Sacramento Kings fans don't need to be told that their team isn't in great shape. However, when one takes a step back and contemplates the next few seasons for the Kings, things look even worse.
ESPN knows that and they considered the path ahead for Sacramento in their recent NBA Future Power Rankings. In their lengthy article, they summarized every team's chances for 2025-26, 2026-27, and beyond. Their conclusion about the Kings won't leave many loyal followers happy.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Kings
ESPN used multiple factors when ranking each team, such as the talent of their players, money on hand, draft potential, and management.