Viktor Lakhin is no longer on the Sacramento Kings roster, according to the team's official roster checked Monday, Oct. 5. No report had flagged the move beforehand.
The move
Viktor Lakhin, a 25-year-old forward entering his rookie season, leaves the Sacramento Kings roster. The change was detected Monday, Oct. 5 through the team's official roster, which now lists him as off the roster. No injury report or other report had preceded this move; it is not announced through any other source at this time.
The money
Lakhin's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing or a departure by a day. For 2026-27, the Kings carry $191.8 million in payroll across 13 contracts. That puts Sacramento over the salary cap of $165.0 million but under the luxury tax line of $200.4 million, and below both the first apron ($209.0 million) and the second apron ($221.7 million).
The fit
Lakhin has no NBA line from last season. Sacramento's returning rotation last season was led by forward Keegan Murray at 34.5 minutes and 14.0 points per game, with Zach LaVine (31.4 minutes, 19.2 points) and DeMar DeRozan (31.2 minutes, 18.4 points) also logging heavy minutes, and Maxime Raynaud (26.5 minutes, 12.5 points) in the frontcourt mix. The Kings currently carry 19 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Viktor Lakhin leave the Kings roster?
No reason is announced. The move was detected through the official roster on Monday, Oct. 5, with no preceding report on file.
What is Viktor Lakhin's contract status?
His contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or a roster change by a day.
Where do the Kings stand financially for 2026-27?
Sacramento's payroll is $191.8 million across 13 contracts, above the $165.0 million cap but below the $200.4 million tax line, the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
How big is the Kings roster right now?
The Kings list 19 players, against a standard limit of 15 roster spots plus three two-way slots.