The Sacramento Kings have room to make one more move.
Right now, they’re carrying 14 full-time players and have used two of their three two-way spots. That leaves them in position to add another player to the standard roster, or use the final two-way slot on someone they think could grow into part of Sacramento’s next competitive group.
Memphis may end up handing the Kings a few names to consider.
The Grizzlies need to trim four players before the season to get down to the 15-man limit, and NBA insider Jake Fischer pointed to a handful of possible cuts that could become available. Fischer said, “The Grizzlies are going to have to cut four players to make their opening roster just down to 15. I do think it will be one of those … Micah Peavy, DeAngelo Russell, Walter Clayton, Kris Murray.”
A separate post also listed Walter Clayton Jr., D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Hawkins and Kris Murray as the group that could be waived to satisfy roster-compliance rules, though Fischer specifically mentioned Micah Peavy.
Of the names tied to Memphis, Peavy stands out as the cleanest fit for Sacramento. He measured 6’6.25” at the combine, though his 6-foot-7.5 wingspan raised some questions coming out of college.
His path has been a long one: Texas Tech, three seasons at TCU, and then Georgetown, where he finished as an All-Big East selection in 2024-25. He averaged 17 points per game, shot 40% from three on four attempts, and led the Big East with 2.3 steals per game.
His NBA numbers have been rough so far. In 913 minutes, he has shot under 40% from the field and under 30% from deep.
Even so, there are real positives in his profile. He doesn’t give the ball away much, posting a 6.5% turnover percentage, he stays active defensively, and he keeps firing from outside even when the shots aren’t falling, with a .393% three-point rate.
The offense is still more projection than proof, but Peavy would give the Kings perimeter defense right away.
Clayton Jr. brings a different kind of appeal. He’s a player the source saw several times during Florida’s run to the 2025 championship, including multiple NCAA tournament games, and he was one of the best performers in the tournament that year.
He also showed up in big moments. His size is a concern, especially with a 6-foot-4 wingspan that makes even Darius Acuff Jr. look long, but he has shown he can be a physical and effective defender when locked in.
He won’t be a point-of-attack stopper at his size, but he doesn’t play like someone opponents can simply overpower. For a Kings team projected to be one of the NBA’s worst defenses, that matters.
Clayton’s limited NBA run last season didn’t look great, but there’s still enough reason to believe in the shot. His previous numbers and a 90% free-throw mark suggest he can punish teams if they leave him open.
Then there’s Kris Murray, the name that may grab Kings fans first. He’s the twin brother of Keegan Murray, and while he wasn’t the same player Keegan was at Iowa, he still earned third-team All-American honors in his final season. Once Keegan left, Kris became Fran McCaffrey’s top option and scored more than 20 points per game.
The NBA has been tougher on him offensively, just as it has been for the others on this list, but there’s enough there to suggest a future as a rotation piece. Murray defends with his frame and decent quickness, stays in front of ball-handlers, and uses his IQ well as a help defender. He doesn’t bring Keegan’s level of isolation defense, rim protection, or offensive punch, but he could still serve as insurance if Ben Simmons doesn’t pan out and/or De’Andre Hunter is moved at the deadline.
The swing skill for Murray is simple: shooting. If he can hit wide-open threes at a league-average clip, he has a path. He just hasn’t shown that yet.
If the Kings were ranking these possible Memphis casualties by fit, the order would be Peavy first, Clayton Jr. second, and Murray third. Peavy’s combination of size and defensive value next to Darius Acuff Jr. makes him the best target, and if he becomes available, Sacramento should move fast.
Clayton Jr. would be a useful extra ball-handler off the bench. Murray makes sense too, but his game may overlap too much with the wings the Kings already have.
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