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Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 18

Kings' Plan for Darius Acuff Jr. Has Been Made Clear This Offseason

The Sacramento Kings took a swing on Arkansas Razorbacks product Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and they obviously have big plans for the talented point guard.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / August 18

Bill Simmons Ranks Russell Westbrook Only 10th Among The Best Guards Of The Last 20 Years

Russell Westbrook, who retired recently, was one of the most explosive guards in NBA history, arguably the most explosive ever, but Bill Simmons still believes there are nine guards in the last 20 years who had better peaks.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 18

Where Kings Stars Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis Rank in NBA 2K27 Ratings

While NBA 2K ratings do not always seem like the most accurate way to determine how good a player is, it has become a noteworthy system. Every summer and throughout the season, player ratings are updated, and it is always intriguing to see how the rating-makers value different players heading into the new season.

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In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Tyrese Haliburton News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 17

Latest Haliburton Story Is Perfect Reminder For Kings New Front Office

The Sacramento Kings are entering the exciting stages of their rebuild with the addition of Darius Acuff Jr , but that doesn't mean that reminders of what could have been won't continue to pop up from time to time, especially with Tyrese Haliburton making his return to the court after missing last 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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 17

Why the Kings' Final Roster Addition Is Not as Important as It Seems

NBA training camp starts in about six weeks, and most teams across the league have their roster already figured out for the 2026-27 season. While the Sacramento Kings are not technically in that group, they might as well be.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 17

Russell Westbrook’s Real Reasons For Rejecting Kings And Wizards Revealed

Future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook chose to walk away from the game of basketball on Wednesday, despite interest in his services. The Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards wanted Westbrook, but he rejected them and chose to retire on his own terms.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 17

Wizards linked again to DeMar DeRozan after Russell Westbrook stiff-arm

The Washington Wizards are looking to compete this season, which means that the days of them being near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings should be over.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Rumors / August 17

Russell Westbrook Declined Two-Year Offer From Wizards Before Retiring

When Russell Westbrook announced his retirement last week, it wasn’t because nobody wanted to sign him for the upcoming season, Marc Stein of the Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column (subscriber link).

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Report: Russell Westbrook ‘balked’ at 1 team’s multi-year offer before choosing to retire

Russell Westbrook apparently chose to retire rather than take a smaller role with the Washington Wizards. Westbrook rocked the basketball world on Wednesday when he announced his retirement from the NBA.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

NBA trade idea sends Jonathan Kuminga to Kings, Domantas Sabonis to Blazers

Jonathan Kuminga is still looking for a home, so naturally, we have reached the let’s trade half the Western Conference portion of the offseason. Jackson Caudell and Rohan Raman of Hawks On SI cooked up a three-team sign-and-trade proposal involving the Hawks, Kings and Trail Blazers.

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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 16

The Most Important Kings Player in 2026-27 Might Surprise You

The Sacramento Kings have wildly low expectations for the 2026-27 season, with many projecting them to be the league's worst team, but some fans have higher hopes.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 16

Russell Westbrook vs. Chris Paul: Who Had The Better NBA Career? (Full Breakdown)

Russell Westbrook officially called time on his NBA career this week, closing the last chapter on an 18-season journey that was both spectacular and constantly debated.

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Malik Monk News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 16

Everything to Know About Malik Monk's Potential Contract Extension

As the offseason rolls along, the Sacramento Kings have a few veterans who are extension eligible. In addition to center Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk is also eligible to extend right now.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 15

Projecting the Kings' Starting Lineup and Full Rotation for 2026-27 Season

The Sacramento Kings' roster for the 2026-27 season is nearly complete, with just one more signing left to get to the NBA-mandated minimum of 14 players under standard contracts.

Darius Acuff News / NBA Draft on SI / August 15

NBA Rookie Preview: Two Statistical Goals for Darius Acuff Jr.

With August now well underway, the NBA off-season continues to quietly move along quickly. The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in June, the draft came and went ten days later, and the entirety of Summer League has already run its course.

Russell Westbrook News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 15

Kings' Top Free Agent Targets After Russell Westbrook's Retirement

As the Sacramento Kings searched for a veteran guard to fill their 14th roster spot, things were trending toward a Russell Westbrook reunion. However, the future Hall of Fame point guard announced his retirement this week, and now the Kings will have to look elsewhere to fill that void.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 15

Is Russell Westbrook Joining Ice Cube’s BIG3 After NBA Retirement? Here’s What to Know

Russell Westbroom was closed the book on his NBA career, but basketball may not be finished with him yet. The 37-year-old former MVP still has the athleticism, competitive fire and fan following to make another league tempting.

NBA News / HITC / August 15

‘Living month to month’- Former NBA star reveals biggest ‘politician’ regret from his career

In a recent podcast appearance, former Sacramento Kings player Willie Cauley-Stein opened up on what he regrets most from his time in the NBA. Willie Cauley-Stein lived the dream for seven years, playing for multiple NBA teams.

Russell Westbrook News / EssentiallySports / August 15

'You Didn’t Look at Him the Same': Gilbert Arenas Reveals How Russell Westbrook’s Legacy Was Tarnished

The reactions to Russell Westbrook’s retirement are following a recurring theme. The NBA world is mostly up in arms defending his unfair legacy. Even former

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 14

Kings Among NBA's Most Undesirable Teams in 2026-27 Schedule Release

The Sacramento Kings' 2026-27 schedule has been fully released. There are a few things that Kings fans can look forward to, like Darius Acuff Jr.'s debut, De'Aaron Fox and Mike Brown's return to Sacramento, and even DeMar DeRozan's return once he signs with his next team.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / August 14

Russell Westbrook Retires After 18 Seasons: Career Stats, Records and Legacy

Russell Westbrook has retired from the NBA after 18 seasons, ending one of the most explosive, productive and debated careers in modern basketball. The 37-year-old announced his retirement on August 12, 2026, through social media rather than a traditional press conference.