Report: TJ Warren, Nassir Little working for Kings this week originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Kings will reportedly work out two veteran free agents this week.
Forwards Nassir Little and TJ Warren will work out with Sacramento this week, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Tuesday, citing sources.
According to sources, the Kings are working out TJ Warren this week. The 31-year-old, who averaged a career-high 19.8 points for the Pacers in 2019-20, last played with Minnesota last season (11 games).
The Kings have Jae Crowder and Nassir Little this week as well. (@SeanCunningham…
– Sam Amick (@sam_amick) September 16, 2024
Little last played for the Phoenix Suns during the 2023–2024 NBA season, mostly contributing in a bench role. The 24-year-old was drafted by the Portland Trailblazers with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Warren, who has bounced around the league during his 10 NBA seasons, played for the Minnesota Timberwolves last season.
Both players would add a veteran presence to the bench of Sacramento, a key component to any successful team. Given the soft nature of the NBA season, having a deep, veteran-laden team is critical to winning enough games to make the playoffs.
The Kings are also said to be working out a veteran big man Jae Crowder, as the franchise continues to look for ways to fill its bench.
While neither veteran is likely to have a huge impact, even a marginal improvement from the Kings’ bench could be a big help for a franchise looking to win a playoff series for the. first time since 2004.
With the addition of DeMar DeRozan in free agency, Sacramento looks poised to do just that, though the team will need plenty of support from its bench.
