Kings HC Mike Brown Gives Insight on Roster Decisions

The Sacramento Kings have to cut their roster size from 21 to 18 ahead of the regular season.

Apr 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown reacts after the Kings were called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Sacramento Kings are just a couple days away from their first preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors, as a long offseason is finally wrapping up.

The Kings brought 21 players into training camp, the NBA's set maximum, but will have to cut that list down to 18 ahead of the regular season. With 14 players already on a standard contract and three on two-way deals, four players are left competing for Sacramento's final roster spot.

Kings head coach Mike Brown talked to the media about what goes into the decision to make cuts ahead of the regular season (via Brenden Nunes | Sactown Sports 1140).

"There's a lot. You’re looking for fit, what do we need, and can this player grow? You want guys that do the small things." Brown continues, "We're a team that likes to offensive rebound... [crashing the boards] is a skill set that we're looking for... We're looking for guys that will run the floor extremely hard every single possession."

Mike Brown on what he’s looking for when eventually trimming their 21-man camp roster down to 18.

“You’re looking for fit, what do we need, and can this player grow? You want guys that do the small things.” pic.twitter.com/d2IsDYToHG

— Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) October 7, 2024

The four players competing for the final roster spot are Boogie Ellis, Brodric Thomas, Terry Taylor, and Skal Labissiere, so it will ultimately come down to who shows they want it the most.

Brown highlights the importance of hustling on both ends of the court since the Kings already have enough players who prioritize scoring. For their final roster spot, it makes sense for Sacramento to be looking for a player who does all the intangibles and dirty work at a high level.

While the Kings could keep one of the four players competing for a spot, it is possible for them to go into the regular season with an open roster spot. Regardless, whoever does not earn a deal with Sacramento will likely land a spot in the G League with the Stockton Kings.

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