Jan 15, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) dunks against Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Sacramento Kings Sign Former Atlanta Hawks Guard

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 12:22 PM ET

Daeqwon Plowden played the 2024-25 season for the Atlanta Hawks.

He had averages of 7.2 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 64.0% from the field in six games.

This summer, Plowden was a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the league.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Sacramento Kings will now sign Plowden to a two-way deal.

Via Scotto (on July 30): "Just In: The Sacramento Kings and Daeqwon Plowden have agreed to a two-way deal, agent Drew Kelso of @OneMotiveSports told @hoopshype . Plowden averaged 7.2 points on 64% shooting from the field and 53% from 3-point range in six games for the Hawks as a two-way player last season."

Just In: The Sacramento Kings and Daeqwon Plowden have agreed to a two-way deal, agent Drew Kelso of @OneMotiveSports told @hoopshype. Plowden averaged 7.2 points on 64% shooting from the field and 53% from 3-point range in six games for the Hawks as a two-way player last season. pic.twitter.com/AelcG6MFcK
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 30, 2025

Plowden has spent a lot of time playing in the G League over the last three years.

He is coming off a season where he averaged 15.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 39.6% from the field in 29 games.

Via @ETrainSports (on July 30): "Daeqwon Plowden can FLY!

A great pickup for the Sacramento Kings as their final two-way contract has been handed out!

Plowden averaged 7.2 PPG for the Hawks last season, and show 53% from beyond the arc!

Welcome to the Beam Team!"

Daeqwon Plowden can FLY!

A great pickup for the Sacramento Kings as their final two-way contract has been handed out!

Plowden averaged 7.2 PPG for the Hawks last season, and show 53% from beyond the arc!

Welcome to the Beam Team! pic.twitter.com/GKqJvoWNGt
— E Train Talks Sports (@ETrainSports) July 30, 2025