Darius Acuff Jr. signs rookie contract with Kings after 2026 draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr., the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, signed his rookie contract with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The contract is worth $8,021,640 for the upcoming season. Acuff, a consensus first-team All-American from Arkansas, averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists last season. He will participate in the California Classic, starting Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets.
- •Acuff Jr. was a consensus first-team All-American.
- •He averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists at Arkansas.
- •Kings expect him to play a key role in their future.
- •He participated in the California Classic starting Saturday.
- •Contract worth $8,021,640 for the 2026 season.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — No. 7 overall pick Darius Acuff Jr. signs rookie contract with Kings
"Darius Acuff Jr., the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, signed his rookie contract with the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.
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