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The Sacramento Kings started their 2025-26 season with a horrific 8-30 record, but have won their last four games to slightly climb up the bottom-of-the-barrel standings.

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Exploratory Bucks-Kings trade talks come to light

As the trade deadline approaches in less than a month, the rumors have been flying from left to right. There are two teams that seem to be in those rumors more often than not, and it’s the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 18

Kings' Four-Game Win Streak Could Do More Harm Than Good

The Sacramento Kings are finally winning games! Wait, is that a good thing? Just over a week ago, the Kings were sitting in last place in the Western Conference with a dreadful 8-30 record.

DeMar DeRozan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 18

Kings talked DeMar DeRozan trade with Clippers

The Sacramento Kings have been on a bit of a surprise run lately, winners over four straight games, including three against good teams in the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks.

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Domantas Sabonis News / Field Level Media / January 18

Bidding to reach .500, Blazers take aim at Domantas Sabonis, Kings

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to have a big obstacle standing in their way of reaching the .500 mark when they visit the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 17

Sabonis Speaks on Return From Injury, Strong Play Of Rookie Bigs

The Sacramento Kings are on a surprise 4-game winning streak and playing their best basketball of the season by far. And they also just got Domantas Sabonis back after an extended absence from his knee injury as they cruised to victory over the Washington Wizards.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 17

Russell Westbrook Shares Strong Advice for Kings Rookie Dylan Cardwell

The Sacramento Kings have now extended their winning streak to four games after beating the Washington Wizards on Friday night, and their young guys continue to shine.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 17

'I Thought He Got a Little Gassed' – Sacramento Kings Star Receives Honest Verdict From Coach in Return Vs. Washington Wizards

Domantas Sabonis made his much-awaited on-court return on Friday night, helping the Sacramento Kings register a 128-115 home victory against the Washington Wizards for their fourth consecutive win.

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / January 17

Domantas Sabonis returns to help Kings take down Wizards

Russell Westbrook made a season-best six 3-pointers and scored 26 points and Domantas Sabonis energized the Kings in his first appearance since Nov. 16 to help Sacramento produce a 128-115 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Friday night.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Air Jordan 10 ‘Sacramento Kings’ rumored for December 2026

With Nike and Air Jordan continuing to expand their retro collection throughout 2026, fans will be treated to newly developing release dates in the upcoming weeks.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 16

What Sabonis' Return Means For Kings' Young Frontcourt

Yesterday, the Sacramento Kings announced that Domantas Sabonis would be questionable for tonight’s game against the Washington Wizards. Sabonis hasn’t been officially upgraded to available, but the expectation is that he will be by game time.

DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Wire / January 16

Kings, Clippers discussed trade centered on DeMar DeRozan

The Kings and Clippers did some early trade-table poking, but timing appears to have changed the tone. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, the teams discussed a framework that would have sent Sacramento’s DeMar DeRozan and Keon Ellis to Los Angeles in exchange for Los Angeles forward John Collins and a minor salary add-on.

DeMar DeRozan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

DeMar DeRozan gets completely honest on Kings’ 3-game win streak

In a 112-101 win against the New York Knicks, DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings beat a playoff contending team for the third consecutive time. Kings coach Doug Christie called it grown man basketball after a 12-point win against the Knicks, which came on the heels of wins against the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Rumors / January 15

Domantas Sabonis (Knee) Could Return Friday For Kings

Three-time All-Star center Domantas Sabonis was a full participant during Thursday’s practice and the Kings are optimistic he could return as soon as Friday’s game against Washington, reports Sean Cunningham of KCRA News (Twitter video link).

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Kings’ Doug Christie giddy over ‘grown man basketball’ played in beatdown of Knicks

The Sacramento Kings stunned the New York Knicks 112-101, pulling off the biggest upset of the season. On a night that was supposed to be a Mike Brown revenge game, the Kings did the unthinkable.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / January 15

'There’s a Not a Selfish Bone In His Body' – Sacramento Kings Forward Gets Praise For 'Revenge Game' Against Former Team

Precious Achiuwa put up season highs in scoring and rebounds to help the Sacramento Kings secure a 112-101 home victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night for their third win in a row.

DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / January 15

DeMar DeRozan leading the Kings back from the dead

After a humiliating 137-103 loss to their Northern California rivals capped off a seven-game losing streak, the Sacramento Kings looked like the worst team in the NBA.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 14

NBA Notes: Kings, Malik Monk, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Hawks

After spending an extended stretch outside Doug Christie’s rotation, Malik Monk has resurfaced in a meaningful way for the Kings. Monk logged 26 and 32 minutes in back-to-back wins over Houston and the Lakers, scoring 15 and 26 points, respectively, as Sacramento pulled off a pair of unexpected upsets.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13

Russell Westbrook makes an admission about beating former teams

Russell Westbrook always plays the game at 100 miles per hour. He’s not the type who needs extra motivation to show up ready, but it surely does help him

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11

Dennis Schroder had 1-word response to his suspension

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder had a telling one-word response to the NBA’s decision to suspend him for going after Luka Doncic following a game three weeks ago.