Kings Build Around Acuff

The Kings stunned fans by drafting Darius Acuff Jr. seventh—just the playmaker they desperately needed after trading their last star point guard. But building around a 19-year-old? That’s a tall order with pricey veterans like Sabonis and LaVine still on the roster. GM Scott Perry stayed silent on their futures, while whispers swirl about waiving DeRozan to clear cap space and push Murray into the spotlight. LaVine’s looming player option could hit them with a financial headache, and Sabonis’ trade value seems low now. Perry’s got a mountain to climb this summer—and maybe until February—to make Acuff the centerpiece of a real contender. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/b8e7943feb1520a6