Kings Finally Draft Smart

Sacramento Kings News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The Sacramento Kings may have finally turned the corner in the draft, snagging Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 7 — a player analysts are calling a potential All-Star lead guard who actually wanted to be there. They also landed Alex Karaban and Emanuel Sharp for just three second-round picks, earning high marks from top draft experts including Sam Vecenie and Kevin O’Connor, who both gave them an A-plus. Even ESPN’s Ben Golliver handed them a B-plus, praising Acuff’s scoring versatility and playmaking, plus Karaban’s three-and-D fit. After years of painful misses, this draft looks like a smart…