Buddy Hield, De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
The Sacramento Kings are in a playoff drought. A really, really long one. In 2020-21, the Kings sported an underwhelming 31-41 record, guaranteeing them their 15th consecutive season missing the playoffs.
This season could simply be a continuation of the Sacramento Kings’ perpetual failure, or it could see the team make their first playoff appearance since 2006.
Any team looking to improve will need major individual and team-wide jumps. Here are some things that could significantly increase the Kings’ possibility of finishing in the top 8.