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Russell Westbrook wants to stay in Kings, but there’s a catch

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook provided his thoughts on potentially remaining with the Sacramento Kings after the 2025-26 NBA season. Westbrook completed the 18th season of his career, his first with the Kings.

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Russell Westbrook Embraces Uncertainty After 18 Seasons, Drops Strong Stance Ahead of Free Agency

Russell Westbrook finished his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings. Although they did not make it to the playoffs this year, there is a positive chance that both parties could run it back for the 2026-27 season.

DeMar DeRozan News / Bleacher Report / April 13

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Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 13

Kings 2026 Salary Cap Tracker: How Much Room, Flexibility Do They Have This Offseason

The disappointing NBA season for the Sacramento Kings is finally over, which means the lottery-bound team and fanbase can now look ahead to an exciting and optimistic offseason , right?

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 13

3 Reasons Keeping Doug Christie Is The Right Move for Kings

The Sacramento Kings' long and arduous season finally came to an end last night with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. This season ends with the feeling of a lost year, having been defined by injuries and disappointment.

Russell Westbrook News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 13

Russell Westbrook Addresses Uncertain Future, Potential Kings Return

The Sacramento Kings wrapped up their 2025-26 season on Sunday, and on Monday, players and media gathered for exit interviews. Of course, after such a disappointing season, finishing with a 22-60 record, there are not many positives to talk about.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 13

3 Biggest Storylines Going Into the Kings Offseason

The Sacramento Kings enter this offseason facing a crucial stretch that could shape the franchise's direction for years to come. After another season filled with inconsistency and injuries, the organization is once again stuck trying to balance short-term competitiveness with long-term sustainability.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 13

3 Players Who Won't Be on Kings Roster Next Season

With a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, the Sacramento Kings' 2025-26 campaign has officially come to an end. Finishing with a 22-60 record was obviously not how they thought the season would play out, but now they get to move into the offseason and make some much-needed changes.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 13

Final Takeaways From Kings' Season Finale Loss to Trail Blazers

In years past, it has been a somber moment for fans, players, and staff when the clock hit zero on the Sacramento Kings' season. This season was a different story.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Doug Christie News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12

Kings make decision on HC Doug Christie

The Kings sit at 22-59 with one game to go in their season.

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / April 12

Mark Jones leaving ESPN, but will remain primary voice of Kings

Veteran broadcaster Mark Jones is stepping away from ESPN, but he isn’t going anywhere when it comes to the Kings. Jones told Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee that he plans to return next season as Sacramento’s primary television play-by-play voice on NBC Sports California.