The Sacramento Kings have explored the free agency market but are determined to avoid signing any multiyear contracts that would impact next year's cap.

The Kings will instead focus on the trade market and pursue absorbing contracts in exchange for a first round pick in 2019 or a veteran small forward.

The Kings pursued free agent Mario Hezonja to fill their need for a small forward but he signed with the New York Knicks.

The Kings had some level of interest in Jabari Parker, but they view him as a power forward instead of a small forward.