[1] The Kings had the seventh overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft, and selected Bobby Hurley out of Duke University.
In December, things got worse for the Kings as Hurley was involved in a life-threatening car accident, and was out for the remainder of the season after only playing just 19 games, averaging 7.1 points and 6.1 assists per game.
Also in December, the team signed free agent LaBradford Smith, who was previously released by the Washington Bullets.
[11] The Kings continued to struggle, holding a 15–32 record at the All-Star break.
[12] At midseason, the team traded Pete Chilcutt to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Olden Polynice.