Kings Rebuild With Acuff as Cornerstone | Sacramento Kings News

The Sacramento Kings are aiming for a turnaround this season despite a rocky start, landing at 27th in the NBA Power Rankings — just ahead of the Pelicans. With key veterans gone and a roster still recovering from injuries, the team’s hopes rest on rookie Darius Acuff Jr., the 7th overall pick, seen as their franchise cornerstone. Returning stars like Sabonis, Murray, Hunter, and LaVine could provide much-needed stability under new coach Doug Christie. But the biggest question? Who backs up Acuff at point guard? With Devin Carter traded and Westbrook gone, Malik Monk and Nique Clifford are the frontrunners — though finding the right fit will require experimentation. Still, with more depth and health, the Kings should climb far above their current ranking. 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/23838c9521c15c75