Kings sign Daishen Knicks to 10-day short contract to strengthen the roster

On February 10, the Sacramento Kings officially signed a10- day short-term contract with DaishenNix . The Kings hope to strengthen the backcourt depth through this signing and continue to impact the playoffs in the remaining schedule of the2024-25 season. Nix performed well inthe G League this season , averaging22.3 points,4.9 rebounds,7.6 assists and2.9 steals per game. Such comprehensive data has undoubtedly attracted the attention ofNBA teams .

Currently, the Kings have a record of 25 wins and 26 losses, ranking 11th in the Western Conference and are in the competition for a play-in spot. However, the team has recently suffered two consecutive losses and urgently needs to adjust the lineup to improve its competitiveness. The signing of Daishen Nix is not only to enhance the backcourt depth, but also to find possible rotation players to adapt to the fierce competition in the second half of the season.

Daishen Nix previously played for the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves. His performance in the NBA was relatively mediocre, averaging only 3.3 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in his career, with a shooting percentage of 35.6%. At the beginning of this season, he played for the Timberwolves briefly, but was cut in January 2025 and then failed to find a new NBA contract immediately. During this period, there were reports that several CBA teams were interested in him, but in the end he chose to continue waiting for opportunities in the G League.

As an undrafted player in the 2021 NBA Draft, Knicks started his career with the Houston Rockets, where he did not get many opportunities to perform. In the 2023 offseason, he joined the Timberwolves, but also failed to gain a foothold. In the past four seasons, Knicks has been tossing between the NBA and the G League. This season, he played 10 games in the G League, averaging only 4.8 minutes per game, but still contributed 22.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 2.9 steals, showing strong offensive and organizational abilities.

It is worth mentioning that the 2024-25 season is the last chance for the Knicks to sign a two-way contract. If he fails to gain a foothold in the NBA team, his future may turn to overseas leagues. For the Knicks, this 10-day short contract may be his last chance to stay in the NBA, so he needs to show his best performance during the trial period with the Kings in order to win a longer contract.

The Kings' overall performance this season has been quite up and down. Although the team has core players such as De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, there are still unstable factors in the rotation lineup. The introduction of the Knicks this time shows that the team is trying different backcourt combinations to find a more effective tactical match.

The Kings will face strong opponents in the next few games. If the Knicks can perform well during the short contract period, he may have a chance to fight for a longer contract. If he fails to gain a foothold in the Kings, his NBA career may face greater challenges.

For the Sacramento Kings, this signing is a low-risk, high-reward attempt. The team hopes to find role players that suit them through such operations to better face the competition in the remaining season.