Markelle Fultz fills a positional need for the Sacramento Kings, but finding minutes for him may be difficult for Doug Christie and the coaching staff.

The Kings made a big move to sign free agent guard and former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz as they try to make a playoff push.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the season. The team announced the deal with Fultz on Wednesday night as the Kings seek more depth at point guard after recently trading away star De’Aaron Fox.

The Sacramento Kings made headlines once again on Wednesday night by signing former first-overall pick Markelle Fultz before the NBA All-Star break (per Shams Charania | ESPN ). Fultz was not signed in the offseason, making Sacramento his first home since playing for five years with the Orlando Magic.

On Wednesday, it was announced that the Sacramento Kings had signed free agent point guard Markelle Fultz, who last played with the Orlando Magic during the 2024-25 season. Fultz, the first overall pick in 2017, struggled to make a career for himself in the NBA and has only been a starter for two full seasons.

The Kings, in search of a point guard after the departure of De'Aaron Fox, have agreed to a deal with former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz, his agent and attorney told ESPN on Wednesday night.

Sacramento Kings guard Markelle Fultz made his debut in Friday’s 132-108 loss to the Golden State Warriors. After Fultz signed with the Kings on February 12, fans reacted to his debut on social media throughout the night.

Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, returned to the league on Friday night, making his debut for the Sacramento Kings in a 132-108 loss to the Golden State Warriors. In nine minutes of action,