The Sacramento Kings are running out of time to figure out their plan at pick No. 7, and two names tied to that range just took themselves out of the equation. Both Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr have backed out of scheduled workouts with Sacramento ahead of the draft. NBA insider Jake Fischer first reported the update, which was shared on X through SleeperNets. The report explains exactly why both guards pulled their planned visits to Sacramento this close to draft night. Both Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr have canceled workouts for the Kings, they believe they will most likely be selected with the No. 5 and No. 6 picks. Prospects often skip remaining workouts once they have strong signals about where they will land, since extra sessions carry little upside once a range feels set. This move signals real confidence from both camps about hearing their names called inside the top six. That would put the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets in play for both guards, since those two teams hold the No. 5 and No. 6 selections. Sacramento sits one spot lower at seven, and losing access to either prospect changes how the front office approaches its remaining pre-draft work. Sacramento's biggest hole is a true point guard, a void that's existed since the Kings traded De'Aaron Fox. Devin Carter has shown flashes, but the front office still needs a full-time floor general to build around. Brown actually profiles as one of the better true point guard prospects in this class, with a real handle, advanced passing and the size to play either guard spot. The issue isn't fit, it's that Brown and Wagler both carry higher overall grades and believe they're gone by pick six, which is exactly why their camps pulled out of Sacramento instead of waiting around. That leaves Acuff and Flemings as the players most likely to actually land at seven, and Acuff in particular ran the point at Arkansas as a true lead guard. While Brown's departure clears the board, it's Acuff who's quietly been the Kings' preference all along. Acuff's camp has made it known they want Sacramento, and the interest goes both ways from the front office. The connection runs deeper than scouting, General manager Scott Perry coached Acuff's father at Eastern Kentucky in the late 1990s, a relationship that's followed the family into this draft cycle. If the board falls that way, Sacramento lands the lead guard it has needed since the Fox trade without having to move up. Brown and Wagler heading elsewhere only clears the path. And with the draft just around the corner, the Kings are focusing on their remaining options. They will have to make a decision quickly, as the NBA draft is just a few days away. The Kings have a lot of work to do before then, but they are confident in their ability to make the right pick. So, the Kings will have to wait and see what happens on draft night. But for now, they are preparing for all possibilities. The Kings have been busy in the days leading up to the draft, working out several prospects and evaluating their options. They have a good idea of what they want, but they will have to see how the draft plays out. The Kings are hoping to find a player who can make an immediate impact, someone who can help them compete in the Western Conference. They have a lot of talent on their roster, but they need someone who can bring it all together. The Kings are excited about the possibilities, and they are looking forward to seeing what the draft brings.