Acuff’s Rookie Struggles Raise Kings Concerns | Sacramento Kings News

Darius Acuff Jr., Sacramento’s 7th pick, looked flashy with flashy passes but struggled mightily in Summer League—missing shots, turning the ball over nearly five times a game, and drawing early skepticism despite potential. ESPN’s Zach Kram ranked him 11th among rookies, behind peers picked after him, while The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie noted his perimeter shooting woes and scoring-first tendencies. Though Vecenie sees upside for big stats, his inefficiency, defensive liabilities, and size could haunt the Kings’ long-term plans if it persists. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/618c0897ebc8eaef