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2021 NBA mock draft roundup: Who should Kings select at No. 9?

We are just over a month away from the 2021 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings didn’t get any luck at the lottery but also didn’t move down the draft board, so they hold the No. 9 selection.

It’s no secret that the Kings are looking to upgrade their defense this offseason after finishing with the worst defensive rating in NBA history. The Kings currently have a little more than $98 million in guaranteed salary on the books for next season. General manager Monte McNair doesn’t have a ton of assets to improve the roster, so finding a meaningful contributor at No.