The Sacramento Kings have officially signed free-agent guard Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season, the team announced Wednesday night.
π Contract details remain undisclosed per team policy, but the news was first reported by ESPNβs Shams Charania. Fultz, 26, celebrated the signing on X (formerly Twitter), signaling his excitement for the new opportunity.
π Kings Fill Point Guard Void
Since trading DeβAaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a blockbuster three-team deal that landed them sharpshooter Zach LaVine, the Kings had been searching for a reliable floor general.
β Fultz is a low-risk, high-reward addition who brings playmaking, defense, and versatilityβkey assets as Sacramento pushes for a strong finish to the season.
π― Fultzβs Rollercoaster Journey
π Drafted No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017, Fultz was a highly touted three-level scorer after averaging 23.2 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.3 rebounds at Washington.
π However, injuriesβincluding thoracic outlet syndromeβhampered his shooting form, limiting him to just 7.7 points and 3.4 assists per game across two seasons in Philly.
π Career Revival in Orlando
Fultz found new life with the Orlando Magic, where he posted career-best numbers in the 2022-23 season:
π₯ 14.0 PPG | 5.7 APG | 3.9 RPG
πͺ This came after he bounced back from an ACL–tear, proving his resilience and ability to contribute as starting-caliber guard.
π€ A mix of injuries limited him to 43–games in 2023-24, and he remained unsigned in the offseasonβuntil now.
π A Fresh Start in Sacramento
According to Charania, Fultzβs agent, Raymond Brothers, confirmed:
π¬ βFultz is healthy and ready to play.β
With a lot to prove, the Kings might have secured the steal of the post-trade deadline market. If Fultz can stay fit and rediscover his form, Sacramento could have a key piece for their playoff push. ππ
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