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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.

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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.

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 / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 9

Way Too Early Predictions of Who Returns for Kings

There are still 17 games left for the Sacramento Kings, but with them fighting for the bottom spot in the standings, it's hard not to look ahead at next season and start imagining what the team may look like after Scott Perry's second offseason.

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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

Russell Westbrook News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 9

Former MVP Continues To Make History In Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings have endured a difficult season, but one of the most fascinating storylines has been the impact of former MVP Russell Westbrook. Even late in his career, the veteran guard continues to prove why he is one of the most unique players in NBA history.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 9

Could the Kings Trade Back in the NBA Draft? A Historical Overview

With 17 games left in the season, the Sacramento Kings are understandably looking toward the future. Teams can build rosters in a few ways - primarily

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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The '4,500-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 9

Kings Have Historic Performance in Win Over Bulls

It may have taken 65 tries, but it feels like the Sacramento Kings just had their best game of the season. It may have been a win over the 26-37 Chicago Bulls , but the Kings were doing all the small things and hitting their shots all night in the best effort we've seen in months.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 8

Three Point Guard Targets The Kings Should Consider

I’ve already written about what I believe is the Sacramento Kings’ biggest need in the offseason, which I’ll stand by. However, I’ll admit that there is a very close second, and that’s the point guard position.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

A Realistic Timeline for the Kings to Contend Again

The current reality for the Sacramento Kings is difficult to ignore. After a disastrous 2025–26 season, the team now sits at 14–50, the worst record in the NBA and at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 7

Kings head coach still hasn’t seen what Russell Westbrook said to reporters

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie’s take on veteran Russell Westbrook attacking the media after a loss may or may not surprise you, but either way, he’s taking his player’s side.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

Three Decisions That Will Define the Kings' Offseason

With the worst record in the league (14-50), the Sacramento Kings have a huge offseason coming up as they look for their next franchise player in the draft.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

Evaluating a Potential Contract Extension for Kings' De'Andre Hunter

With the Sacramento Kings wrapping up what may be the worst season in franchise history, it is time to look ahead to the summer (in fairness, fans probably started running Tankathon simulations in November after the 5-16 start).

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

The One Thing the Kings Must Fix Before Next Season

It’s a bit humorous to write about the “one thing” the Sacramento Kings need to fix when the team is 14-50. There are so many things this team needs to fix, including perimeter defense, point guard play, interior defense, and more.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6