Report: Free agent forward Crowder to work for Kings originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The kings are said to allow another aging NBA role player work with the team.
Twelve years old veteran forward Jae Crowder is scheduled to run with Sacramento sometime this week, FOX40’s Sean Cunningham reported Tuesday, citing sources.
According to sources, free agent forward Jae Crowder will work out with the Sacramento Kings this week. The 34-year-old veteran was with the Bucks last season.
Like last month with Isaiah Thomas, Crowder will join the list of players in town looking for on-court competition.– Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) September 10, 2024
Crowder was a useful reserve for the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2023-24 NBA season and averaged 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.8 steals in 23.1 minutes per game.
He made 25 starts when Bucks stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton were injured; however, Crowder’s health has been a red flag over the past few NBA seasons.
A left adductor injury kept Crowder out of Milwaukee’s rotation for two months last season and limited the wing to 50 games. Over his last two campaigns, Crowder has played an unsettling 68 games and topped the 60 mark just twice in his last six seasons.
However, the Kings and Crowder can both potentially benefit from a partnership.
Sacramento could use a veteran wing off the bench for backup star forwards DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray. Crowder’s 6-foot-8 frame and two-way history would make him a reliable asset for Kings coach Mike Brown.
Crowder would also bring heavy NBA playoff experience to a Kings team that is poised to reach the postseason for what would be. the second time in 19 seasons.
Crowder played inside 12 NBA playoff games and averaged 10.1 points on 39.2 percent shooting, 5.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 115 total playoff trips.
But of course, Crowder is still on the market for a reason.
While he shot over 40 percent from the field in the playoffs between 2019-20 and 2021-22, those numbers have dropped significantly of late.
Crowder shot roughly — and a rough — 24 percent over the last two postseasons. His minutes also decreased as a result, with Crowder hovering around 10 per game over the same span.
Fans should know soon if Crowder will be part of the Kings 2024-25 season. Opening Night against the Minnesota Timberwolves is right around the corner on October 24th at Golden 1 Center.
If Crowder makes the team, he will likely help Sacramento marginally. But any help is good help.
