Israeli Guard Emanuel Sharp Signs Three-Year Deal with Sacramento Kings

Emanuel Sharp, a 22-year-old Israeli guard, has signed a three-year contract with the NBA's Sacramento Kings, securing his place in the league. Sharp was selected 45th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and will earn $6.35 million over the contract term, with the first two years fully guaranteed and the third year a team option. This guaranteed contract is notable for a second-round draft pick and reflects the Kings' confidence in Sharp as part of their rebuilding process.

Sharp joins three other Israeli players in the NBA for the upcoming season: Deni Avdija, Ben Sharf, and Deni Wolf. There is potential for a fifth Israeli player if Ajay Jones, drafted 54th by Golden State, impresses during summer camps and earns a contract. Sharp's signing also marks him as the second Israeli to play for the Sacramento Kings, following Omri Casspi.

Sharp comes to the NBA after a successful college career at the University of Houston, where he started all 37 games in his final season. He averaged 15.5 points, 3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 37.2% from three-point range and 89.1% from the free-throw line. He earned spots on both the Big 12 All-Conference and Defensive Teams. The Kings view Sharp as a promising player who can contribute to their future plans and hopes to follow in Casspi's footsteps as a significant NBA player.