Kings Need Mentor for Acuff | Sacramento Kings News

The Sacramento Kings are betting big on rookie Darius Acuff Jr., but they’re counting on Ben Simmons to help ease the pressure — though his own injury history and recovery focus make mentorship uncertain. With a little financial wiggle room, they need a veteran point guard mentor to guide Acuff, with Cameron Payne emerging as the ideal fit for his experience and bench role, while Victor Oladipo’s defensive value offers an alternative — either way, the Kings must act smart to ensure Acuff thrives without being overwhelmed. 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/ca580640928a938e