Tom Crean makes pitch to Kings: Sign Victor Oladipo

Former college basketball coach Tom Crean publicly urged the Sacramento Kings to sign free agent Victor Oladipo on Sunday. Crean, who previously coached Oladipo at Indiana, argued on social media that the veteran guard would bring vital energy, preparation, and leadership to assist both developing guard Darius Acuff Jr. and veterans Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine.

The Kings currently have an open roster spot after trading Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving them with 13 standard contracts. While Sacramento is evaluating multiple options—including promoting Leaky Black from a two-way deal—the 1-8 Kings have not confirmed any active pursuit of Oladipo.