Stockton Kings Acquire Returning Player Rights to Jaylin Williams

Today, the Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced they have acquired the returning player rights to forward Jaylin Williams in a trade with the Grand Rapids Gold. In exchange, the Gold will receive Stockton’s own first-round pick in the 2026 NBA G League Draft. 

Williams, 6-8, played his entire career at Auburn (2019-2024), where he averaged 9.3 points (51.1% FG, 34.6% 3pt, 77.6% FT), 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 21.4 minutes in 141 games (93 starts). During his senior year, Williams led the Tigers to the Cancun Challenge Riviera Division Championship title and was named Tournament MVP while receiving All-Tournament Team honors. By the end of his fifth year, he helped lead the Tigers to an SEC Tournament Championship title and held the Auburn men’s basketball program records for career games played (141) and wins (114). After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Williams played with the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Summer League before suiting up for the Grand Rapids Gold, the Nuggets NBA G League affiliate. Last season, he averaged 8.6 points (52.7% FG, 39.7% 3pt, 81.3% FT), 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 19.0 minutes in 26 games. 

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About the Stockton Kings

The Stockton Kings are the 2024-25 NBA G League Champions and G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings. For more information on the 2025-26 season presented by Kaiser Permanente, call the Stockton Kings front office at 888.KNGS.209 or visit StocktonKings.com. Follow the team on X (@StocktonKings), Instagram (@StocktonKings), and on Facebook at Facebook.com/KingsStockton. 

About the NBA G League

The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League, prepares players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players, and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.