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NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 2

How The Kings Benefit From Harsh Clippers Punishment

The big domino finally fell for the Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers investigation, with the league ruling that Los Angeles will lose five first-round picks to go along with their fines and suspensions.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 2

Evaluating the Kings' Biggest Roster Needs and One Free Agent to Fill Them

The Sacramento Kings have yet to complete their roster for the 2026-27 season. Since waiving DeMar DeRozan and Isaiah Stevens in July, the Kings still have not filled their open roster spots.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 2

Kings’ New Culture In Danger of Falling Apart Before It Begins

The Sacramento Kings are entering an interesting season where they are in the midst of a rebuild around seventh overall pick Darius Acuff Jr, but still have the veteran talents of Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and Malik Monk on the roster.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Kings Reportedly Want To Acquire Jalen Duren In Sign-And-Trade For Domantas Sabonis

Most of this year’s major free-agent storylines have been resolved at this stage in the offseason. Unfortunately, Jalen Duren remains in limbo, as his contract negotiations with the Detroit Pistons continue to prove unfruitful.

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Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

Video of Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul vacationing together will make fans smile

Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul are taking full advantage of their first offseason as retirees. The two future Hall of Famers were spotted vacationing together in Italy this week.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul together in epic photo of retired PGs

The NBA saw two of the greatest point guards of all-time head off into retirement this past year, first with Chris Paul and then Russell Westbrook. Both

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 1

Domantas Sabonis' Big Offseason Decision Casts Doubt on Kings Future

It is no secret that Domantas Sabonis’ time as a Sacramento King is coming close to ending. The former All-Star big man arrived in Sacramento at the 2021-22

Domantas Sabonis News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Domantas Sabonis Wants Out Of Sacramento As Kings Brace For Rough Season

The NBA trade market saw a lot of activity this summer, including some blockbuster deals that have changed the league’s hierarchy. In Sacramento, however, it’s been mostly quiet for the Sacramento Kings, save for the decision to waive veteran swingman DeMar DeRozan.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 31

The Surprise Player Who Could Change the Kings’ Future Ceiling

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with a lot of questions, but also a lot of excitement after drafting Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 31

The Kings' Three Biggest X-Factors Heading Into 2026-27 NBA Season

It is hard to gauge where the Sacramento Kings stand ahead of the 2026-27 season. They are clearly in a rebuild, but it feels like they have enough talent on the roster to stay somewhat competitive.

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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.

Malik Monk News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 30

Exploring Malik Monk's Curiously Quiet Offseason With Kings

As the offseason drags along through the quietest part of Summer, the Sacramento Kings roster and plans appear to be coming together. It's been a relatively quiet offseason from Scott Perry and the rest of the front office, with the main acquisitions coming from the draft, two-way contracts, and shoring up the end of the roster.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 30

Three Recently Cut NBA Players the Kings Should Take a Chance On

Teams around the NBA are sorting out their lineups for the 2026-27 season, as a handful of young players face the consequences of these roster cuts. The Sacramento Kings, on the other hand, are still waiting to fill out their roster for the new season.

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Ben Simmons News / Yardbarker / August 26

Ben Simmons and the Kings are a match made in hell

Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry observed a workout by Ben Simmons in Florida Tuesday, raising speculation that the Kings will sign the No. 1 pick from a decade ago. Both sides should walk away.

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Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Rumors / August 26

Ben Simmons, Gabe Vincent On Kings’ Radar

As the Kings continue to peruse the free agent market in search of a reserve point guard, two new potential targets have been linked to the team. According to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140 (Twitter link), former No.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / August 26

Ben Simmons To Kings Gains Momentum As GM Plans To Attend Workout

After sitting out the entire 2025-26 season, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons appears to be gearing up for his NBA comeback. The versatile point forward has garnered interest from teams around the league, including a training camp invite.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Kings reportedly take look at Ben Simmons amid NBA comeback

The Kings apparently aren’t finished shopping for veteran guards, and this one comes with a considerably bigger name. Sacramento general manager Scott Perry is in Florida to watch free agent Ben Simmons work out, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140.

Zach Lavine News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Zach LaVine talks championship hopes after summer of Kings trade questions

Zach LaVine is entering his 13th NBA season, and he knows exactly what’s missing from the résumé. That, ladies and gentlemen, would be winning. LaVine told Sam Yip of HoopsHype in an exclusive interview that after accomplishing plenty individually, he still hopes to experience a deep playoff run and perhaps eventually play for a championship team.

Darius Acuff News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Kings looking at veteran guards to assist Darius Acuff Jr.

The Kings appear ready to hand Darius Acuff Jr. the keys. They may just want an experienced passenger riding alongside him. Sacramento has been looking at veteran guards on the free-agent market as it prepares to make Acuff, the No.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

Former Kings Trainer Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

A former athletic trainer with the Kings has filed a lawsuit against both the Kings and the senior director of athletic health, Jaspreet Randhawa, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination, Michael Rothstein reports for ESPN.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer

The Denver Nuggets lost 23-year-old Peyton Watson this week. They're pivoting by replacing him with a 37-year-old. DeMar DeRozan plans to continue his Hall of Fame career by signing a one-year deal with the Nuggets.

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Kings To Host Veteran Workouts Starting Thursday

The Kings will be working out a group of veterans in the coming days, the Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reports (via Twitter). The workouts will begin on Thursday with 32-year-old point guard Cameron Payne.