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Breaking Down the Good and the Bad of Devin Carter’s Return to Kings' Rotation

As the Sacramento Kings season has sunken further and further into development mode, Doug Christie continues to lean into younger lineups as the veterans take a backseat on the bench.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 16

Three Kings to Watch for After NBA All-Star Break

The Sacramento Kings are sitting in last place in the Western Conference with a 12-44 record at the NBA All-Star break. Most fans are simply ready for this disastrous season to be over, but with 26 games left to play, there are still some things to watch for as the offseason approaches.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 16

NBA's Potential Tanking Solution Could Destroy the Kings

At the NBA All-Star break, the Sacramento Kings have the worst record in the league at 12-44, sitting firmly in the draft lottery driver's seat. At this point, there is only one thing that could seemingly fix this Kings franchise, and it is to land a top pick in this loaded 2026 NBA Draft.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 14

Sacramento Kings Have Three Potential Buyout Candidates

The Sacramento Kings had an underwhelming trade deadline, where they ultimately held onto many of their veterans that were expected to get moved. Aging

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Zach Lavine News / Field Level Media / February 14

Kings' Zach LaVine set for season-ending hand surgery

The Sacramento Kings, leading a tight race to finish with the worst record in the NBA, reportedly will be without their leading scorer for the rest of the season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 13

Kings Veteran Ranked No. 1 on NBA Buyout Market

The Sacramento Kings are on a fast track to a high lottery pick, sitting at 12-44 and last in the league at the All-Star break. And unlike the teams around them in the standings, their roster is still filled with future hall of famers, including DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook.

Zach Lavine News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Has Zach LaVine Played His Final Game For Sacramento Kings?

It’s been four years since Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine was last named an All-Star. For a 30-year-old player, that would seem to mark the end of a prime that saw him matching records set by league legend Michael Jordan.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13

Sacramento Kings lose Zach LaVine to season-ending injury

The league-worst Sacramento Kings won’t look any better coming out of the midseason hiatus, based on the latest news on Zach LaVine.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Zach Lavine News / Hoops Rumors / February 13

Zach LaVine To Undergo Season-Ending Hand Surgery

Zach LaVine will undergo surgery on his right hand after the All-Star break and is expected to be sidelined for the rest of the Kings‘ season, reports league insider Chris Haynes.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 13

Is It Fair to Judge Doug Christie Based on Kings Season?

The question of whether it’s fair to judge Doug Christie solely on this season’s results with the Sacramento Kings is complicated and deserves some nuance.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 13

Will the Kings Be Impacted by the NBA's Crackdown on Tanking?

On Thursday, the NBA announced that it was fining the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for "the management of their rosters for recent games." Of course, in other words, they were fined for tanking.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 13

Three Big Questions for the Kings Heading Into NBA All-Star Break

The Sacramento Kings are heading into the NBA All-Star break with a 12-44 record, as they have lost their last 14 games to tie a franchise record for the longest losing streak.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Former NBA Player Advises Russell Westbrook to Demand a Release From Kings

One of the greatest point guards in NBA history just took to a stage that looked nothing like he expected. Nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook is navigating a season in Sacramento that has seen the team fall to the very bottom of the Western Conference standings.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 12

Eye-Opening Kings Numbers Highlights Must-Do Offseason Task

The Sacramento Kings season hasn't gone as expected, as they sit at 12-44 and last in the league on the eve of the All-Star festivities. They weren't expected to do much this season, but few saw them as the worst team in the league.

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 12

Regrading the Kings-Spurs-Bulls Trade for De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine

When the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls completed their three-team blockbuster centered on De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine in February 2025, Sacramento framed it as a decisive, win-now move.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 12

Kings Urged to Make Big DeMar DeRozan Decision

The Sacramento Kings are now 12-44 on the season heading into the All-Star break, and after making just one move at the trade deadline, there is not much hope surrounding the organization.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Injury After 13th Straight Loss

Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings took another loss on Monday. They suffered a 120-94 blowout defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans on the road, marking Sacramento’s 13th straight loss.

DeMar DeRozan News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Camera Catches DeMar DeRozan’s Frustration During Kings’ 13th Straight Loss

DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings couldn’t get it done at the Smoothie King Center on Monday, falling to the New Orleans Pelicans 120-94. With the loss, the Kings reached a historic low.

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Watch: DeMar DeRozan reaches boiling point in wild scene during timeout

It’s gotten so bad for the Sacramento Kings that veteran forward DeMar DeRozan took out his frustration on a water bottle on Monday. During a break in

Domantas Sabonis News / Total Pro Sports / February 10

Three Potential Landing Spots Emerge for Sacramento Kings’ Double-Double Star

The February 5 trade deadline passed, and star big man Domantas Sabonis remains a member of the Sacramento Kings. While his name was constantly mentioned in trade talks, the Kings shifted their stance about trading Sabonis leading up to the deadline.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / February 9

Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone

Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.

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