NBA Draft 2020: Biggest needs for each Western Conference franchise
team. 84. . . . Sacramento Kings.
Biggest needs: Power forward and center
Projected picks: 12, 35, and 52
The Kings just can’t kick it into another gear as a franchise. Whether continuing front office upheaval and players having up and down seasons, the team may not have what it takes to make the playoffs, despite having a franchise player in De’Aaron Fox.
He, Buddy Hield, and Harrison Barnes is the core of the team, with questions remaining about Marvin Bagley III, who missed most of last season with an injury. Nemanja Bjelica and Richaun Holmes was the starting frontcourt for the Kings, which just isn’t going to cut it in the west.
Around No. 12, Sacramento’s options aren’t great when it comes to frontcourt players. The previously mentioned candidates include Precious Achiuwa and Jaden McDaniels, although this team should also be considering trading down or using free agency to find more stable frontcourt help.
If they choose not to sign either Kent Bazemore or Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Kings could be free to pick one of the top guards/wings left. Issac Okoro of Auburn and Devin Vassell of Florida State would be great options at 12, along with Vanderbilt’s Aaron Nesmith and Josh Green of Arizona.
If they can find a defensive-minded player with either of their second-rounders, that would help this be a solid draft overall for the franchise, who is at risk of being left behind in the conference.