The Sacramento Kings saw improvement last season that would lead you to believe that a playoff berth is in their near future. There are young players with potential up and down the roster, both in the starting lineup as well as the second unit and beyond.
Despite their promise and improvement, the Kings may find that the path to the playoffs is even more difficult than before. Another wild summer in NBA free agency has once again solidified the West as the far superior conference, as even more talent made its way westward.
Yes, Kevin Durant left and headed East, but Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard moved out West.