2012 Sacramento Kings Projection

by Joe
(Oakland)

It might be a bit soon by 2013, but the Sacramento Kings might have been a sleeper pick in the honorable mention section.

Tyreke Evans averaged 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during his rookie season and new big man DeMarcus Cousins will develop into a force in the post. The Kings are also loaded with other younger players, which could develop into role players.

The key to this team is the Kings will have the most cap room in 2012 and their billionaire owners have already committed to adding a significant amount of payroll in the offseason.

If, and that is a big if, the Kings can attract a solid free agent to add to the young mix of players, all of a sudden you have something. I am projecting that the Kings will be the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs in 2012.