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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.

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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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 11

Why the Kings Winning Games Isn't the Worst Thing

The Sacramento Kings had an impressive comeback win last night over the Indiana Pacers that brought up some mixed emotions. On one hand, them getting the epic win in front of their home crowd was much needed, but at the same time, it put them behind the Pacers in the draft lottery standings.

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.

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

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point games in one NBA postseason' quiz

The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

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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.

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

Devin Carter News / Field Level Media / March 11

Devin Carter, Kings hand Pacers 10th consecutive loss

Devin Carter scored 22 of his career-high 24 points in the fourth quarter as the Sacramento Kings beat Indiana 114-109 on Tuesday, sending the visiting Pacers to their 10th straight loss.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 11

Kings' Epic Comeback Against Pacers Sparks Mixed Emotions

The highly anticipated tankathon battle between the 15-50 Sacramento Kings and 15-49 Indiana Pacers did not disappoint. Or did it? That's the hard part about the huge comeback win for the Kings, as they took down the Pacers 114-109.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 10

9 Players Ruled Out for Kings vs. Pacers Game

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a big home win against the Chicago Bulls, notching their 15th victory of the season to move to 15-50 overall. While the Kings are still holding onto the NBA's worst record and the top spot in the draft lottery, there is just half a game separating them from the 15-49 Indiana Pacers.

Malik Monk News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 10

Why Malik Monk Is Still One of the Best Sixth Men in the NBA

Even during a difficult season for the Sacramento Kings, Malik Monk continues to prove why he remains one of the most impactful sixth men in the NBA. Sacramento’s

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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 10

Maxime Raynaud Explains Why Russell Westbrook Is Vital to the Kings

With the NBA's worst record at 15-50, the Sacramento Kings have an unusual mix of veterans. Each of the Kings' top four scorers on the season is 29 or older, including 36-year-old DeMar DeRozan and 37-year-old Russell Westbrook.

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.

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

The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Russell Westbrook Move Emerges After Former Coach Billy Donovan’s Father’s Death

A prompt text message can show an amity that is superior to the play on the court. Russell Westbrook, the Sacramento Kings guard, proved this when he reached out to Head Coach Billy Donovan following a tragedy.

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

Sacramento Kings 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).

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 27