One Kings Player Who Needs to Be in the Rotation but Probably Won't Be

The Sacramento Kings may still have at least one roster spot available this offseason, but their rotation for 2026-27 is expected to be largely set. The article projects a likely 11-man rotation and argues that Emanuel Sharp should get minutes despite not being included in that baseline. Sharp, 22, was selected 45th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft out of Houston. Across his final three seasons in college, he averaged 13.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.3 steals, shooting 38.1% from three. In Las Vegas Summer League, Sharp averaged 15.7 points with 34.9% shooting from deep on 9.0 attempts. The piece frames Sharp as a 3-and-D fit for a Kings team that finished last in three-pointers and had the third-worst defense, especially alongside seventh-overall pick Darius Acuff Jr.