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The Sacramento Kings filled their biggest roster need and got their lead guard in free agency, signing Dennis Schröder to a three-year $45 million deal.

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The Sacramento Kings were busy on Tuesday as they made multiple moves to upgrade their roster in free agency. Of course, the Kings are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season last year that saw them miss the playoffs once again.

Malik Monk News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 1

Report: Trade Market for Kings' Guard is Nonexistent

After a whirlwind start to free agency that made it seem like the Kings were going to lose Malik Monk in a sign and trade for Dennis Schröder, Scott Perry now has the difficult job of trying to balance out the roster before the season begins.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 1

Dennis Schröder Breaks Silence on Kings Signing

The Sacramento Kings finalized their first big move of free agency this morning by signing Dennis Schröder to a three-year $45 million deal. It wasn't a smooth transaction to bring in Schröder, as there was reportedly a sign and trade for Malik Monk in the works with the Detroit Pistons that had negotiations go into last night and this morning.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 1

Kings To Sign Backup Center to One-Year Deal

It’s day two of NBA free agency, and the Sacramento Kings are starting to make moves that will shape the roster for next season. After signing free agent point guard Dennis Schröder to a three-year, $45 million deal to bolster the backcourt, the team made a second deal that will give them depth at the center position.

Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / July 1

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Dennis Schroder News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Dennis Schroder Makes NBA History After Signing With Kings

The Sacramento Kings entered free agency with a clear plan in place as they were searching for a new starting point guard. Of course, the Kings struggled at the point guard position in the second half of last season after trading away De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline.

Drew Eubanks News / Total Apex Sports / July 1

Sacramento Kings-Drew Eubanks Agree On 1-Year Contract

The Sacramento Kings are set to sign Drew Eubanks to a one-year deal. Eubanks will reportedly sign with the Kings after being waived by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jonas Valanciunas News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Jonas Valanciunas trade grades for Nuggets, Kings

The Denver Nuggets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with one goal. MVP runner-up Nikola Jokic was in desperate need of depth in the Western Conference playoffs.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 1

Where the Kings Stand After Signing Schröder

After months of lamenting the point guard position in Sacramento, the Kings have finally addressed the need . However you may feel about the signing, Schröder isn’t a bad player and likely will help a bit.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Kings, Nuggets Swap Veteran Big Men in Offseason Trade

The Sacramento Kings are facing an identity crisis. On one hand, they're not quite good enough to compete for a top-five seed in the Western Conference, but they're also not bad enough to justify tanking for a high draft pick.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 1

Kings Top 3 Priorities Following Day 2 Free Agency Moves

The Sacramento Kings main priority coming into this offseason was a starting point guard, and on day two of free agency, they reeled in Dennis Schröder on a three-year $45 million deal to take over the lead guard spot.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Apex Sports / July 1

Sacramento Kings Sign Journeyman Guard To 3-Year Deal

The Sacramento Kings had a disappointing season that left the team with questions heading into the offseason. They traded away guard De’Aaron Fox in the offseason, which left a void in the backcourt.

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Kings Officially Sign Schröder, No Trade with Detroit

After a few days (or weeks) of hearing that the Kings were going to sign Dennis Schröder, it has finally happened. The Kings have their point guard for next year and can put the issue to rest for at least a little while.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Kings To Sign Dennis Schröder To Three-Year Deal

The Kings are signing Dennis Schröder to a three-year contract worth $45MM, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The deal will be fully guaranteed through two years, with a partial guarantee on the third season, per Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link).

Jonas Valanciunas News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 1

Kings Trade Away Jonas Valanciunas in First Offseason Deal

The Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets have agreed to terms on a player swap that sees veteran center Jonas Valanciunas leave California's capital with Denver sending Dario Saric in return (per Shams Charania | ESPN).

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Pistons, Kings linked to Malik Monk-Dennis Schroder trade

The Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings are reportedly looking at a sign-and-trade scenario involving the likes of Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder.

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'Rich Paul Said 4 Teams Contacted Him' – LeBron James’ Agent Addresses Trade Rumors Amid the Lakers’ Plan to Focus on 5x All-Star

Even at 40 years of age, LeBron James is still determined to compete for an NBA championship as he enters his 23rd season. However, recent reports suggest that the Los Angeles Lakers are planning on focusing on building around five-time All-Star guard Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Lakers Rumors: DFS, Ayton, LeBron, Wiggins, LaRavia

After Dorian Finney-Smith turned down his $15.4MM player option for the 2025/26 season, the Lakers offered him a new contract, but it only covered two seasons, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 1

NBA Rumors: Kings, Malik Monk, Pistons, Sixers, Ben Simmons

The Pistons are exploring their next move in a busy offseason and may be targeting Kings guard Malik Monk, per NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Sacramento Kings Land First of Two Guard Targets in Free Agency

The Sacramento Kings entered free agency on Monday with a clear goal in mind which was to sign a new point guard. Of course, the Kings struggled at the point guard position last season after they traded away De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline.

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Lakers GM may have kneecapped himself with free-agency gambit

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