Kings Hunt Backup PG as Simmons Rumors Swirl | Sacramento Kings News

The Sacramento Kings are reshaping their roster as they chase a rebuild, drafting Darius Acuff Jr. seventh overall and eyeing Ben Simmons as a potential backup point guard—despite rumors that Russell Westbrook is retiring. Veteran stars like Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, while talented, may not fit the new direction, with LaVine openly admitting his championship dreams don’t align with Sacramento’s long-term vision. With LaVine locked in for another season via his player option, the Kings are navigating a complex balancing act between future potential and present reality. 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/f78663bd7ec0fd73