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Kings eye Kevin Porter Jr., Gabe Vincent for backcourt help

The Kings cleared some room Sunday. Now they’re looking at guards who could help fill it. Sacramento is considering Kevin Porter Jr. and Gabe Vincent as options for point guard depth behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr., according to Marc Stein…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:29 AM
Kings eye Kevin Porter Jr., Gabe Vincent for backcourt help
Key Things to Know
  • The Sacramento Kings are targeting free agent guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Gabe Vincent for backcourt depth.
  • Sacramento opened two standard roster spots by trading Nique Clifford to the Thunder for two draft picks.
  • The Kings have approximately $6.4 million in luxury tax flexibility to add depth behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Sacramento Kings are considering free agent guards Kevin Porter Jr. and Gabe Vincent to bolster their backcourt depth, according to reports from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The Kings are seeking an experienced backup point guard behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr. after trading Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks.

The trade leaves Sacramento roughly $6.4 million below the luxury tax line with two open roster spots. In addition to potentially signing Porter or Vincent, the Kings are also considering converting two-way player Leaky Black to a standard contract to help cover frontcourt injuries.

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