Sacramento Kings Waive Guard Adam Flagler
The 26-year-old guard departs Sacramento after the team concludes its preseason training camp.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Basketball
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The Sacramento Kings have waived 26-year-old guard Adam Flagler. The move comes as NBA teams work to finalize their official rosters for the 2026-27 season.
Why it matters
The roster move is part of the league-wide process of cutting players before the start of the regular season. Flagler now faces decisions regarding his professional basketball career path.
Adam Flagler stands 6-foot-1 and recorded 14.5 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game over 17 G League appearances last season. He also shot 42.3% from the field and 34.0% from three-point range.
The players
Adam Flagler
He is a 26-year-old professional basketball player who previously played for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Sacramento Kings
They are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association.
Coachella Valley
This organization serves as the G League affiliate for the Los Angeles Lakers and currently holds Flagler's returning player rights.
The details
Following the conclusion of training camp and the preseason, the Kings made the decision to release Flagler. While he is no longer with the Sacramento organization, the Coachella Valley G League franchise retains his returning player rights.
Timeline
2023: Adam Flagler went undrafted.
September 4: Coachella Valley acquired Flagler's G League rights.
October 2026: The Sacramento Kings waived Adam Flagler.
2026-27 season: NBA teams finalize rosters.
Season Trajectory
This move reflects the intense competition for final roster spots during the preseason across the National Basketball Association. The decision impacts Sacramento's backcourt depth while forcing Flagler to consider G League or international paths to continue his career.
The waiver means the Kings have one fewer contract on their books as they approach the season opener. Coachella Valley now holds the potential to add a guard who averaged 14.5 points per game in his most recent G League stint.
The takeaway
Players waived during the preseason often look toward the G League or overseas leagues to maintain their skills and seek future NBA opportunities. Flagler retains his potential to play in the G League under the rights held by Coachella Valley.
Further reading
For more updates on roster moves, visit the Sacramento Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
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