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Doug Christie Confidently Says How Ben Simmons Fits Into the Kings' System

The Sacramento Kings finally got their first glimpse of Ben Simmons on Saturday, as the former first-overall pick made his preseason debut against the Golden State Warriors.

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Kings’ Maxime Raynaud Avoids Major Knee Injury; Will Be Re-Evaluated In 2 Weeks

The Sacramento Kings‘ preseason has been less than satisfactory, especially as they come off a 111-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors, marking their third consecutive loss.

Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 11

This One Stat Shows Significance Of Ben Simmons Shot Attempt

I'll preface this article with the fact that it's based on one shot from one preseason game. But...this one shot from Ben Simmons last night tells quite the story for him and the Sacramento Kings.

Maxime Raynaud News / Field Level Media / October 11

Kings C Maxime Raynaud (knee) to be re-evaluated in 2 weeks

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right patellar subluxation in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced Sunday afternoon.

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Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. listens intently as Draymond Green yaps ear off with advice

Darius Acuff Jr. got an early lesson from one of the NBA’s most experienced voices when Sacramento faced Golden State in a preseason matchup. Warriors veteran Draymond Green took the opportunity to share advice with the Kings rookie, who appeared focused on what the four-time NBA champion had to say.

Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 11

Ben Simmons Reveals Biggest Difference After Kings Preseason Debut

Other than the Maxime Raynaud injury , the Sacramento Kings had their best showing of the preseason last night against the Golden State Warriors. The injury put a damper on the night, but there were a lot of positive takeaways from the Kings third game of the exhibition season.

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Darius Acuff Jr. Has Telling Reaction to Ben Simmons' Kings Debut

The Sacramento Kings finally got a glimpse of this new-look roster. In Saturday's preseason matchup with the Golden State Warriors, Ben Simmons made his debut with the team and his first NBA appearance since April 2025.

Maxime Raynaud News / Field Level Media / October 11

Kings C Maxime Raynaud exits preseason game with right knee injury

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud sustained an apparently serious right knee injury in the second quarter of a preseason loss to the host Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in San Francisco.

Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Ben Simmons on NBA return: ‘It felt really good’

Ben Simmons is back on an NBA court. That alone meant something to him. Simmons made his preseason debut with the Kings on Saturday after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season, finishing with seven points and one assist in nine minutes during Sacramento’s 111-106 loss to Golden State.

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Maxime Raynaud News / Hoops Wire / October 11

Kings fear Maxime Raynaud could be out ‘for the foreseeable future’

The Kings may have suffered a significant blow Saturday night. Center Maxime Raynaud injured his right knee during Sacramento’s preseason game against Golden State, and there is concern that he could be sidelined “for the foreseeable future,” according to Anthony Slater of ESPN.

Maxime Raynaud News / Hoops Rumors / October 11

Kings’ Maxime Raynaud Leaves Court In Wheelchair After Knee Injury

Kings center Maxime Raynaud may have suffered a serious injury to his right knee in Saturday’s preseason game with Golden State, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN.

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Three Takeaways From Kings Disheartening Loss to Warriors

The Sacramento Kings losing their third straight preseason game isn't necessarily the worst thing, as wins are going to be hard to come by this season, and the fact that it's just preseason and that the game outcomes don't really matter.

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Kings player leaves the court in a wheelchair after a scary incident involving Stephen Curry

A Sacramento Kings player may be facing a long absence after suffering an apparent injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.

Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10

Kings’ Darius Acuff limps off court vs. Warriors

The Sacramento Kings hit the road to battle the Golden State Warriors in the Bay Area, their third preseason game of the year, amid news of owner Vivek Ranadive’s recent criticisms.

Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 10

Kings Get Much-Needed Update on Ben Simmons' Status for Warriors Game

The NBA world will have its eyes on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Sure, it helps that they are facing off against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, but more notably, Ben Simmons is finally making his unofficial Kings debut.

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Unpacking Kings Owner Vivek Ranadive's 'Roast' Drama and Why It Matters

As the Sacramento Kings close their preseason schedule and prepare for the regular season beginning October 21, off-court headlines remain. This stems from a team dinner last week.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 10

Sacramento Kings Could Land Jimmy Butler In Risky Trade That Might Be Worth It

A brutal 2025-26 season left the Sacramento Kings sitting on a 22-60 record, the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and zero clear answers about what’s next.

Scott Perry News / Hoops Wire / October 10

Kings’ Scott Perry on Vivek Ranadivé dinner report: ‘There was no roast’

Kings general manager Scott Perry says the now-infamous team dinner involving owner Vivek Ranadivé was not what some reports made it out to be. In fact, Perry was pretty emphatic.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Vivek Ranadive reportedly pulled a Michael Scott with the Kings

Vivek Ranadive was apparently looking more like the head of Dunder Mifflin than the head of an NBA team. The Sacramento Kings owner Ranadive recently addressed the team during a fancy dinner around the start of training camp, Zach Lowe of The Ringer reported this week.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9

Kings’ Vivek Ranadive turning fancy dinner with team into a full-blown roast is so KANGZ

The Sacramento Kings had a very difficult end to their last season campaign and ended up with a nightmarish 22-60 record. The team definitely needed a boost of motivation coming into the new season after being ousted from playoff contention by the Charlotte Hornets.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 9