19:58: Plumlee’s deal is not guaranteed, James Hamm reports for Locked On Kings (via Twitter). The Kings will continue to look for backcourt help, Ham notes (Link to Twitter).
19:03: The necklaces sign the veteran free agent center Mason Plumleeaccording to ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter).
It will be the 14th season for the 36-year-old, who played between the Hornets and Spurs last season. He averaged 1.6 points and 2.7 rebounds in 8.6 minutes per game during the season. He played a bigger role with the Suns in the 2024/25 season, playing 74 games, including 21 starts, and averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds in 17.6 minutes per game.
The Kings started 1-10 despite impressive play from rookie point guard Darius Acuff, but they struggled with big man depth.
Ben Simmons Achilles tore him pre-season and 2025/26 rookie centre Maxim Renault haven’t played the game yet because subluxation of the patella on the right. Dear Achiuwa started at forward due to injuries to Simmons and Keegan Murray.
