We are just over a month away from the 2021 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings didn’t get any luck at the lottery but also didn’t move down the draft board, so they hold the No. 9 selection.

It’s no secret that the Kings are looking to upgrade their defense this offseason after finishing with the worst defensive rating in NBA history. The Kings currently have a little more than $98 million in guaranteed salary on the books for next season. General manager Monte McNair doesn’t have a ton of assets to improve the roster, so finding a meaningful contributor at No. 9 is imperative.

McNair got the steal of the 2020 NBA Draft when he selected NBA Rookie of the Year Award finalist Tyrese Haliburton, at No. 12. The Kings are hoping for some similar luck at next month’s draft.

Now that we know the draft order, the mock drafts are rolling in. Here is who some of the draft pundits have the Kings taking at No. 9.

ESPN has the Kings taking Michigan forward Franz Wagner:

Bleacher Report has the Kings taking Duke forward Jalen Johnson:

CBS Sports has the Kings taking Tennessee guard Keon Johnson:

The Ringer has the Kings taking Johnson:

SB Nation has the Kings taking Arkansas forward Moses Moody:

The Athletic has the Kings taking Baylor guard Davion Mitchell:

Which player do you want the Kings to target with the No. 9 pick?