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Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / June 23
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint
The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Kings pick Darius Acuff seventh overall
Long rumored to be the Kings‘ target, Arkansas guard Darius Acuff is indeed headed to Sacramento, having been selected by the team with the seventh overall pick.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 23
Instant Grade: Kings Draft Darius Acuff Jr. With No. 7 Pick
The Sacramento Kings went into the first night of the NBA Draft with picks Nos. 7, 34, and 45 at their disposal, and as things get underway, the future of the franchise is starting to take shape.
Darius Acuff drafted by Sacramento Kings: Analysis, contract details, more
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings selected him with the No. 7 overall pick.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 23
Best and Worst-Case NBA Draft Scenarios for the Kings
The 2026 NBA Draft is nearly here, and the Sacramento Kings are sitting in a position to help the future of their franchise. While falling to the seventh overall pick in the lottery was unfortunate, they should be able to walk out of draft night with a win.
Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23
Kings rumors: Ja Morant trade chances after potential Darius Acuff Jr. draft pick
The Sacramento Kings are just hours away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where they will have the number seven overall pick. Many anticipate that the Kings will select point guard Darius Acuff Jr.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Kings Expected To Waive And Stretch DeMar DeRozan
The Kings intend to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan and stretch his salary over the next three years if they can’t work out a trade, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 23
Kings NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Pick and Every Round
The Sacramento Kings are now just hours away from choosing their next franchise cornerstone with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and fans are eagerly waiting to find out what the franchise is planning.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 22
Kings Trade Rumor Roundup - Veterans on the Move Before the Draft?
The NBA Draft is just one day away as the Sacramento Kings hope to find their next franchise star with the seventh overall pick, but there are also rumors continuing to float around about the veterans on the team as Scott Perry continues to reshape the roster in his second offseason.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 22
Kings NBA Draft Rumors: What’s Real, What’s Smoke & What to Watch
The 2026 NBA Draft kicks off on Tuesday at 5 p.m. PT, and there has been plenty of noise about what the Sacramento Kings might have in store. Despite getting unlucky in the draft lottery by sliding two spots to pick No.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 22
Kings NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Final Picks for Every Round
It is officially the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft, and rumors have continued to swirl around the league as experts try to predict what will happen on June 23.
Ja Morant News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 21
Kings' Ja Morant Trade Rumors Should Quiet Down After NBA Draft
Since trading away De'Aaron Fox at the 2025 deadline, the Sacramento Kings have been openly searching for their next franchise point guard. After taking chances on veterans Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook, the Kings' search for their long-term answer continued, but they should finally find it this offseason.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 21
Biggest Mistake the Kings Must Avoid in 2026 NBA Draft
For over a month leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, the consensus belief around the league is that the Sacramento Kings have their eyes set on Darius Acuff Jr., the offensive-minded point guard out of Arkansas.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 20
Two Realistic Trade Scenarios for the Kings in 2026 NBA Draft
With just a few days until the 2026 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings seemingly have a good idea of who will be available to them with the seventh overall pick.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20
Kings’ best Darius Acuff Jr. backup plan if he’s not available in 2026 NBA Draft
The Sacramento Kings own the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft this offseason. Rumors suggest the organization loves the idea of using that pick on former Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr., as he has a ton of potential while fixing a backcourt need for the roster.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19
Are multiple top-10 teams prepared to pass on Kingston Flemings in NBA Draft?
Former Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings has been projected to be a top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft throughout most of the offseason. However, the latest buzz in the rumor mill suggests otherwise, as several teams in the top 10 may be looking elsewhere to address the backcourt.
Zach Lavine News / Total Pro Sports / June 19
Zach LaVine Is Expected to Make the Easiest $49 Million Decision of the Summer
Just in case Jalen Brunson has normalized leaving a huge sum on the table, not everybody is convinced by the idea of sacrifice, at least not Zach LaVine.
Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / June 10
Report: Hornets showing interest in Kings center Domantas Sabonis
Trade speculation surrounding Kings center Domantas Sabonis isn’t going away. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic (via Hoops Rumors’ Luke Adams), the Hornets and Kings have recently discussed Sabonis, though no deal appears imminent.
Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / June 6
Kings expected to shop Domantas Sabonis and other veterans this offseason
The Kings are heading for a reset, and Domantas Sabonis could be the centerpiece of it. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Sacramento is expected to explore trading veteran players this offseason to clear cap space.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 5
Four under-the-radar moments that sneakily built 2026 NBA Finals teams
Beyond blockbuster trades and draft lottery luck, there were a number of smaller events that set up these two teams for their big playoff runs.
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