The Sacramento Kings are almost done with the 2026 offseason, but after waiving DeMar DeRozan in early July, they still have two roster spots available. The Kings currently have 13 players on standard contracts and all three of their two-way slots are filled.
With August less than a week away and training camp about two months away, what will the Kings do with these two open roster spots? Here’s how I think they’ll approach their 14th and 15th lineup spots.
Raise Jonathan Mogbo
October 6, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) during a stoppage in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Rogers Arena. | IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The Kings made a strong addition this offseason by signing Jonathan Mogbo to a two-way contract. The 24-year-old forward spent his first two years in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors after being selected 31st overall in 2024. He found immediate success in Toronto, averaging 6.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 turnovers per game as a rookie.
Mogbo eventually fell out of the Raptors’ rotation as a sophomore, leading the team to decline his team option for the 2026-27 season, but it helped land him in Sacramento’s lap. After what he showed in Summer League in his first appearance as King, fans are willing to give him a standard contract.
Over four games in Las Vegas, Mogbo averaged 11.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field and 50.0% from three-point range. Obviously, no one expected the 6-foot-9 power forward to be a significant contributor to the Kings’ success if they picked him up, but he would be a low-cost option that fits their time frame and has already shown signs of being an impact player.
Additionally, by bringing up Mogbo, the Kings will be able to sign another player to a two-way contract.
Leave the last spot open
April 12, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie watches from courtside during the second half of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. | IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Sure, the Kings have two roster spots to fill, but that doesn’t mean they have to sign two more players. Of course, it’s not unusual for NBA teams to leave a roster spot open, and frankly, it would be surprising if the Kings filled both open contracts. Keep in mind that an NBA team must have at least 14 players on standard contracts.
The Kings don’t necessarily need another player. They have no obvious positional need as their rotation is already set, with the possible exception of additional depth up front (which Mogbo helps with) and a true backup point guard. Of course, they could bring in another player to help with their little woes, or they could retain some roster flexibility while avoiding the luxury tax.
As long as the Kings extend DeRozan’s $10 million cap hit for the next three seasons, they will avoid paying the luxury tax. If they fill both of the final roster spots, they will likely reach their expected luxury tax cap of $201 million. For a team expected to finish at the bottom of the Western Conference, there is no real reason to pay a luxury tax penalty.
Additionally, with veterans like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and Malik Monk potentially part of next season’s trade block, keeping a roster spot open gives them more flexibility in trade talks.
The Kings could approach their final two roster spots differently, but we certainly wouldn’t be surprised if things go that way.
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