The Sacramento Kings have made some moves this offseason, which have put this team in a position to hopefully take a step forward from where they were a season ago.

With that said, it is now time to take a look at the center position for the Kings to see where the depth stands heading into the 2026 season.

At the starting center, the expectation is that it will be veteran Domantas Sabonis, who has been circulated in trade rumors throughout the offseason but is still on the roster. Sabonis has been great for the Kings over the past few seasons and should be in a position to play well once again in 2026.

During the 2025 season, Sabonis did struggle with injuries as he played just 19 games, but even so he demonstrated his ability as he averaged 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 0.9 steals per game. On the offensive end in particular, Sabonis has a great ability to impact the game with his scoring, rebounding, and playmaking and if he can continue to do so, this Sacramento front court should be able to take a step forward.

So, as Sabonis heads into the 2026 season, if he can continue to be a great weapon for the Kings on the offensive end and stay healthier, he could very well continue to make his argument to be one of the more skilled centers in the entire league.

Next up is second-year player Maxime Raynaud, who stepped up in a key role for the Kings in 2025 while many players in the front court were dealing with injuries.

Last season, Raynaud averaged 12.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.5 blocks, and 0.5 steals per game while playing in 74 games and starting in 56 of those games, which showcased his ability to be reliable for the Kings on the interior. Standing at 7-1 and 250 pounds, Raynaud has a great frame that enables him to alter shots, finish over the top of the defense, and grab rebounds even out of his area.

Heading into 2026, if Raynaud can continue to be solid on both ends of the floor, he could be a very reliable depth piece for the Kings in the front court.

Next up is another second year player in Dylan Cardwell who showed promise in 2025 that he could be a great contributor in the front court for the Kings.

Cardwell was also included in the power forward primer with his ability to play power forward and center, standing at 6-10 and 255 pounds. With that size, Cardwell is very mobile and athletic, which helped him to be solid for the Kings, especially on the defensive end in 2025, as he averaged 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.

So, as Cardwell prepares for the upcoming season, if he can lean on his mobility and athleticism, he could be a great weapon for the Kings to use, especially when they need to rebound the ball and protect the rim.

Another player in the center depth is veteran Precious Achiuwa who could also provide a reliable presence on the interior for the Kings.

Achiuwa was also included in the power forward primer as the backup, which speaks to the versatility that the Kings have in their front court. Standing at 6-8 and 243 pounds, Achiuwa is a smaller option for center, but after averaging 6.7 rebounds in 2025 and constantly making it difficult on the interior for opposing teams, Achiuwa can definitely hold his own.

So, heading into 2026, it will be interesting to see if Achiuwa is used at the center position, and if he is, he has the ability to hold his own and provide great rebounding even against bigger centers.

Next is third year center Jonathan Mogbo who the Kings signed to a two-way contract as he will split time between the NBA and the G-League.

Over the past two seasons, Mogbo played for the Toronto Raptors in a limited role, as he played in a total of 103 games and averaging 4.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.6 steals per game. With Mogbo entering his third season, he is still developing, and with his 6-9 and 225 pound frame, it will be intriguing to see where he fits on this roster.

As Mogbo heads into this next season, if he can continue developing, he may be able to further hone his craft and flash in the G League, which may be able to help him succeed in the NBA in future seasons.

After taking a look at the center position, it does appear that the Kings have a reliable depth overall and have the ability to rely on playmaking, rebounding, athleticism, size, and young talent, which could allow this position group to make key contributions in 2026.

So, as the Kings get ready for 2026, if this position group can consistently perform, it is very possible that Sacramento could be in a good position to match up on both ends of the floor even against the NBA's top front courts.