{"id":272074,"date":"2026-04-17T05:28:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/272074\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:28:08","slug":"daeqwon-plowden-loves-sacramento-but-uncertain-of-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/272074\/","title":{"rendered":"Daeqwon Plowden ‘loves’ Sacramento, but uncertain of future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amid a disappointing 22-60 season, the young talent on the Sacramento Kings was perhaps the lone silver lining.<\/p>\n

Rookie draft picks Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud were obvious standouts, with undrafted rookie Dylan Cardwell joining them as he earned a standard contract. But two unexpected players emerged as well in Precious Achiuwa, who joined the team a few games into the regular season, and two-way player Deaqwon Plowden.<\/p>\n

Plowden had hopped around the NBA after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft. He spent years, a few seasons, hopping around the NBA G League before landing a two-way deal with the Atlanta Hawks last offseason. He impreessed for the College Park Skyhawks and stoodout in the six games he played at the NBA level.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately for him, he was later included in the seven-team Kevin Durant trade, which sent him to Phoenix. With no intention of retaining him, the Suns waived him quickly after.<\/p>\n

Despite being the most productive player on the Golden State Warriors Summer League roster, he didn\u2019t earn a two-way deal with them. With some of his best performances coming in the California Classic, which Sacramento also participated in, he caught the attention of their front office and signed a two-way deal with the Kings.<\/p>\n

Fast-forward through plenty of productive showings in Stockton and 50 games later, he became a regular in Sacramento\u2019s rotation. Head coach Doug Christie said around then that he was certain Plowden was an NBA player, and the wing helped his coach\u2019s case.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old joined Kevon \u201cWhitey\u201d Gleason and Allen Stiles, A.K.A\u00a0The Drive Guys, following the conclusion of their regular season.<\/p>\n

\u201cAround March is when I really found my niche and the game really slowed down for me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"SACRAMENTO,<\/p>\n

Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots over Daeqwon Plowden #29 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Golden 1 Center on April 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Don Collier\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

More on Daeqwon Plowden<\/p>\n

Starting in seven of 32 appearances, Plowden averaged 10.8 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 33.3 percent from three on 5.8 attempts per night. There were a few occasions where his late-game heroics and efforts defending the best opponent led to wins.<\/p>\n

As most would, the Golden 1 Center crowd grew more fond of his game and efforts over time.<\/p>\n

\u201cSacramento has been welcoming to me,\u201d Plowden said. \u201cDefinitely enjoyed my time here and enjoy what I was able to do this season, and even just experience in the city.\u201d<\/p>\n

Headed into free agency after signing a one-year deal with the Kings, his future with the organization isn\u2019t guaranteed.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut honestly, right now, I\u2019m unsure what the future holds,\u201d Plowden continued regarding his free agency. \u201cYou know, I love Sacramento, I love the front office, but still got to weigh options and see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite being an older player, Plowden still has two years of two-way eligibility. That could make him appealing to a more competitive team, housing a potentially impactful rotation piece on a two-way deal.<\/p>\n

Or it could make matters simpler for the Kings\u2019 general manager, Scott Perry, if he chooses to bring the forward back. If anything, it feels safe to say that he\u2019s played his way into another opportunity somewhere in the league.<\/p>\n

Check out the full conversation with Daeqwon Plowden at the top of the page or by heading over to the Sactown Sports YouTube channel.<\/a><\/p>\n

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