The Kings are not expected to be major players in the market for talent when NBA free agency begins at 9:01 p.m. PDT Saturday.
That's OK.
The Kings aren't an attractive destination for high-profile players, but this summer begins the Kings' audition for impact players in 2019 and beyond.
If the Kings show major improvement over the course of next season, it would help to entice a player or two. That means giving their young talent opportunities to prove their worth – either as a potential teammate for a veteran free agent or as an enticing piece in a trade for an established player.