Last Updated on July 30, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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The Sacramento Kings 2016–17 were led by DeMarcus Cousins, who served as the team’s dominant scoring, rebounding, and playmaking presence, while Rudy Gay provided reliable secondary scoring on the wing. After Cousins’ midseason departure, Darren Collison assumed a larger playmaking role, with Ty Lawson contributing as a facilitator. Sacramento received balanced frontcourt support from Kosta Koufos and Willie Cauley-Stein, but inconsistent shooting and defensive production limited the team’s overall effectiveness.
Here is the 2016–17 Sacramento Kings roster and regular season player statistics:
Roster
| NUM | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DOB | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Willie Cauley-Stein | C | 7-0 | 240 | August 18, 1993 | Kentucky |
| 3 | Skal Labissière | PF | 6-10 | 235 | March 18, 1996 | Kentucky |
| 5 | Malachi Richardson | SG | 6-6 | 205 | January 5, 1996 | Syracuse |
| 7 | Darren Collison | PG | 6-0 | 175 | August 23, 1987 | UCLA |
| 8 | Rudy Gay | SF | 6-8 | 250 | August 17, 1986 | UConn |
| 9 | Langston Galloway | PG | 6-1 | 200 | December 9, 1991 | Saint Joseph’s |
| 10 | Ty Lawson | PG | 5-11 | 195 | November 3, 1987 | UNC |
| 13 | Georgios Papagiannis | C | 7-1 | 240 | July 3, 1997 | |
| 15 | DeMarcus Cousins | C | 6-10 | 270 | August 13, 1990 | Kentucky |
| 17 | Garrett Temple | SG | 6-5 | 195 | May 8, 1986 | LSU |
| 18 | Omri Casspi | PF | 6-9 | 225 | June 22, 1988 | |
| 20 | Jordan Farmar | PG | 6-2 | 180 | November 30, 1986 | UCLA |
| 22 | Matt Barnes | SF | 6-7 | 226 | March 9, 1980 | UCLA |
| 23 | Ben McLemore | SG | 6-3 | 195 | February 11, 1993 | Kansas |
| 24 | Buddy Hield | SG | 6-4 | 220 | December 17, 1992 | Oklahoma |
| 32 | Tyreke Evans | SF | 6-6 | 220 | September 19, 1989 | Memphis |
| 40 | Arron Afflalo | SG | 6-5 | 210 | October 15, 1985 | UCLA |
| 41 | Kosta Koufos | C | 7-0 | 245 | February 24, 1989 | Ohio State |
| 43 | Anthony Tolliver | PF | 6-8 | 240 | June 1, 1985 | Creighton |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | C | 26 | 55 | 55 | 34.4 | 27.8 | 10.6 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 3.8 | 20.3 | 9.2 | .452 | 4.9 | 1.7 | .356 | 10.0 | 7.7 | .770 |
| Rudy Gay | SF | 30 | 30 | 30 | 33.8 | 18.7 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 14.7 | 6.7 | .455 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .372 | 4.6 | 3.9 | .855 |
| Buddy Hield | SG | 24 | 25 | 18 | 29.1 | 15.1 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 11.8 | 5.7 | .480 | 5.5 | 2.4 | .428 | 1.7 | 1.4 | .814 |
| Darren Collison | PG | 29 | 68 | 64 | 30.3 | 13.2 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 10.5 | 5.0 | .476 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .417 | 2.5 | 2.2 | .860 |
| Tyreke Evans | SF | 27 | 14 | 6 | 22.4 | 11.6 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 10.2 | 4.2 | .413 | 3.4 | 1.5 | .438 | 2.4 | 1.7 | .706 |
| Ty Lawson | PG | 29 | 69 | 24 | 25.1 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 7.6 | 3.4 | .454 | 1.7 | 0.5 | .288 | 3.1 | 2.5 | .797 |
| Skal Labissière | PF | 20 | 33 | 12 | 18.5 | 8.8 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 6.6 | 3.5 | .537 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .375 | 2.2 | 1.6 | .703 |
| Arron Afflalo | SG | 31 | 61 | 45 | 25.9 | 8.4 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 6.9 | 3.0 | .440 | 2.5 | 1.0 | .411 | 1.5 | 1.4 | .892 |
| Ben McLemore | SG | 23 | 61 | 27 | 19.3 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 6.9 | 3.0 | .430 | 2.8 | 1.1 | .382 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .753 |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | C | 23 | 75 | 21 | 18.9 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 6.4 | 3.4 | .530 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .669 |
| Garrett Temple | SG | 30 | 65 | 20 | 26.6 | 7.8 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 6.6 | 2.8 | .424 | 3.4 | 1.3 | .373 | 1.1 | 0.9 | .784 |
| Matt Barnes | SF | 36 | 54 | 13 | 25.3 | 7.6 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 7.1 | 2.7 | .384 | 3.9 | 1.3 | .327 | 1.2 | 0.9 | .758 |
| Anthony Tolliver | PF | 31 | 65 | 9 | 22.7 | 7.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 5.4 | 2.4 | .442 | 3.5 | 1.4 | .391 | 1.3 | 0.9 | .744 |
| Kosta Koufos | C | 27 | 71 | 62 | 20.0 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 5.5 | 3.0 | .551 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.9 | 0.5 | .613 |
| Langston Galloway | PG | 25 | 19 | 2 | 19.7 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.5 | 2.2 | .404 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .475 | 0.6 | 0.6 | .917 |
| Jordan Farmar | PG | 30 | 2 | 0 | 17.5 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 6.0 | 2.0 | .333 | 4.5 | 2.0 | .444 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Omri Casspi | PF | 28 | 22 | 2 | 18.0 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.3 | 2.4 | .453 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .379 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .571 |
| Georgios Papagiannis | C | 19 | 22 | 0 | 16.1 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 4.6 | 2.5 | .549 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .857 |
| Malachi Richardson | SG | 21 | 22 | 0 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 1.3 | .412 | 1.3 | 0.4 | .286 | 0.9 | 0.7 | .789 |
| TEAM TOTALS | 82 | 82 | 242.4 | 102.8 | 41.1 | 22.5 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 14.6 | 82.1 | 37.9 | .461 | 23.9 | 9.0 | .376 | 23.3 | 18.1 | .775 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Cousins | Franchise Offensive Hub | 34.4 | Primary Engine | 27.8 | 10.6 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 22.95 | Dominant high-usage centerpiece before All-Star trade; expanded range and playmaking from the 5 highlighted his offensive versatility and leadership load. | AS |
| Rudy Gay | Secondary Scoring Wing | 33.8 | High Usage Scorer | 18.7 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 15.10 | Veteran isolation scorer and go-to wing option early in season; provided scoring stability before injury/trade shifted team direction. | |
| Darren Collison | Lead Guard Stabilizer | 30.3 | Secondary Creator | 13.2 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 10.55 | Efficient floor-spacer at PG who balanced ball-handling with strong shooting splits, helping organize half-court offense during roster transition. | |
| Buddy Hield | Emerging Shot-Making Wing | 29.1 | Scoring Specialist | 15.1 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 10.95 | Post-trade rookie surge with elite shooting splits and larger offensive role; confidence and spacing impact rose despite defensive issues. | ROY-4 |
| Ty Lawson | Bench Playmaking Spark | 25.1 | Secondary Creator | 9.9 | 2.6 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 9.25 | Change-of-pace guard who boosted second-unit tempo and facilitated offense with drive-and-kick playmaking. | |
| Willie Cauley-Stein | Rim-Running Defensive Big | 18.9 | Low Usage Finisher | 8.1 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 7.50 | Athletic rim-runner providing mobility and defensive coverage; role emphasized energy, cuts, and interior presence. | |
| Skal Labissière | Developmental Stretch Big | 18.5 | Emerging Scorer | 8.8 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 7.70 | Late-season breakout rookie with scoring flashes including a 32-point game; showcased perimeter touch and growth after All-Star break. | |
| Garrett Temple | Two-Way Connector Wing | 26.6 | Low Usage Support | 7.8 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 7.45 | Defensive-minded role player valued for versatility and spacing, often filling multiple lineup gaps during transition phase. | |
| Kosta Koufos | Interior Anchor Reserve | 20.0 | Low Usage Finisher | 6.6 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 7.10 | Physical paint presence providing rebounding and interior defense with efficient finishing around the rim. | |
| Anthony Tolliver | Stretch-Four Floor Spacer | 22.7 | Low Usage Spacer | 7.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 6.35 | Veteran forward whose spacing and shooting helped open driving lanes within an evolving offensive structure. | |
| Tyreke Evans | Ball-Dominant Utility Wing | 22.4 | Secondary Creator | 11.6 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 9.45 | Returned via Cousins trade package; used as scoring guard/wing hybrid with slashing and spot playmaking in limited games. | |
| Arron Afflalo | Veteran Shooter | 25.9 | Low Usage Shooter | 8.4 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 6.05 | Floor-spacing guard relied on efficient spot-up shooting and experience to stabilize lineups. | |
| Matt Barnes | Energy Forward | 25.3 | Low Usage Support | 7.6 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 8.40 | Physical veteran providing toughness, rebounding, and passing flashes while filling glue-guy responsibilities. | |
| Langston Galloway | Depth Combo Guard | 19.7 | Low Usage Support | 6.0 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 4.85 | Acquired in Cousins trade as rotational guard depth, offering shooting and occasional ball-handling. | |
| Ben McLemore | Athletic Perimeter Role Player | 19.3 | Low Usage Shooter | 8.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 5.80 | Played limited offensive role focused on spacing and transition scoring as development plateaued. | |
| Omri Casspi | Stretch Forward Reserve | 18.0 | Low Usage Support | 5.9 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 5.85 | Combo forward offering cutting and outside shooting before being included in blockbuster trade reshaping roster. | |
| Georgios Papagiannis | Developmental Interior Prospect | 16.1 | Low Usage Finisher | 5.6 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 5.65 | Young center used in limited developmental minutes to build experience and defensive awareness. | |
| Jordan Farmar | Emergency Playmaker | 17.5 | Low Usage Creator | 6.0 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 6.50 | Short-term veteran addition providing ball movement and spacing in extremely small sample appearances. | |
| Malachi Richardson | Rookie Depth Wing | 9.0 | Minimal Usage | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.65 | Developmental rookie used sparingly off bench primarily for shooting reps and experience. | |
| Team Totals | — | 242.4 | — | 102.8 | 41.1 | 22.5 | 11.6 | 89.00 | Roster defined by Cousins era ending trade that shifted focus toward youth like Hield and Labissière late in season. |