​The Sacramento Kings may have finally found their point guard of the future by selecting Darius Acuff Jr. The organization drafted him seventh overall in the highly touted 2026 NBA Draft. The coaching staff expects him to be a starter immediately, but there is a gap at backup point guard.The Kings traded previous backups Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis last season, and Russell Westbrook‘s one-year minimum contract has expired. As a result, the Kings find themselves without a true backup point guard.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAcuff should contribute immediately, but as a rookie, he still has a lot to learn. The Kings have tried converting several shooting guards into ball handlers but without success. They could look within the organization for a backup, but if not, what options do they have to fill that vital backup position?The Kings have two open roster spots for a free-agent point guard seeking a fresh start. The only issue is that the Kings are currently above the luxury tax. Any addition needs to sign for the minimum, limiting Sacramento to veterans and unproven guards.No NBA team has signed Lakers and Hawks guard Gabe Vincent — it’s been a week since the moratorium period ended. Vincent averaged just 4.4 points, 1.4 assists, and 1 rebound per game last season. He made over $11 million in the process.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementVincent’s unsigned status suggests teams aren’t offering the contract he wants. As time ticks by during free agency, Vincent may be more willing to accept a minimum contract. In that case, the Kings could swoop in and sign him.While his statistics last season weren’t fantastic, he is the exact lead ball-handler the Kings are looking for. He could also mentor Acuff while providing veteran leadership.Vincent started for a Heat team that reached the 2023 NBA Finals. He’s faced adversity every step of his career. He went undrafted out of UC Santa Barbara, made a name for himself in the G-League and eventually earned a Heat roster spot. While being the leader of a second unit may not be how he envisioned his career going at this stage, it’s a role he would learn to thrive in.Another option is former first-round pick Cole Anthony. The Orlando Magic included him in the Desmond Bane trade before bouncing between Memphis, Milwaukee and Phoenix, eventually ending up as a free agent.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLast season, Anthony averaged 6.7 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 30.6% from three-point range.  He is a skilled shot creator who attacks the paint well and rebounds effectively for his size.His biggest criticism is shot selection, as he often hunts his own offense instead of creating for teammates. Nonetheless, he still possesses many of the tools needed to provide the Kings the backup point guard they’re looking for.At 26, Anthony still has room and time to grow as a facilitator. The Kings bench has plenty of solid opt