The Kings often find themselves in a tricky position in free agency. It’s hard to get max players to come to Sacramento, so the Kings have to target veterans who aren’t quite stars, and that’s where overpays tend to happen.
Think George Hill, Zach Randolph, Aaron Afflalo, or other recent players of that ilk.
Fortunately, the Kings have done pretty well bargain-hunting in recent years. The Athletic ranked the best-value free-agent contracts in the league, excluding rookie deals and maximum contracts since players on those deals generally outperform their salaries, and the Kings are generating significant surplus value from their free-agent signings.