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Kings consider veteran guards to fill roster spots amid early struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 3:25 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Kings consider veteran guards to fill roster spots amid early struggles

Summary

The Sacramento Kings are evaluating free agents Gabe Vincent and Kevin Porter Jr. to fill two open roster spots. The team has started the 2026-27 season 1-9 and is coping with injuries, including Ben Simmons, who is out for the year. The Kings' current lineup has seen players like Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis miss games, contributing to their poor start. With two weeks to fill the spots, they seek a veteran point guard to provide depth behind Darius Acuff Jr., who is currently leading the team in minutes but is prone to turnovers.

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Status Watch

•Sacramento Kings hold a 1-9 record after 10 games
•Ben Simmons is out for the season with an Achilles injury
•Two roster spots open after trading a first-round pick
•Kings considering Gabe Vincent and Kevin Porter Jr.
•Pressure mounts to improve performance with recent injuries

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3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Kings Considering a Pair of Veteran FA Guards to Fill Open Roster Spot Though They Do Have Options, Who Is There Best Option

What they're saying

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The Sacramento Kings have gone through the first 10 games of the 2026-27 season extremely shorthanded. The Kings chose to begin the campaign with just 14 players on standard contracts despite being over $6 million below the luxury tax. Then, right before the start of the regular season, the team announced that Ben Simmons would …
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