SAC

Sacramento Kings

Western Conference · Pacific Division

GM: Monte McNair

Roster grades based on player performance, contract value, and fan sentiment.

A+
CVI
F
Sentiment
C
Performance
Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

Grade this team's roster:

18

Players

7

Transactions

14

Contracts Graded

*(15 active roster + 2 two-way contracts)

Contract Value Index

A+
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

The Sacramento Kings are getting outstanding value across the roster, earning a A+ CVI grade across 14 contracts evaluated. 14 contracts grade as positive value (B+ or better), while 0 fall below fair market value. The front office has demonstrated strong financial discipline, finding value throughout the roster. With cap space well-allocated, the team has flexibility for future moves and mid-season upgrades. Of 18 total rostered players, 14 have contracts eligible for CVI evaluation. This is one of the best-managed payrolls in the NBA, positioning the franchise well for sustained success.

Team Performance

C
Average
RebuildingAverageElite

The Sacramento Kings roster grades as average overall, earning a C Performance grade based on 18 graded players. The roster lacks an elite-graded performer, which limits the team's ceiling in a star-driven league. 7 players grade as quality starters (B-range), 10 as rotation contributors (C-range), and 1 as depth or below (D/F-range). The roster profile is heavy on rotation-level talent, suggesting a team still searching for a true core. An active offseason with 7 moves shows the front office is aggressively reshaping the roster. The roster needs development from young players or a mid-season upgrade to become a real threat.

Fan & Media Sentiment

F
Very Negative
NegativeMixedPositive

Fan and media sentiment around the Sacramento Kings's offseason has been overwhelmingly negative, earning a F overall sentiment grade. Of 7 graded moves, 0 received positive reactions, 7 were mixed, and 0 drew negative sentiment. The most well-received move was the Killian Hayes acquisition, which earned a C sentiment grade. The most criticized move was the Acquired F De’Andre Hunter from Cleveland and sent transaction, which received a C sentiment grade. There is widespread concern among fans about the team's direction and decision-making. A significant on-court turnaround would be needed to shift the current negative perception.

Transactions (7)

Roster (18)

Name#POSExpCollegeCVIPerf
Domantas SabonisDomantas Sabonis11C9GonzagaD+C+
Drew EubanksDrew Eubanks19C7Oregon StateC-D+
Dylan CardwellDylan Cardwell32C0AuburnBC
Maxime RaynaudMaxime Raynaud42C0StanfordA-C+
Precious AchiuwaPrecious Achiuwa9C5MemphisAB
DeMar DeRozanDeMar DeRozan10PF16USCC-B-
Keegan MurrayKeegan Murray13PF3IowaCC+
Devin CarterDevin Carter22PG1ProvidenceC-C-
Isaiah StevensIsaiah Stevens24PG1Colorado State--C
Killian HayesKillian Hayes3PG0--CC-
De'Andre HunterDe'Andre Hunter15SF6VirginiaC-C
Doug McDermottDoug McDermott7SF11CreightonC-C-
Patrick Baldwin Jr.Patrick Baldwin Jr.23SF3Milwaukee--C-
Russell WestbrookRussell Westbrook18SF17UCLA--C+
Daeqwon PlowdenDaeqwon Plowden29SG1Bowling Green--C-
Malik MonkMalik Monk0SG8KentuckyCC+
Nique CliffordNique Clifford5SG0Colorado StateBC
Zach LaVineZach LaVine8SG11UCLAC-B-