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The Good and Bad From Darius Acuff Jr.'s First Two Games With Kings

The Sacramento Kings are now two games into their 2026 preseason, with two losses to the Los Angeles Lakers to show for it. They have been shorthanded in both outings, missing key defenders like Keegan Murray and Ben Simmons, with backup guard Malik Monk also sidelined.

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Kings Owner Vivek Ranadivé Reportedly Turned Team Dinner Into A Roast Of Players, Coaches, And Executives

As a franchise, the Sacramento Kings have been competitive in short bursts. After their lone NBA title (as the Rochester Royals) in the 1950s, the only times the Kings have been competitive are during the early 2000s and, more recently, in the 2020s.

Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 8

Is Ben Simmons Playing in Kings vs. Lakers? When to Expect His Preseason Debut

Ahead of the Sacramento Kings' matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, we got a better idea of when to expect Ben Simmons' preseason debut. Unfortunately, the Kings might have to wait a bit longer for it.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 8

Kings' Biggest Position Battle Is Still Unsolved Before Lakers Game

Despite their expected effort to do so, the Sacramento Kings were unable to trade away Domantas Sabonis this offseason. The three-time All-Star is staying

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Five Storylines to Monitor in Kings' Preseason Rematch vs. Lakers

Fans and the Sacramento Kings organization likely all felt some relief that it is only preseason, because there weren’t many positives to take away from their opening night loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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How Alex Karaban Will Force His Way Into Kings' Rotation

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 NBA season in a precarious position. They are a rebuilding team with a mix of young players and veterans, with little to no expectations around the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 7

Christie Responds After Kings 3-Point Disaster Against Lakers

In the Sacramento Kings’ first preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers, all eyes were on rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Acuff Jr. did about as well as anyone could expect in his debut, though the team as a whole looked completely outmatched.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 7

One of Kings' Most Important Players Isn't Being Talked About Enough

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 NBA season with all eyes on seventh overall pick Darius Acuff Jr., and rightfully so, as the rookie already impressed in his preseason debut for the Kings en route to 19 points and four assists.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 7

One Riser and One Faller From Kings' Preseason Opener vs. Lakers

The Sacramento Kings might have suffered a crushing 24-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their preseason opener, but we can look past the result.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 6

Acuff and Sabonis Have Potential To Be Kings' Best Offensive Duo In Years

The Sacramento Kings preseason didn't kick off like anyone hoped, as they fell big to the Los Angeles Lakers 127-103, but that doesn't mean there were no positive takeaways from the blowout loss.

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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.

Doug Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Doug Christie pinpoints how Kings can improve defensively in 2026

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie wants to see improvement on the defensive end of the floor. After the Kings signed Ben Simmons for a comeback season in the NBA, perhaps he’ll become an anchor for Sacramento’s identity.

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Ben Simmons News / Fadeaway World / October 6

NBA Insider Says Ben Simmons Had An 'Outstanding' Training Camp; Could Start For Kings Within A Month

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons looked like a shadow of his former self in his last few years in the NBA, but if Andscape’s Marc J. Spears is to be believed, he might be making a strong comeback.

Darius Acuff News / TWSN / October 6

The Sacramento Kings Should Give Darius Acuff Jr. the Keys to Their Future

The Sacramento Kings just played their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. While they lost 127-103, they got to see glimpses of hope from rookie Darius Acuff Jr.

Ben Simmons News / HITC / October 6

‘Like he did in Philly’ – NBA insider says Ben Simmons set to complete ‘tremendous’ Kings comeback

Ben Simmons is hoping to make an NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings, and early reports suggest his return could be successful. Simmons signed a one-year minimum contract with the Kings this offseason, marking his return to the NBA after an entire season out of the league.

Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. identifies Sacramento’s issue after getting blown out by Lakers

Kings coach Doug Christie’s team squared off against a game Lakers squad in the preseason opener that had Luka Doncic torching the nets from the opening stanza and rookie Darius Acuff Jr.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 6

Three Takeaways From Kings Preseason Debut, Big Loss to Lakers

Well, it wasn't perfect, and the Sacramento Kings certainly have a long way to go as they continue their rebuild, but it was NBA basketball! The Kings fell big to the Los Angeles Lakers 127-103, but we got our first glimpse at the new rotations and, more importantly, Darius Acuff Jr.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Sacramento Kings Suddenly Terminate Contracts of 2 Players

The Sacramento Kings have waived camp invitees Sean East II and Viktor Lakhin, trimming the roster as training camp narrows toward the regular season, via the NBA transaction log.

Ben Simmons News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Insider Reveals When Will Ben Simmons Make His Kings Debut

Ben Simmons is getting closer to returning to NBA action. However, the Sacramento Kings do not want to rush him. The former three-time All-Star has stayed away from the NBA for the entire 2025-26 season.

Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

Kings’ Domantas Sabonis shuts down ‘made up’ trade rumors

Despite all of the trade rumors surrounding Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis, he’s committed to sticking around as the team rebuilds. After one Kings insider was forced to refute a trade centered on Sabonis and the Charlotte Hornets, the veteran forward set the record straight ahead of the 2026-27 season.