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The Sacramento Kings’ rebuild just got a major upgrade with the seventh pick, Darius Acuff Jr., giving GM Scott Perry the green light to pivot from star-hunting to building around him. With six rookies already on board—including standout Maxime Raynaud, who’s averaging 12.5 points and 7.5 rebounds while shooting over 57%—Perry now faces tough roster decisions. Raynaud, with his affordable contract and strong play, is the most tradeable asset, especially as the Kings’ crowded center rotation threatens to force moves. Nique Clifford, meanwhile, seems safest to stay, filling a critical wing role. If Acuff thrives and Sabonis rebounds, these young pieces could be the key to a big splash—provided Perry makes the right trades for the long haul.

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