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NBA Rumors: Kings, Keon Ellis, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Timberwolves

Keegan Murray isn’t going anywhere. His poison pill provision makes that clear, and league execs seem to have pivoted to another Kings name entirely. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the most-coveted player on Sacramento’s roster right now might actually be Keon Ellis.

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Kings Could Have Unexpected Trade Suitor For Zach LaVine

After reports that the Sacramento Kings are open for business and willing to trade almost everyone on the roster, rumors are continuing to fly around possible trades for the Kings' veterans.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 26

Kings Make Ja Morant Move Amid DeMar DeRozan Exit Rumors

The Sacramento Kings could be testing the trade market amid a lost season in which they might pivot into a new direction for the franchise. One of the names of interest, according to the latest reports, is disgruntled Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, whom the Kings have inquired about, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Kings rumors: Was Domantas Sabonis really getting fed up with role under Doug Christie before injury?

Perennial All-Star Domantas Sabonis’ injury hit the Sacramento Kings at the worst possible moment, and it reopened every conversation about his growing frustration with the Kings’ direction under Doug Christie.

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DeMar DeRozan News / Field Level Media / November 25

DeMar DeRozan guides Kings into NBA Cup tilt with Suns

DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings will try to build on a two-game win streak when they host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night for an NBA Cup group match.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 25

Kings GM Scott Perry Shares Strong Advice, But Is the Team Listening?

After wins against the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves, it appears that the Sacramento Kings have finally put together a stretch of competent basketball.

Rudy Gobert News / NBA Analysis Network / November 25

Rudy Gobert admits ‘great’ Sacramento Kings star takes them to a different level, after Timberwolves loss

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered an overtime loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The Sacramento Kings have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA and Domantas Sabonis has a partial tear of the meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be out at least a month.

Keegan Murray News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 25

Keegan Murray Opens Up About His New Offensive Mindset

The Sacramento Kings' season has gotten off to a rocky start, to say the least, but hopes are reemerging recently, thanks to the return of fourth-year wing Keegan Murray.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 25

Western Conference Rival Reportedly Eyeing Kings Star DeMar DeRozan

The Sacramento Kings have had a disastrous start to their 2025-26 campaign, as they hold a 5-13 record through their first 18 games. While two consecutive wins have given them some hope, there is still an expectation that the Kings will be busy sellers ahead of February's trade deadline.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Kings’ DeMar DeRozan nears LeBron James, Kobe Bryant clutch record in OT win vs. Timberwolves

Just last week, things looked unsalvageable for the horrid Sacramento Kings. Nothing in their roster made sense, and to make matters worse, their star man Domantas Sabonis was going to be out for the next few weeks with a partially torn meniscus.

Keegan Murray News / Hardwood Heroics / November 25

'He’s the Key to This Team' – Sacramento Kings’ Keegan Murray Draws Praise From Star Teammate in OT Win Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Keegan Murray did the honors of lighting the beam after the Sacramento Kings won 117-112 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, and star teammate DeMar DeRozan believes that Murray deserves it.

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DeMar DeRozan News / Field Level Media / November 25

DeMar DeRozan, Kings complete stunning rally, top Wolves in OT

DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and the Sacramento Kings recovered from a 10-point deficit late in regulation to post a 117-112 overtime victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

DeMar DeRozan News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Report: Clippers are eyeing a trade for six-time NBA All-Star

The Los Angeles Clippers may be trying to add another name to “The Unction.” Sacramento Kings veteran swingman DeMar DeRozan is drawing trade interest from the Clippers, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Monday.

Doug Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Is Doug Christie on hot seat? GM Scotty Perry sounds off on woeful start

There’s no other way to put it: the Sacramento Kings are struggling. Even though they recently upset the Denver Nuggets, they hold a 4-13 record. This is despite having Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / November 23

Sacramento Kings Ready To Blow It Up? Only 2 Players Safe Amid Trade Overhaul Rumors

The Sacramento Kings have had a terrible start to the regular season and have improved only to a 4-13 record after their most recent win against the Denver Nuggets.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Kings Rumors: Zach LaVine, Trae Young, DeMar DeRozan, Keon Ellis

The Kings are suddenly one of the league’s busiest teams behind the scenes, and the rumor mill is starting to reflect it. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports that Sacramento continues to canvas the market while sticking to the defense-first philosophy the new front office has put in place.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Kings open for business, with nearly everyone reportedly available

The Kings finally showed some life Saturday night, walking into Denver and handing the Nuggets just their second home loss of the season. Impressive, no doubt.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / November 23

Will Kings be sellers at trade deadline?

The Kings pulled off an impressive win in Denver on Saturday night, upsetting the Nuggets by a score of 128-123. However, even after handing the Nuggets just their second home loss of the season, Sacramento has a 4-13 record, having dropped its previous eight games by an average margin of 23.4 points.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23

Russell Westbrook has an incident with Nuggets mascot during game

Russell Westbrook and Rocky The Mascot have quickly gone from friends to enemies. The Sacramento Kings guard Westbrook had an incident with Rocky, the mascot of the Denver Nuggets, during Saturday’s game between the two teams.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 21

Kings hit rock bottom in blowout loss to Grizzlies

The 4-11 Memphis Grizzlies didn't have All-Stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Thursday night. That didn't stop them from sending the Sacramento Kings to their eighth straight loss with a 41-point blowout victory, 137-96.

Grizzlies set franchise assist record, Kings drop 8th straight in blowout

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Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / November 20

Kings star C Domantas Sabonis has torn meniscus, out at least 3-4 weeks

The skidding Sacramento Kings got more bad news on Thursday when MRI imaging revealed star center Domantas Sabonis has a partial meniscus tear in his left knee, the team announced.