Sacramento Kings Season Review

2024–25 Record: 38–44

There’s never a dull moment in Sacramento. For the OG himself, GM Klemm, the 2024–25 campaign was yet another wild ride on the Kings’ emotional rollercoaster — all sharp turns, loud commentary, and a few spectacular jumps that somehow stuck the landing.

This franchise has become the league’s favourite sitcom — unpredictable, heartfelt, and powered by the kind of chaotic energy that only Klemm could sustain for 12 months straight. Whether he’s starting trade fires in five different servers at once or preaching the gospel of Herroball, Klemm and his Kings remain the people’s team — brave, scrappy, and never shy of a little friendly violence in the group chat.

 

Season Highlight: Herro Season

It finally happened — Tyler Herro became him.
After arriving last year from the Grizzlies, Herro was handed the keys to the city, the offence, and possibly Klemm’s heart. The result? 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists per night, all on elite shooting splits and without missing a beat across 78 games. Herro didn’t just thrive — he ascended.

Klemm saw it before anyone else. While the league mocked the trade, Klemm doubled down, built the attack around his boi, and watched Herro blossom into an All-NSL talent. Every Kings broadcast became a Herro mixtape — off-balance jumpers, transition threes, and a confidence that mirrored his GM’s.

For a franchise built on heart and volatility, Herro was the stabilising star.

 

Season Lowlight: Close, But No Cigar

Klemm doesn’t rebuild. He doesn’t tank. He doesn’t even slow down for yellow lights.
So missing the playoffs stung.

After sneaking into the 10th seed play-in, the Kings did what they do best — create chaos and make it fun. They knocked off the 9th-seeded Suns in thrilling fashion, sending waves of joy through the Discord and briefly convincing everyone this team might actually go on a Cinderella run. But their momentum ran headfirst into a well-oiled New Orleans buzzsaw, ending Klemm’s postseason dance just as quickly as it began.

Classic Kings. All heart, no quit, and a farewell explosion worthy of a fireworks finale.

 

Trading: Chaos, Craft, and Klemm

If there’s one constant in the NSL multiverse, it’s that Klemm is cooking trades. He’ll talk to every GM in the league simultaneously, brew 10 deals at once, and somehow pull a rabbit (or at least a mildly confused kangaroo) out of his hat.

This season, though, fate intervened — a GM-points suspension forced Klemm into rare inactivity. Ironically, it was a blessing. His enforced stillness allowed his roster to gel, and the Kings became living proof that sometimes the best trade is the one you’re not allowed to make.

 

Best Trade

Kings send: Andrew Wiggins, Washington 2027 1st
Kings receive: Tyler Herro

A masterpiece. One of those trades that defines an era. Wiggins looked good early, but Klemm’s read was sharper than ever. He saw the fit, the upside, and the 2K potential — and landed a franchise cornerstone. It’s hard to overstate how much this deal transformed the Kings’ identity.

 

Worst Trade

None — and we mean that literally. Being grounded turned Klemm into a monk. A trash-talking, Red Bull-fuelled monk with terrifying clarity.

 

Other Notable Trades

• Kings send: Daniel Gafford → Kings receive: Mitchell Robinson
  A lateral move on paper, but the upside was there. Mitch offered rim protection and elite rebounding, the kind of player 2K quietly loves.
• Kings send: Bradley Beal + 3x 2nds → Kings receive: Bogdan Bogdanović, Duncan Robinson, Aaron Nesmith, CHA 2025 1st, IND 2027 1st
  A Klemm classic — getting off a toxic contract, adding shooters, and pocketing two firsts. Nesmith’s breakout made this look even better in hindsight.
• Kings send: JRE + CHA 2025 1st + WAS 2026 1st + IND/DET 2027 swap → Kings receive: Christian Braun + WAS 2025 1st + IND/DET 2027 swap
  This one had JMAC crying in the shower. Braun blossomed into a defensive demon and cult hero, another notch on Klemm’s trading belt.

 

Free Agency Outlook

Even before the bell rang, Klemm was moving. He’s already landed Jerami Grant and Ayo Dosunmu — two perfect pieces for his system. And with the full MLE still burning a hole in his pocket, the rumour mill is on fire.

Potential MLE Targets:

• Luke Kornett – Klemm’s spiritual brother in chaos and 7-foot shot-contesting.
• Dorian Finney-Smith – Could add some perimeter grit to balance the Herro fireworks.
• Al Horford – Veteran stability and accountability for the kids (and maybe Klemm himself).
• Jaxson Hayes – Athletic lob threat with major 2K juice.
• Russell Westbrook – A former fling that might be rekindled; few pairings make more sense than Russ and Klemm on the same frequency.

Sacramento could go from cult classic to genuine playoff nuisance with just one more savvy move.

 

Star: Tyler Herro

Herro was electric. The full package — shot creation, off-ball gravity, clutch scoring, and a flair that perfectly mirrored his GM. He gave the Kings something they’d been missing since Lebron’s departure: a true engine. He’s not just the face of the franchise — he’s the heart, the voice, and the bucket.

 

Flop: Cameron Johnson

A talented pickup who never quite clicked. The spacing was fine, but the impact wasn’t. Averaging 10 points and 6 boards, Johnson couldn’t translate his Brooklyn production into the NSL world. Still, Klemm will give him one more year — he loves a redemption arc.

 

The Future

If you squint, you can see it — a real path forward. This isn’t a gimmick team anymore. Between Herro’s superstardom, Braun’s breakout, and Grant’s arrival, the Kings are building something that blends heart, youth, and chaos in equal measure.

Klemm’s squad feels like a Rocky montage: sweat, swagger, and a promise that the best is yet to come. They might not be the most polished team in the NSL, but they’re easily one of the most entertaining — and that matters.

 

Projected Lineup:
C: Mitchell Robinson
PF: Jerami Grant / Cameron Johnson
SF: Norman Powell / Keegan Murray
SG: Christian Braun / Ayo Dosunmu
PG: Tyler Herro

Good luck to Klemm, the Kings faithful, and the good-vibe movement in Sacramento. The NSL is always better when the Kings are loud, Herro is hot, and Klemm is one bad trade rumour away from crashing Discord.

Because truthfully — we don’t just want Klemm to succeed.
We need Klemm to succeed.
The league runs on his chaos.