en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Sacramento Kings News https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/news It’s officially June, which means the 2026 NBA Draft on the 23rd and 24th is that much closer — and with that comes updated mocks. While the Kings shut their eyes at , they’re looking to potentially add their next cornerstone player to the roster. As for the Warriors, it’s much of the same — minus Draymond Green — with Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler returning from injury and Steve Kerr Here’s a look at some projected first-round picks for both teams from experts around the web. Kings (No. 7): Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston “Flemings measured smaller than his listed 6-4, at 6-2½ barefoot with just a plus-1 wingspan, but he unsurprisingly tested quite well athletically. Though the size factor might not help him as lottery teams split hairs among the guards, the feedback was positive on his interview process, reaffirming the intangibles that helped make him successful at Houston.” Warriors (No. 11): Brayden Burries, SG, Arizona “Burries is drawing looks inside the top 10 but could also end up being the guard who falls. He would be a solid fit for the Warriors in this scenario. His dimensions will play up better on the ball than at the two, but his sturdy build should also help him defend wings.” – Jeremy Woo Kings (No. 6): Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas In this mock draft, the Kings are projected to trade with the Brooklyn Nets to jump up one spot to the No. 6 overall pick in the draft. “The price to move up one spot would likely be a handful of second-round picks or some combination of a protected first-round pick and/or pick swap, depending on the demand. I’ve been on record to say Acuff is a tier above the other guards in this range. He’s an elite scorer, facilitator and shooter. He is exactly what Sacramento needs.” Warriors (No. 11): Yaxel Lendeborg, PF, Michigan “His combination of size, strength and athleticism is hard to pass on in the late lottery. Yes, his age is a question mark, but it won’t be as big a deal if he joins a win-now team like Golden State. Lendeborg will slot into any NBA rotation immediately and make an impact.” – Cameron Salerno Kings (No. 7): Darius Acuff Jr., PG, Arkansas “The Kings need a potential star and according to Yahoo’s Kevin O’Connor, folks around the league “widely believe” they are targeting Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. right now.En route to the Sweet 16, the SEC Player of the Year proved he is one of the most enticing offensive prospects in recent memory. … He has significant defensive deficiencies but is one of the most exciting offensive prospects in recent memory. It’s also worth noting Kings executive Scott Perry coached Acuff’s father in college.” Warriors (No. 11): Karim Lopez (Mexico), SF/PF, New Zealand Breakers “Karim Lopez had a low usage rate and played fewer minutes than other players in this range while playing against pros, but was still very productive for the NBL Next Stars program in Australia. The Mexican-born forward is physically gifted, athletic, and universally seen as the top prospect from this class currently playing overseas.” – Bryan Kalbrosky Kings (No. 7): Mikel Brown Jr., G, Louisville “Brown entered last college season with real intrigue; he was seen as one of the players who could potentially rise into the top four. That intrigue dissipated pretty swiftly as his up-and-down play created some worry about who he really is as a player and as his unusual injury situation kept him out of the lineup on many occasions.” Warriors (No. 11): Labaron Philon Jr., G, Alabama “His toughness and savvy would allow him to blend in with the absurd amount of experience on this team, and even though he feels like less of a star bet than some of the other highly regarded guards in the class, I don’t expect him to stagnate after getting to the league. Philon grew immensely at Alabama after taking on a significantly bigger role in year two—he was one of the more prolific pick-and-roll operators in all of college basketball and sported impressive efficiency.” – J. Kyle Mann Kings (No. 7): Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston “Flemings is a wildly explosive and powerful lead guard, using a lightning-quick first step to get by defenders with ease. …You can see his burst every time he touches the court. He’s also an excellent decision-maker who improved defensively throughout the season.” Warriors (No. 11): Yaxel Lendeborg, PF, Michigan “Even though Lendeborg gutted through an ankle injury in the Final Four, he led Michigan to a title and transformed his game. His counting numbers were down from his heights at UAB, but he averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists while playing aggressive defense.” – Sam Vecenie Kings (No. 7): Kingston Flemings, PG, Houston “The Sacramento Kings figure to be hunting down a new point guard with a number of lottery-caliber ball-handlers to choose from. … [Flemings] surprised by leading the NBA combine in the three-point star drill (overtaking Alex Karaban), making 19-of-25 shots. He also hit 15-of-25 spot-ups threes, encoura... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:21:26 GMT Nick Avila https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56826907 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56826907 false false Pacers The Pacers may have finished with just 19 wins, but internally, there’s reason for optimism. Indiana spent much of the season without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who missed the year after suffering an Achilles injury during the 2025 NBA Finals. ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted the season essentially became a “gap year” for a […] The post appeared first on . Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:19:20 GMT Sam Amico https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56826889 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56826889 false false From overcoming a shaky jump shot to commanding the court at Kansas, the versatile guard showcased his refined perimeter game and veteran poise during Sacramento's pre-draft workouts. 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