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Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Injury Update Before Clippers Game

The Sacramento Kings are preparing for their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, dealing with early injury updates. Guard Russell Westbrook is expected

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One Trade the Kings and Warriors Should Regret Passing Up

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors were heavily involved in trade rumors from the 2025 offseason to the 2026 NBA trade deadline, but as the buzzer on February 5 sounded, no deal was completed between the two California franchises.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Two more teams eliminated from postseason contention

They are the second and third NBA teams ruled out of postseason contention, joining the Pacers, who were eliminated on Tuesday with a loss to the Kings.

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 12

Kings' Playoff Hopes Are Officially Crushed After Loss to Hornets

The Sacramento Kings nearly put together just their second three-game winning streak of the season, but fell just short against the Charlotte Hornets at home.

Bam Adebayo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make 21+ free throws in a single NBA game can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NBA all-time field goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 12

DeMar DeRozan Reacts to Passing Tim Duncan on All-Time Scoring List

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan went into the 2025-26 season in 25th place on the NBA all-time scoring list with 25,292 career points. Since then, he has significantly climbed up the ranks.

DeMar DeRozan News / Hardwood Heroics / March 12

Sacramento Kings’ DeMar DeRozan Passes Another Legend in the NBA All-Time Scoring List Vs. Charlotte Hornets

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan went off for 39 points (season-high), four rebounds, six assists, and two steals on 17-for-22 shooting from the field across 41 minutes during their 117-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday evening.

Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / March 12

Watch: LaMelo had Russ & Malik Monk laughing

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Kings Announce Disappointing Russell Westbrook News Before Hornets Game

The Sacramento Kings do not have much to be happy about this season, as they have no realistic chance of competing for a playoff spot and their current core will likely be broken up this offseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 11

Kings Rule Out Eight Players for Hornets Game

The Sacramento Kings are coming off back-to-back wins over the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers, but will have a harder time making it three straight games tonight against the Charlotte Hornets, as they've ruled out nearly an entire rotation of players.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 11

Updated NBA Draft Lottery Standings After Kings Beat Pacers

Heading into Tuesday night’s slate of NBA games, the draft lottery picture was tightly packed at the bottom of the league, with the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers battling for the worst records and the best chances at the top spots in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.

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The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Yaxel Lendeborg 2026 NBA Draft Profile

Before he was stuffing the stat book for Michigan this season, Yaxel Lendeborg was a name quickly but quietly sneaking up draft boards. Despite hearing his name last year in draft talk, Lendeborg smartly stayed in the college ranks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

Tanks for nothing: Devin Carter's career game lifts Kings over Pacers

The Sacramento Kings got a huge fourth quarter out of 2024 lottery pick Devin Carter Tuesday. Unfortunately, it happened in a game the Kings might have rather lost.

The 'Most 25-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 10

Pacers face Kings in battle of NBA conference cellar-dwellers

The Sacramento Kings will look to build on their first home win in nearly two months when they face the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. The matchup features the two teams with the worst records in the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / March 9

Sacramento Kings Rookie Posts Double-Double in Win Against Bulls

Unsurprisingly, many of the 2025 NBA Draft class's most notable early returns have come from the top of the draft. Players like Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and others have starred as rookies, placing their names among the NBA's up-and-coming stars.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / March 9

NBA Announces Russell Westbrook Milestone After Kings Game

The Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday night, and it was thanks in large part to another strong performance from Russell Westbrook.

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / March 9

Led by Russell Westbrook, Kings take down Bulls for rare win

Malik Monk and Maxime Raynaud combined for 56 points, Russell Westbrook added to his unmatched triple-double total, and the Sacramento Kings won for just the third time in their last 23 games with a 126-110 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick bust is making a comeback

One of the most notorious draft busts of the last decade wants to give it another go.

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'Most 25-point NBA games' quiz

Killian Hayes News / Hoops Rumors / March 5

Kings Sign Killian Hayes To Second 10-Day Deal

After his initial 10-day contract with the Kings expired on Wednesday night, guard Killian Hayes has signed a second 10-day deal with the club, agent Yann Balikouzou confirmed to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).