The Sacramento Kings still need one more body for the 2026-27 season, and the search appears to be narrowing toward a veteran guard. With Russell Westbrook off the board after announcing his retirement following the Kings’ offer, Victor Oladipo has emerged as a name worth watching.
Oladipo confirmed that Sacramento has been in contact with him, backing up earlier reporting that the Kings held a private workout with the two-time All-Star.
"They've shown some interest," Oladipo said about the Kings on Yahoo Sports Daily. "Time will tell as things are shaping in the NBA and things are getting closer to training camp.
But yeah, I think there's some interest there, and the feeling is mutual. So we'll see how it turns out."
That lines up with the buzz around Sacramento’s pursuit. The 34-year-old has not appeared in an NBA game since the 2022-23 season with the Miami Heat, and his most recent pro action came in the 2025-26 season in the G League.
Last season with the Wisconsin Herd, Oladipo played in 15 regular season games and averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. The production came with some efficiency concerns, though, as he shot 38.9% from the field and 32.9% from 3-point range.
That’s where the debate starts for Sacramento. If the Kings want a veteran guard with real NBA mileage, Oladipo fits that broad description. But there are obvious questions about what he can still provide after only 26 total professional basketball games over the last four years.
The fit is also a little awkward on paper. Sacramento is looking for a backup ball-handler behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr., while Oladipo is better suited to working off the ball.
Westbrook made sense because he can still handle primary playmaking duties. Oladipo brings more uncertainty than that, even if the veteran experience is appealing.
Still, the Kings may not have a dramatically better option sitting out there. Taking a shot on Oladipo after four years away from the NBA would be a very Kings-like move, and it would at least give them an experienced presence who could help younger players without cutting into their minutes.
So while Oladipo does not cleanly solve the roster issue, he does appear to be in the mix for Sacramento’s 14th spot. If the workout impressed the Kings enough, this may be the path they choose. For now, the interest sounds real on both sides, and the next move belongs to the Kings.
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