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Sacramento Kings Will Reportedly Release NBA Champion

Originally posted on Fastbreak on FanNation
By Ben Stinar | Last updated 1/6/24

On Friday evening, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Toronto Raptors (at home) by a score of 135-130.

Juan Toscano-Anderson did not appear in the game, and James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento now reports that the Kings will likely waive him.

Via Ham: "According to a league source, the Sacramento Kings are expected to waive Juan Toscano-Anderson tomorrow and drop back to 14 rostered players."

Some added context, all NBA contracts become guaranteed on Jan. 10. The Kings might need this roster spot between now and the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline.
— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) January 6, 2024

Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee also confirmed the report.

Via Anderson: "League source confirms the Sacramento Kings plan to waive Juan Toscano-Anderson, as reported by James Ham. That will leave the Kings with 14 players, opening up a roster spot."

League source confirms the Sacramento Kings plan to waive Juan Toscano-Anderson, as reported by James Ham. That will leave the Kings with 14 players, opening up a roster spot.
— Jason Anderson (@JandersonSacBee) January 6, 2024

Toscano-Anderson has played in eight games for the Kings this season.

He is in his fifth season in the league and has also spent time with the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz.

His career averages are 4.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 50.5% from the field and 32.9% from the three-point range in 199 games.

In addition, Toscano-Anderson was with the Warriors when they won the 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on FanNation and was syndicated with permission.

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