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Where the Sacramento Kings roster stands after signing Markelle Fultz

The Sacramento Kings roster is even deeper now that former top NBA Draft pick Markelle Fultz is in the fold. Here's a look at where things stand.

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The Sacramento Kings roster looks much different than it did one week ago.

De’Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Jordan McLaughlin, and Alex Len are gone. Zach LaVine, Jonas Valanciunas, and Jake LaRavia are in.

Kings general manager Monte McNair has continued to work following last Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, as news broke this week that Sacramento has signed former top NBA draft pick and free agent guard Markelle Fultz to a deal for the rest of this season.

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By trading away Fox and McLaughlin, the Kings’ point guard depth was reduced to Malik Monk–who has spent most of his career at the shooting guard position–and rookie guard Devin Carter, who is still in the process of getting his NBA legs under him after missing the first half of the season.

Fultz, 26, has not played this season as he went through a rehab process after playing in just 43 games last season. According to Raymond Brothers, Fultz’s agent, the Washington product is healthy and ready to play.

Sacramento has bolstered its bench depth–a glaring weakness so far this season–with the additions of Valanciunas and LaRavia while also retaining Trey Lyles during the deadline. Keon Ellis continues to take strides as a three-and-D threat, forcing head coach Doug Christie to keep him on the floor late in games.

By adding Fultz, a seven-year veteran, the Kings have added even more experience around a starting unit that includes Monk, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, and Domantas Sabonis.

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As the Beam Team prepares for the stretch run, here is a current look at the Sacramento Kings roster that will be on the playoff hunt after the All-Star break.

Updated Sacramento Kings Roster

Projected Starting Lineup

PG: Malik Monk

SG: Zach LaVine

SF: DeMar DeRozan

PF: Keegan Murray

C: Domantas Sabonis

Projected Second Unit

PG: Markelle Fultz

SG: Keon Ellis

SF: Jake LaRavia

PF: Trey Lyles

C: Jonas Valanciunas

Bench Depth

PG – Devin Carter

SF – Doug McDermott

SF/PF – Jae Crowder

PF/C – Isaac Jones (two-way)

PG/SG – Mason Jones (two-way)

SF/PF – Isaiah Crawford (two-way)

SG – Daishen Nix

More Sacramento Kings coverage from Sactown Sports

The Sacramento Kings have been making headlines over the past couple of months–not necessarily good headlines, either.

Kings general manager Monte McNair joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Tuesday morning to explain what went behind the decision to trade former franchise star De’Aaron Fox, address his thoughts on the team’s defense, and much more.

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Plus, McNair shares his thoughts on where things currently stand for this roster as Sacramento continues to hover around the .500 mark heading into the playoff-push portion of the regular season schedule.

Be sure to check out the entire interview with McNair on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair on the decision to trade De’Aaron Fox

Upcoming schedule for the 2024-25 Sacramento Kings

  • Thursday, February 12th – @ New Orleans Pelicans – 5:00 PM PT
  • Friday, February 13th – Sunday, February 16th – All-Star Weekend
  • Friday, February 21st – vs. Golden State Warriors – 7:00 PM PT
  • Monday, February 24th – vs. Charlotte Hornets – 7:00 PM PT
  • Wednesday, February 26th – at Utah Jazz – 6:00 PM PT

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Frankie Cartoscelli Lead Editor & Kings Beat Writer

Author Name: Franklin Cartoscelli Bio: Franklin 'Frankie' Cartoscelli is Sactown Sports 1140's Lead Editor, Sacramento Kings beat writer and co-host of the Return of the Roar podcast. Professional Background: Worked in professional sports… Read more

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