Sacramento Kings Roster Change After Slow Season Start
Following a 2-5 start in the 2025-26 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings have adjusted their roster by signing free agent Precious Achiuwa, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Roster and Salary Cap Impact
- To make room for Achiuwa, the Kings waived second-year center Isaac Jones, who had a $1.96 million club option this season.
- Jones was expected to become a restricted free agent next offseason, per Spotrac.
- Waiving Jones results in a $191,043 cap hit for Sacramento, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
- The Kings’ salary will increase by $214,151, affecting their luxury tax calculations.
- Before signing Achiuwa, Sacramento had $3.15 million in luxury tax space, was $7.6 million below the first apron, and $19.5 million below the second apron, reports Spotrac.
Frontcourt Challenges
The Kings’ frontcourt has faced difficulties early in the season after losing Keegan Murray to a UCL tear in his left thumb. Murray had surgery last month, with his recovery status to be re-evaluated next Monday at the earliest, as the team announced.
About Precious Achiuwa
Achiuwa, 26, previously played for the New York Knicks, averaging 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds across 57 games last season.
“Keegan Murray underwent surgery last month. His status will be reevaluated next Monday at the earliest,” the Kings stated.
Summary: The Kings signed Precious Achiuwa to strengthen their roster after a tough start, waiving Isaac Jones and navigating salary cap implications amid injuries.