Jake LaRavia Q&A: Grizzlies, Kings Trade, Doug Christie, Free Agency

Kings' Jake LaRavia Discusses Free Agency, Memphis, More

Kings forward Jake LaRavia will be an unrestricted free agent this summer after having his fourth-year team option for 2025/26 — worth $5,163,127 — declined by Memphis last fall. The Grizzlies subsequently traded him to the Kings in February, and Sacramento will not be able to offer him a starting salary that exceeds the declined option. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who recently interviewed LaRavia over the phone, several teams are …

Jake LaRavia Q&A: Grizzlies, Kings trade, Doug Christie, free agency

After being a first-round pick for the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022 and working two years for a consistent opportunity, Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia began realizing his potential in his third season. The 6-foot-8 forward shot a career-best 47.5 percent from the field and 42.3 percent beyond the arc while appearing in 66 games combined for the Grizzlies and Kings. Heading into the offseason, the 23-year-old forward is expected to draw inter…

Forward Sam Esposito signs with Kings

The Kings are pleased to announce that 2006 born forward Sam Esposito has signed with the team for the upcoming season. “Sam is a shifty and deceptive player on his edges, and he has a motor that never stops” says head coach and G.M. Stephan Seeger Jr. “One word to describe him would be energy. He is relentless and has a nice heavy release. We are excited to welcome Sam to the Kings organization.” Esposito is from Westfield, New Jersey and played