Sacramento Kings Update Roster and Salary Cap
After a 2-5 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings made a roster adjustment by signing free agent Precious Achiuwa, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Roster Moves
To make room for Achiuwa, the Kings waived second-year center Isaac Jones, who was on a $1.96 million club option this season and scheduled to become a restricted free agent next offseason, per Spotrac.
Salary Cap Impact
- Waiving Jones results in a $191,043 cap hit for the Kings, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
- This move adds $214,151 to the team’s salary total, affecting luxury tax calculations.
- Before signing Achiuwa, Sacramento had $3.15 million in luxury tax space, was $7.6 million below the first apron, and $19.5 million below the second apron, per Spotrac.
Frontcourt Challenges
Sacramento's frontcourt depth has been tested following the loss of Keegan Murray due to a UCL tear in his left thumb. Murray underwent surgery last month, with the team planning to reassess his status the following Monday at the earliest.
About Precious Achiuwa
Achiuwa, 26 years old, averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds over 57 games last season while playing for the New York Knicks.
"The Sacramento Kings made a tweak to their roster after a 2-5 start to the 2025-26 season, reportedly agreeing to terms with free agent Precious Achiuwa." — Shams Charania, ESPN
Author's summary: The Kings bolstered their roster by signing Precious Achiuwa and waiving Isaac Jones, navigating salary cap constraints and addressing injury challenges in the frontcourt.