Viktor Lakhin is off the Sacramento Kings roster, confirmed by the official roster on Sunday, Oct 18. A report from hoopsrumors on Saturday, Oct 17 said the Kings waived Lakhin along with Tristen Newton and Elfrid Payton.
The move
Viktor Lakhin, a 25-year-old forward, leaves the Sacramento Kings roster, confirmed through the official roster on Sunday, Oct 18. A report from hoopsrumors on Saturday, Oct 17, titled "Kings Waive Viktor Lakhin, Tristen Newton, Elfrid Payton," preceded the move. The report's confidence level is not announced. Lakhin is a rookie by NBA experience.
The money
Lakhin's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or release by a day. The Kings carry a payroll of $191.8M across 13 contracts for 2026-27. That puts Sacramento over the salary cap of $165.0M but under the luxury tax line of $200.4M. The first apron sits at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M, both above the Kings' current payroll.
The fit
Lakhin has no NBA line from last season. The Kings' forward spot last season was led by Keegan Murray at 34.5 minutes and 14.0 points per game, with Maxime Raynaud also logging frontcourt minutes at 26.5 per game and 12.5 points. Sacramento now carries 17 players on its roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Viktor Lakhin leave the Kings roster?
A hoopsrumors report on Saturday, Oct 17 said the Kings waived Lakhin, along with Tristen Newton and Elfrid Payton. The move was then confirmed through the official roster on Sunday, Oct 18.
What is Viktor Lakhin's contract status?
His contract is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or release by a day.
How many players are on the Kings roster now?
The Kings carry 17 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Did Viktor Lakhin play in the NBA last season?
He has no NBA line from last season.