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Zach Lavine News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Kings’ Zach LaVine after 1-7 start: ‘It’s just frustrating when you play hard’
Zach LaVine saw opportunities to attack the Lakers’ defense. He also saw the Lakers doing a better job of attacking his own team. “They’ve got some bad defenders on their team, but so do we, so they exploited them,” LaVine told reporters after the Kings’ 116-103 loss Wednesday, via Logan Struck of Sports Illustrated.
Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 5
Kings Bottom Line - Sabonis' Shot Chart Is a Huge Problem
The Sacramento Kings didn't have many expectations coming into the year, but sitting at 1-7 after eight games has made the season feel like a slog to get through already, and there are still 74 games left.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 5
Kings Stock Report: 3 Risers and 1 Faller After Loss to Lakers
After starting the season with six consecutive losses, the Sacramento Kings finally picked up their first win on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, but they quickly went back to their old ways.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5
Luka Doncic had a fan ejected for a disrespectful act toward a female referee
Luka Doncic did not tolerate a seemingly bad gesture from a fan during Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings. After the ball was knocked out of bounds late in the third quarter of the game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., a fan threw it back with excessive force and hit referee Chelisa Painter.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
Zach Lavine News / Fadeaway World / November 5
Zach LaVine Calls Out Lakers And Kings’ Poor Defense After Loss: 'They’ve Got Some Bad Defenders'
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their impressive start to the season with a 116-103 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, improving to 7-2 behind another dominant performance from Luka Doncic.
Sacramento Kings News / HITC / November 5
Darius Acuff Jr. addresses Kings situation amid Domantas Sabonis fallout rumours
Darius Acuff Jr. has wasted no time shutting down talk of trouble in Sacramento. Darius Acuff Jr. is putting up some impressive numbers in Sacramento, but at times he is treating every possession like his own personal shooting drill.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Kings’ Zach LaVine anoints Luka Doncic as one of biggest talents ever after another 40-piece
Luka Doncic appears to have found his ultimate form. That is certainly how it looks like through the first nine games of the Los Angeles Lakers. After facing him twice in preseason, the Sacramento Kings saw firsthand just how much of a world-beater Doncic has become.
NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 4
Kings Remove Key Big Man From Injury Report vs. Lakers
The Sacramento Kings are coming off their first win of the 2026-27 season, in which they took down the Dallas Mavericks on the road to move to 1-6 overall.
Darius Acuff News / Stadium Rant / November 4
The Tangled 2 Sides Of The Darius Acuff Jr. Coin In Sacramento
The game of basketball revolves around whether to pass or to shoot on any given play. A rookie is continuing to choose the latter more often than not, and the public now has an unusual dilemma on its hands about Darius Acuff Jr.’s true impact.
Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 3
A Look At Just How Historic Darius Acuff Jr's Start Truly Is
The Sacramento Kings may be just 1-6 to start the season after getting their first win of the season last night, but it's safe to say that they found their next franchise star in Darius Acuff Jr.
Sacramento Kings News / Lindy's Sports / November 3
Sacramento Kings finally win (harder questions start now)
The Sacramento Kings won for the first time this season Monday night, beating the Dallas Mavericks 115-100 on the road to improve to 1-6. They became the last NBA team to get a win.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 3
Kings Facing Major Crossroads Decision in Second Year of Rebuild
The Sacramento Kings finally got their first win of the year! For most other teams, that wouldn't bring this level of excitement, but for the Kings, who started off with a bad 0-6 start to the season, it's a sigh of relief that they won't go 0-82 or set a record for the most losses to start the season.
Darius Acuff News / HITC / November 3
'Everybody's disgruntled': Mike Bibby says why Darius Acuff Jr. could be about to anger everyone
Darius Acuff Jr. has been one of the few shining lights in what has otherwise been a dismal campaign for the Sacramento Kings. The teenager has had a brilliant start to the season, scoring 25 or more points in four of his first seven games.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 2
Kings become NBA's last team to win, pushing past Mavericks
Darius Acuff Jr. scored a game-high 25 points to lead the visiting Sacramento Kings to their first win of the season, a 115-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / November 3
Report: Domantas Sabonis wants out of Sacramento, Kings open to deal
The Kings have been trying to find a winning combination. Domantas Sabonis would reportedly prefer to find his next one somewhere else. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the three-time All-Star is unhappy in Sacramento, and the Kings would be willing to trade him.
Darius Acuff News / Yardbarker / November 2
Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. ties NBA rookie record, passes NBA legend amid historic stretch
Acuff made history for the second game in a row.
Doug Christie News / Lindy's Sports / October 31
Sacramento Kings 0-5 start turns up heat on Doug Christie
The Sacramento Kings are 0-5 after a 132-120 loss at New Orleans on Thursday night, even though rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 34 points with 14 assists.
Ben Simmons News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Ben Simmons determined to return 'better than I was before'
Ben Simmons hasn’t played in an NBA game since April 2025 and is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season while he recovers from an Achilles tear. But on the heels of a strong preseason in Sacramento this month, the 30-year-old remains determined to return to the league following his latest injury setback, he tells Marc J.
Doug Christie News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Kings' Doug Christie not yet on hot seat despite team's putrid start
The Kings’ poor start has led to speculation around the NBA that head coach Doug Christie might already be on the hot seat.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 30
Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. makes history, joins NBA royalty in 5th pro game
The Sacramento Kings may have found an absolute star in the form of No. 7 overall pick Darius Acuff Jr.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 29
Kings' Ben Simmons uses one word to describe himself amid Achilles recovery
Ben Simmons is opening the Sacramento Kings' season in a walking boot and on a knee scooter, and he still describes his game with complete confidence.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Julian Champagnie puts up historically hot first half in Spurs' win
Known for his durability, Champagnie opened the 2026-27 season after playing in all 82 regular-season games in back-to-back years.
Ben Simmons News / Yardbarker / October 18
Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback on pause after injury during Kings’ practice
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons was touted as a generational talent before he entered the league. His rare blend of size, athleticism, power, defense and passing ability made him one of the most tantalizing players in the NBA.
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