The Kings have reportedly made their first new addition in Free Agency, signing former Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (pronounced Mo-bow) to a two- way contract. Mogbo was drafted by the Raptors with the 31st pick in the 2024 NBA draft and has played limited minutes over the last couple of years. He’s a 6’9 defensive-minded forward. His career highlight so far was a late season triple-double against the Charlotte Hornets in his rookie season where he tallied 17 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds but he hasn’t come anywhere close to that level of production since.
This is a decent flier for the Kings, who could always use more length and versatility in the frontcourt. Mogbo will likely spend some time with the Stockton Kings, but we’ve seen the Kings use their two-way players extensively over the last few years, with several eventually being converted to standard contracts (Keon Ellis and Dylan Cardwell being the main examples). In fact, one of the two-way players from last year, Daeqwon Plowden is reportedly under consideration to be signed to a real contract for the upcoming season.
In other Kings free agency news, the Kings did decline the team option on Killian Hayes so with the re-signing of Precious Achiuwa and the expected signing of Emanuel Sharp to a real contract, the Kings roster stands at 13 players. Waiving DeMar DeRozan would bring them down to 12 players. It also sounds like the Jalen Duren discussions don’t seem to be going anywhere either, as the Pistons are reportedly uninterested in discussing Sign & Trade scenarios and don’t want Domantas Sabonis back.
M’kay.
Perry is cooking once again in FA.
Not too much to say except it’s better than another guard.
The Kings have one PG on the roster, and he’s a rookie.
I hear Denis Schröder is available…
My take is that Monk is acceptable behind Acuff. They still need a “in case of emergency break glass” PG.
My thoughts too.
They still have space to get a backup besides Monk.
On a more interesting topic, the final tally from UTAH’s Gobert trade:
Ends up being an insane return for a great player who never sniffed being a superstar.
Free agency is going to be depressing isnt it?
Every year for Kings fans
Based on the Kessler trade, Perry would have to fork up a ton of future firsts to make the trade and then give Duren a fat contract.
Not worth it imo.
Looks like we’ll be running it back.
I’m sure that if any team in the league can help get his game to the next level, it’s this one. Unfortunately the next level in this case is probably downward.
Leveling up, just down.
Kings being big players in Free Agency as usual ????
This season is shaping up to be a sub 20 win season and the 11th pick. Fun times.
The rest of the NBA: “The league is all about PGs, 3 and D wings and 7 footers.”
The Sacramento Kings: “Give me all the one dimensional scoring guards and trad PFs!!” NBA 3.Doh!
They really are gonna roll it back with Acuff being the only new rotational player. At this point I wouldn’t be surprised if Westbrook comes back to “mentor” Acuff, only to become the starter by December.
Wasn’t a fan of Westbrook signing last year, think he gave the front office a lot of cover with his “activity” last year. While is was great for Max, it also helps his game as it improves his numbers. He still thinks he’s the best player on the team, which is an admirable trait that has driven his career. I don’t think him competing with Acuff and thinking he should start is not the best for Acuff’s development, he needs a vet who can teach and come in when things are going well to run the team. I don’t think Russ can or will do this
I would rather them roll it back than make some bone-headed (Kangs) deal that’s going to set the franchise even further back than they already are.
Ride the storm until next year then do something with the money we have for not having Lavine.
All kinds of movement in the NBA, and there’s the Kings. A hellish gold rush ghost town farm league team in an old wild west movie. All aboard! We’re living through a scene in Dead Man.
Dedmon!
“Stauskas!!!”
I choked on my lunch watching this
That’s what happens when you give Matina the podium.
Dedmon!!!
Oh look, another undersized shooting guard. WTF, Perry?
Clearly he must align well to the Six Pillars(TM).
Does anything else really matter?
So close no matter how far
A 26.5 year old, undersized guard, on the two-way. Yeah, that tracks.
I do get a laugh from the fact the Perry is signing his 2-way dudes before he even completes the regular roster. Kings still need to sign 2 more guys to get to 14, which will likely put them into the tax should the not move off of other money.
2 more spots. If they waive DDR that makes 3 spots open, right?
Russ and two other vet minimum guys that won’t play?
Who will be this year’s Drew Eubanks and Doug McDermott?
Sharp, Mogbo if he plays well in summer league, and maybe another guy who stands out after summer league is over.
Horrible move from all angles (Flager should 100% be waived after all the summer league dust settles), but Mogbo has a good amount of potential and they are paying very little. The Flager move implies that they are grapping players that they will waive later, since they have no cap space to sign Mogbo to a small deal and they are waiting for a trade.
Teammates with Davion Mitchell at Baylor.
Dedmon!
Perry carrying on the Monte tradition of accumulating undersized guards. And if one is traded, two or three more will be swiftly obtained.
I like Mogbo, he’s a good all-round ball player a lot like Precious. I don’t get the Flagler pickup at all.
I’m not worried about size or position I’m concerned about production and untapped potential at a good price. Since the Acuff move, I’ve been very unimpressed with what the front office has done.
To management,
You did well getting Acuff, I’m not sure why you felt you had to trade up and give up anything for Karaban. Just stop now and relax. Don’t trade Sabonis because you will screw that up. Just hold onto LaVine until the mid season trade deadline, same with Hunter. You might be able to move those guys for some second round picks you’ve pissed away for basically nothing. Get rid of DDR without giving up any draft capital, just cut him and eat the $10 mil.
Play the season out and find out what you have in Acuff, Clifford, Max, Karaban, and Sharp and maybe Flagler. Play those guys very much especially after the trade deadline. At the end of the season you will have LaVines contract and Hunters off your back. Your payroll should be in much better shape and you’ll be positioned for a nice draft pick. I’m afraid you’re going to do something stupid, so just do nothing right now.
I hope he will be one mean Mogbo on defense.
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