\/p>\n

But would he fit into Perry\u2019s six pillars and the style of play he and Christie are striving for in Sacramento?<\/p>\n

Check out the full conversation with Jerry Reynolds at the top of the page or by heading over to the Sactown Sports YouTube channel.<\/a><\/p>\n

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