"Understanding the Play-In Tournament's Impact on the Kings' Draft Pick"

The Sacramento Kings have landed 9th in the Western Conference, entering the NBA Play-In Tournament for the first time. They will face the Golden State Warriors in a one-game matchup, with the winner advancing to play either the Los Angeles Lakers or the New Orleans Pelicans. The outcome of these games will determine the Kings' draft pick, which is top-14 protected this year. If the Kings win both games and advance as the 8th seed, the pick goes to the Atlanta Hawks, but if they lose and miss the playoffs, the Kings keep their pick.