Prior to the signing, Fultz completed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Magic in 2024 and remained a free agent. Fultz started 149 games for Orlando during his five seasons with the franchise. Now, Fultz finally has a new home as the point guard is joining the Sacramento Kings .

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, Fultz impressed with an efficient 4-of-5 shooting performance, finishing with eight points and one assist.

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.

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. After a five-year stint with the Orlando Magic, it was the former first-overall pick's first game of the 2024-25 campaign.

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.

The Sacramento Kings agreed to sign free agent guard Markelle Fultz, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, they announced Thursday.

The Sacramento Kings are hoping another point guard from the 2017 NBA draft class can help fill the huge void left behind by De'Aaron Fox. On Wednesday,

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz brings the ball ... Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the ...