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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Lakers’ Smith, Kings’ Hayes Have Team Options Declined
The Lakers have opted against exercising Nick Smith Jr.‘s team option for the 2026/27 season, and the Kings have likewise declined Killian Hayes‘ ’26/27 option, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter links).
Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Kings rumors: Sacramento wants to ‘change the narrative’ with Jalen Duren sign-and-trade
This offseason has been a crazy ride to follow. Between the surprising trades, the drama between players and teams, and all of the anticipated movement this offseason, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Killian Hayes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Kings end Killian Hayes reunion by declining team option
The Sacramento Kings created another opening on their roster Monday by declining Killian Hayes’ team option and sending the former Detroit Pistons lottery pick into unrestricted free agency.
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Are Pistons, Kings nearing sign-and-trade to swap All-Star centers Jalen Duren, Domantas Sabonis?
The craziness that has been the 2026 NBA offseason just continues to stay crazy on a daily basis.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Kings rumors: Jonathan Kuminga expected to draw ‘strong interest’ from Sacramento
The Atlanta Hawks decided to decline the team option for forward Jonathan Kuminga, effectively making him an unrestricted free agent. With the free agency window opening on Tuesday, rumors suggest that the Sacramento Kings are interested in potentially bringing Kuminga on board.
Zach Lavine News / Ball Exclusives / June 29
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine opts into massive player option
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has opted into his $49 million player option according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This will be the final year of his original five-year $215 million extension he signed with the Chicago Bulls prior to being traded to the Kings.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Devin Carter News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Kings To Trade Devin Carter, Second-Round Pick To Hawks
The Kings and Hawks have agreed to a trade that will send guard Devin Carter to Atlanta along with a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Why Darius Acuff Jr. wanted to play for Doug Christie, Kings all along
The Sacramento Kings used the No. 7 overall pick of th 2026 NBA Draft on Darius Acuff Jr. He is expected to step right into a starting role with the potential of becoming the franchise player.
The 'Active NBA 10K point-scorers' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with 10,000 or more career points can you name in six minutes?
Zach Lavine News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Zach LaVine To Exercise $49MM Player Option
Kings guard Zach LaVine will pick up his $49MM player option for the 2026/27 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).
Keegan Murray News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 28
Why a Reduced Role and Expectations Is Best for Kings, Keegan Murray
The Sacramento Kings and Scott Perry still have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, but things are starting to take shape as the second year General Manager continues to reshape the roster one piece at a time.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 28
How Darius Acuff Jr. Fits With Domantas Sabonis, and Why Kings Should Keep Him
Now that the dust has settled from the 2026 NBA draft, and the Sacramento Kings got their man in Darius Acuff Jr., we can start to look toward the regular season.
Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 27
Kings Top Offseason Priorities After the Darius Acuff Jr. Pick
The Sacramento Kings made a statement in the 2026 NBA Draft by selecting Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick, committing to the Arkansas Razorbacks product as their next franchise point guard.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27
Kings’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Darius Acuff Jr. amid Domantas Sabonis rumors
The Sacramento Kings may be approaching a true pivot point. Drafting Darius Acuff Jr. gives the franchise another young guard to develop, but the larger question still hangs over the roster: what happens if Domantas Sabonis is eventually moved?
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 27
One Kings Veteran on the Chopping Block After Emanuel Sharp Pick
The Sacramento Kings had a promising first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick and trading up to acquire Alex Karaban at pick 29.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28
Another team seems to have shut the door on Ja Morant
The Grizzlies have been shopping Morant for a while now, but to no avail.
Darius Acuff News / The Lead / June 25
Darius Acuff Jr. Brings Needed Optimism to Sacramento Kings’ Future
During the 2026 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings held the seventh overall pick. When the time came to make their selection, the Kings had their guy: Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr.
Skip Bayless News / AirJordanChronicles / June 24
'Now there’s a reason to watch SAC': Skip Bayless Offers Blunt Assessment of the Kings’ 2026 Draft Pick
The Sacramento Kings needed a spark after a frustrating season. With the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the front office made a bold move by selecting Darius Acuff.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint
The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.
Darius Acuff drafted by Sacramento Kings: Analysis, contract details, more
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings selected him with the No. 7 overall pick.
Zach Lavine News / Total Pro Sports / June 19
Zach LaVine Is Expected to Make the Easiest $49 Million Decision of the Summer
Just in case Jalen Brunson has normalized leaving a huge sum on the table, not everybody is convinced by the idea of sacrifice, at least not Zach LaVine.
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