Veterans to Mentor Kings’ New Star | Sacramento Kings News

The Kings are eyeing veteran guards like Victor Oladipo, Cameron Payne, and Elfrid Payton to mentor their new draft pick, Darius Acuff Jr., aiming to bridge the gap between rookie hustle and NBA savvy — especially after passing on trading up for Acuff and losing Russell Westbrook, the player Acuff admired. Oladipo brings resilience from overcoming major injuries, Payne offers steady IQ and shooting, and Payton provides playmaking control — all designed to help Acuff thrive without demanding heavy minutes. 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/01a61bcfdf038e83