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Can Kings' Vibes Stay High with Another Losing Season?

Not much went right last season for the Sacramento Kings. They won just 22 games, dealt with a rash of injuries, and were terrible on both sides of the ball.

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Kings Traded 2 Franchise Point Guards In 3 Years Who Then Reached NBA Finals In Back-To-Back Seasons

The Sacramento Kings once had one of the most talented young backcourts in the NBA. Today, both of those star guards are gone. Even more painful for Kings fans, both players have now reached the NBA Finals in back-to-back years after leaving Sacramento.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 30

Kings Have One Position They Don't Have to Worry About This Offseason

Coming off a disappointing 22-60 season, it is no secret that the Sacramento Kings have plenty of work to do to get back to relevancy. New general manager Scott Perry seems committed to a rebuild, trying to retool a veteran-led roster, but there is some good news in Sacramento.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 30

Kings Could Reunite College Teammates in 2026 NBA Draft

Since trading away De'Aaron Fox in 2025, the Sacramento Kings have been searching for their next franchise point guard. After experimenting with a combination of veterans Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook this season, the Kings will have the opportunity to add a young guard to the mix in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 29

Three Under-the-Radar Kings Who Could Be Traded This Offseason

Early into the Sacramento Kings' 2026 offseason, everyone seems to be focused on what the future has in store for Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 28

Why NBA Draft Withdrawal Deadline Likely Changed Kings' 2nd-Round Plans

The 2026 NBA draft pool is now set after the withdrawal deadline passed yesterday, and there were some notable exits, including some possible first-rounders.

Maxime Raynaud News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 28

Maxime Raynaud's X-Factor to Stardom and Kings Success

The Sacramento Kings didn't have many things go right last season, but easily at the top of the list was the standout performances of their three rookies in Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 28

Could the Kings Be Better Next Season Than Expected?

After a disastrous 22-60 season for the Sacramento Kings, it is challenging for fans to stay positive. However, there could be reason to be optimistic for next season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 27

How the Kings Blundered Their Head Coach Situation

The Sacramento Kings are staying committed to head coach Doug Christie moving forward, and while there is still a chance for the rookie coach to improve, it is hard to deny that the franchise made a mistake.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 27

Kings Host Two Ideal Second-Round Targets for Pre-Draft Workout

The Sacramento Kings have three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting at Nos. 7, 34, and 45, meaning they will be adding three key pieces to their young core on June 23 and 24.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

A Look Back — Could One Wing Have Changed Everything for Kings?

The difficult offseason and playoffs continue for the Sacramento Kings. Not only is former Kings star De'Aaron Fox locked in battle with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, but former coach Mike Brown just punched his ticket to the NBA finals as the New York Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

Kings Must Avoid These Two Rumored NBA Draft Trades

It is no secret that the Sacramento Kings are targeting Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. in the 2026 NBA Draft, but just how desperate are they to land him?

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

Why a Kings' Zach LaVine Trade Seems Unlikely

The Sacramento Kings have a veteran core of Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan, and the consensus expectation is that they will trade them this offseason.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 25

Why Acuff's Defensive Concerns Shouldn't Scare Away Kings, or Fans

Defense has been the talk of the town in Sacramento for years, as the Kings have struggled on slowing down their opponents for years. Even when they made their magical Beam Team run and broke the playoff drought, they did so with the most explosive offense to date in the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 25

Kings Bring In Two Big East Stars for Pre-Draft Workouts

We are less than one month away from the 2026 NBA draft, and the Sacramento Kings are starting to get the ball rolling on pre-draft workouts. Last week,

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 25

Ranking Kings' Best Building Blocks Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft

Before the 2025 offseason, the Sacramento Kings' young core was gloomy. Led solely by the fourth-overall pick in the 2022 draft, Keegan Murray, the Kings' future was in a dark place as they built around aging veterans.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 24

Buy or Sell: Kings Reportedly Interested in Darius Acuff Jr.

The Sacramento Kings will have a handful of talented prospects available for them with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but one incoming rookie seemingly has all their attention.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 24

3 Second-Round Prospects the Kings Should Have Circled After Draft Workouts

The Sacramento Kings' 2026 NBA Draft process is in full swing, as the franchise has begun doing its homework on prospects who should be available for them in the second round or in undrafted free agency.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 23

Why It's the Perfect Time for Kings to Trade Up in 2026 NBA Draft

Despite falling in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery to the No. 7 pick, the Sacramento Kings are actually sitting in a favorable position moving forward. Not only should the Kings be able to land their potential franchise point guard at No.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 23

Re-Sign or Let Walk? Evaluating the Kings' 2026 Free Agents

Everyone is focused on who the Sacramento Kings could add to the roster this offseason, but who will they be actively trying to keep in the mix? The Kings have four players gearing up to hit unrestricted free agency, two entering restricted free agency, and two with key options to monitor.