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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.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 1

The One Thing the Kings Need Most From Each Starter This Season

While the Sacramento Kings might not have had as crazy a 2026 offseason as some fans were expecting, their rotation will still look much different this season.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 1

Why the Kings Are Still in the Jonathan Kuminga Conversation

It’s been a while since the Sacramento Kings and Jonathan Kuminga were a joint headline. Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves to a two-year deal and looks poised to play a big role.

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.

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 29

One Stat That Could Spark a Domantas Sabonis Comeback

With so much turmoil surrounding the Sacramento Kings over the last few years, it's easy to forget that Domantas Sabonis is not only the team's best player but one of the best players in the entire NBA.

Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 29

One Skill Ben Simmons Could Immediately Help Mentor Darius Acuff In

In the quiet days of the offseason, the Sacramento Kings are making waves around the NBA world as they look at Ben Simmons as a late free agent addition.

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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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 28

Why the Kings Should Look to Sign Recent Rockets' Roster Casualty

It’s no secret the Sacramento Kings are looking at bringing a veteran ball handler who doubles as a mentor to Darius Acuff Jr. Names like Victor Oladipo,

Ben Simmons News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Sacramento Kings’ Potential Backcourt Rotation After Ben Simmons’ 'Fantastic' Workout Reports

According to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140, general manager Scott Perry watched Ben Simmons work out, and someone who was there later told Dave

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NBA 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.

Pelicans finally land longtime target Bennedict Mathurin

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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 / 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.

Sacramento Kings 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.

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

New Lakers owners might be 'dead set' on a Nikola Jokic trade

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Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Ex-Sacramento Kings Employee Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment

Every NBA locker room has behind-the-scenes athletic trainers who take care of their players but never get caught up in the limelight. But things have been different this week for those unseen employees from a particular team, the Sacramento Kings, which is facing a serious lawsuit from a former trainer.

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.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 13