Sacramento Kings Adjust Roster After Slow Start
Following a 2-5 start to the 2025-26 season, the Sacramento Kings made a roster adjustment by signing free agent Precious Achiuwa, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Roster Changes
To clear space for Achiuwa, the Kings waived second-year center Isaac Jones, who was on a $1.96 million club option for this season. Jones was expected to become a restricted free agent next offseason, per Spotrac.
Financial Impact
- Waiving Jones results in a $191,043 cap hit for Sacramento, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
- This move adds $214,151 to the team's salary total, affecting the luxury tax.
- Before signing Achiuwa, the Kings had $3.15 million in tax space.
- They were $7.6 million below the first apron and $19.5 million below the second apron prior to the transaction.
Context of the Move
The Kings’ frontcourt depth has been a concern following an injury to Keegan Murray, who suffered a UCL tear in his left thumb and had surgery last month. His return is being evaluated and could be reassessed as early as next Monday.
About Precious Achiuwa
At 26 years old, Achiuwa averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 57 games last season with the New York Knicks.
Isaac Jones’s release and Achiuwa's signing aim to bolster the Kings’ frontcourt amid early season challenges and injuries.
Author’s summary: The Kings strengthened their frontcourt by signing Precious Achiuwa and waiving Isaac Jones, addressing depth issues exacerbated by injury while managing salary cap and luxury tax implications.
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