The Sacramento Kings are in a pivotal evaluation phase, looking to bolster their roster amidst a slew of injuries. They've started this process by bringing in Killian Hayes on a ten-day contract. Hayes, a former top-ten NBA Draft pick, is stepping into a guard rotation that's been hit hard by injuries.
Hayes, who was the seventh pick in the 2020 draft, has had a rocky start in the NBA but has shown promise in the G League. With the Cleveland Charge, he put up impressive numbers: 23.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game, shooting 47/32/80.
Adding depth to their frontcourt, the Kings also signed Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a two-way contract. Baldwin, a former first-round pick, joins Sacramento after a strong G League stint with the San Diego Clippers, where he averaged 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals over 18 games.
Injuries have taken a toll on the Kings, with key players like Zach LaVine (hand), Domantas Sabonis (knee), and De’Andre Hunter (eye) out for the season. This opens opportunities for younger players to step up. Dylan Cardwell is also sidelined with an ankle sprain but is expected back by mid-late March.
Let's take a closer look at the current Kings roster after these recent additions:
Updated 2025-26 Sacramento Kings Roster
Guards:
- Russell Westbrook
- Zach LaVine +
- Malik Monk
- Nique Clifford
- Devin Carter
- Killian Hayes (10-Day Contract)
- Daeqwon Plowden **
- Isaiah Stevens **
Forwards:
- Keegan Murray
- DeMar DeRozan
- De’Andre Hunter
- Precious Achiuwa
- Doug McDermott
- Patrick Baldwin Jr. **
Centers:
- Domantas Sabonis +
- Maxime Raynaud
- Dylan Cardwell +
- Drew Eubanks
Depth Chart:
Starters:
- PG: Russell Westbrook
- SG: DeMar DeRozan
- SF: Keegan Murray
- PF: Precious Achiuwa
- C: Maxime Raynaud
Bench:
- PG: Malik Monk
- SG/SF: Nique Clifford
- SG/SF: Devin Carter/Daeqwon Plowden
- PF: Patrick Baldwin Jr.
- C: Drew Eubanks
Depth: Killian Hayes, Doug McDermott, Isaiah Stevens
Injured Players: Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, De’Andre Hunter, Dylan Cardwell
Upcoming Games:
- Wednesday, February 25th @ Houston Rockets - 5:00 PM PT
- Thursday, February 26th @ Dallas Mavericks - 5:30 PM PT
- Sunday, March 1st @ Los Angeles Lakers - 6:30 PM PT
- Tuesday, March 3rd vs. Phoenix Suns - 8:00 PM PT
- Thursday, March 5th vs. New Orleans Pelicans - 7:00 PM PT
The Kings are set to continue their road trip against the Houston Rockets, with a 2-1 record against them this season. Fans can catch all the action on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage starting at 3:30 PM PT.