[1] During the off-season, the Kings acquired Nick Anderson from the Orlando Magic,[2][3][4][5] and signed free agents Tony Delk,[6][7] Darrick Martin,[8][9] and re-signed Tyrone Corbin.
[10][11] For the season opener, the Kings traveled overseas to Tokyo, Japan to play their first two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
[16] However, they played below .500 for the remainder of the season losing seven of their final eight games, finishing fifth in the Pacific Division with a 44–38 record.
[25] However, in the Western Conference First Round of the playoffs, the Kings lost in five games to the top-seeded and eventual champion Los Angeles Lakers.
[26][27][28][29] The Lakers would reach the NBA Finals to defeat the Indiana Pacers in six games.