After two preseason games, things are already looking pretty rough for the Kings. Zach LaVine and the rookies are playing well, but the rest of the starters are inconsistent. Combined with the lack of offseason moves, it's enough to make people wonder if the front office is playing for the lottery.
The only remotely big trade the Kings made after a dismal 2024-2025 season brought point guard Dennis Schroder to Sacramento. So far, that's working out about as well as expected given Schroder's past in the NBA. Historically, he plays a lot better in a FIBA-managed environment.