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Sacramento Kings: 5 potential free agency targets in 2017

By Jordan Treske

Jan 30, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and Sacramento Kings guard Garrett Temple (17) battle for the ball during the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers won the game 122-119. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and Sacramento Kings guard Garrett Temple (17) battle for the ball during the fourth quarter of the game at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers won the game 122-119. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 27, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) reacts after making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Sacramento in overtime 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Miles (0) reacts after making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Sacramento in overtime 115-111. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

3. C.J. Miles, SF

2016-17 stats (with IND):  76 GP, 10.7 PPG, 3 RPG, .6 APG, .6 SPG, .3 BPG, .5 TOV, 43.4 FG%, 41.3 3P%, 90.3 FT%

Having spent the last three seasons with the Indiana Pacers, C.J. Miles is set to enter free agency after he opted out of the final year in his contract.

Although he recently turned 30 years old, the sharpshooting Miles still has plenty left to give, especially coming off the best shooting season of his career by his three-point percentage (41.3 percent), effective field goal percentage (56.5 percent) and true shooting percentage (59.2 percent).

When it comes to his theoretical fit with the Kings, there are a few reasons why they could do a lot worse than looking at Miles’ direction once free agency gets underway.

For one, small forward still stands as a position of need for the Kings, even in the aftermath of their decision to draft swingman Justin Jackson in this year’s draft.

Second, Miles is a great complementary piece to have on the floor, considering he ranked in the 97th percentile in spot up situations last year. Being able to raise the level of shooting on the floor to offset non-shooters with the likes of De’Aaron Fox (at this point) and any center the Kings have would ease Miles’ fit from that standpoint.

To bring it all together, bringing in a player of Miles’ experience would suit the Kings incredibly well. They sorely need to reshape their veteran presence as they have a strong foundation of players 25 years old or younger in place.

For players that are in the realm of possibility for the Kings, Miles may be as reasonable as they come and any potential concern he brings (i.e. age, value) doesn’t mean as much for a team needing proven veterans on their roster.

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