Bleacher Report ranks Sacramento Kings last in three-season NBA future projections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Sacramento Kings currently hold the lowest-ranked future outlook over the next three seasons according to projections from Bleacher Report. The team faces significant rebuilding challenges following a period of missed playoff appearances and roster instability under previous leadership. General manager Scott Perry is navigating a difficult cap situation, exacerbated by large contract extensions and a recent history of shedding veteran talent like DeMar DeRozan. Despite these constraints, the team has acquired rookie Darius Acuff Jr., who is expected to serve as a primary building block for the franchise. Financial flexibility is projected to improve next year as major salary commitments roll off the books, potentially allowing the team to pursue free agents. The organization remains focused on developing its young core while attempting to establish a new competitive baseline following a 22-60 season.
- •Sacramento Kings appear at the bottom of Bleacher Report’s three-season future outlook rankings.
- •The team finished last season with a 22-60 record and the third-worst defensive rating in NBA history.
- •Management recently acquired rookies Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp.
- •Major salary obligations for Zach LaVine and De'Andre Hunter will conclude after next season.
- •Future free agent targets could include RJ Barrett, Fred VanVleet, and Jonathan Kuminga.
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Kings Top ‘Worst Futures’ List Over the Next 3 Seasons
"Crippling contracts and a barren roster have Sacramento reeling, yet clearing cap space and banking on rookie Darius Acuff Jr. could spark a desperate late-decade turnaround.
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