The Sacramento Kings have signed Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a two-way contract, aiming to strengthen their roster during a challenging season. The announcement was made on Sunday as the Kings suffer a 12-46 record and sit at the bottom of the Western Conference, enduring a franchise-record 16-game losing streak.
Player Background and NBA Experience
Patrick Baldwin Jr., 23, was the 28th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors after a single year at UW-Milwaukee. Entering his fourth NBA season, Baldwin has appeared in 96 games with multiple teams including the Warriors, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers. His career averages stand at 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in roughly 8 to 9 minutes of play per game, shooting 40.9% from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc.
Recent Performance and Contract Movements
Standing seven feet tall and playing power forward, Baldwin has participated in three NBA games this season, averaging 3.3 points and 0.7 rebounds in about 4.7 minutes per contest. He played two games for the Clippers and one for Washington and was signed to 10-day contracts by Los Angeles in mid-January and Philadelphia in early February. His 2025 preseason included a training camp deal with Los Angeles before being waived ahead of the regular season.
Strong G League Contributions
Most of Baldwin’s recent impact has been in the G League with the San Diego Clippers, where over 18 games, he averaged 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals. Across 26 total G League matches this season, Baldwin’s stats include 21.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 51.8% from the field and 33.6% from three-point range, showing productive scoring ability and versatility.
Role with the Kings and Team Context
Baldwin will fill Sacramento‘s final two-way roster spot alongside Isaiah Stevens and Daeqwon Plowden. The Kings had an open slot after Dylan Cardwell moved to a standard contract. Sacramento is among the seven NBA teams with current two-way vacancies and still maintains an open regular roster position. Injuries to key players like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and De’Andre Hunter have left the team relying heavily on forwards Keegan Murray, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa, and Doug McDermott.
Outlook for Baldwin and the Team’s Future
In the final year of his two-way eligibility, Baldwin will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. His signing offers the Kings an additional option amid roster challenges and injuries, providing a hopeful but cautious boost as Sacramento seeks to end its difficult stretch and improve in the closing months of the season.
