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Sacramento Kings News / Trade Talk Sports / August 12
Russell Westbrook is Retiring from the NBA
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons. Westbrook’s resume reads like a Hall of Famer, proving he was among the most gifted and athletic players of his generation.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces retirement after 18 seasons
That’s it for Russell Westbrook. One of the most explosive, relentless and downright unique players the NBA has ever seen announced Wednesday that he’s retiring after 18 seasons.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
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?
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 / Hoops Rumors / August 12
Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement
Russell Westbrook has posted a video on his social media accounts (Twitter and Instagram) announcing that he intends to retire as a player. The clip, narrated by Michael B.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 12
Stephen A. Smith Warns WNBA Could Face Legal Trouble Over Enes Kanter Freedom And Royce White Draft Stunt
The WNBA has spent the past week fielding one of the strangest challenges in its history, and it didn’t come from a rival league or a labor dispute. It came from two former NBA players who say they found a loophole in the league’s own rulebook.
Russell Westbrook News / HITC / August 12
Is Russell Westbrook considering a move to Israel? Fact-checking viral NBA rumour
A rumour that Russell Westbrook might be in advanced talks with an Israeli basketball club took social media by storm. It’s time to check if there is any truth to this.
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 11
Biggest Flaw in the Kings Roster They Can't Afford to Ignore
The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with a roster that is part rebuild and part veterans who are on deals inching to an end. That leaves them with a mismatch of players from a position standpoint that will make the upcoming season interesting, to say the least.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 11
Kings Will Reportedly Open 2026-27 Season vs. Two Division Rivals
While the full NBA schedule will be released on Thursday, bits and pieces are starting to trickle out. The NBA has already announced the opening night and Christmas slates, and, unsurprisingly, the Sacramento Kings were not included in either of those marquee dates.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 11
Three Kings Veterans Who Could Be Traded This Season
While the Sacramento Kings failed to make a major trade this offseason, the 2026-27 season could have something different in store. Granted, the Kings still made some notable moves, such as waiving DeMar DeRozan and trading former lottery pick Devin Carter, but nothing as substantial as many fans were expecting.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup
Why mutual interest hasn't yet led to a deal for DeRozan.
Sacramento Kings News / HITC / August 11
Former NBA star claims Sacramento Kings made $80 million assurances, then didn’t play him enough
Willie Cauley-Stein’s latest story suggests that the Sacramento Kings held him back from potentially achieving what he could have. During the 2015 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings selected Willie Cauley-Stein with the No.
Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 10
The Stat That Will Make or Break Doug Christie's System
The Sacramento Kings are coming into the 2026-27 season with an odd mix of goals and expectations. More wins than last year's 22 would be nice, but realistically, it would be surprising for them to jump up a substantial amount in the win column.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 10
Why the Kings Could Be a Landing Spot for Ben Simmons
In each of the past two seasons, the Sacramento Kings have housed a former lottery pick whose NBA career did not pan out as expected. In the 2024-25 season, it was Markelle Fultz, and in 2025-26, it was Killian Hayes.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 10
Three Kings Players Who Need to Have Breakout Seasons in 2026-27
The Sacramento Kings have extremely low expectations this season, with many anticipating them to be the worst team in the NBA. However, the Kings know this as well, as they commit to a rebuild around their new-look young core.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 10
The Kings' Biggest Question Mark Heading Into 2026-27 Season
As the offseason inches to an end, things are taking shape for the Sacramento Kings. Scott Perry may not have been able to offload veterans Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, but they waived DeMar DeRozan and drafted the trio of Darius Acuff Jr, Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp to rebuild the roster for the future.
NBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / August 9
Robin Lopez puts Enes Kanter, Royce White in dirt with savage ethers of WNBA stunt
UPDATE 12:23 pm ET: Lopez has since responded to White on X, writing, “Yes we get it you love slapping people with women’s names.” Robin Lopez is not with Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA Draft.
Royce White News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Royce White Declares For WNBA Draft; Becomes Second Ex-NBA Player To Make Shocking Announcement
The WNBA’s liberal eligibility rules have become the subject of public scrutiny recently. Former NBA player Royce White has joined Enes Kanter Freedom to become the second NBA player to declare for the WNBA Draft in the last 48 hours.
Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 5
Lakers facing another competitor for Jonathan Kuminga
Could the Lakers have more competition in trying to land Kuminga?
Sacramento Kings News / TWSN / August 5
Victor Oladipo is the Best Offseason Addition the Sacramento Kings Can Make
Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season taking place, one team that still has immense work to do if they even want to be competitive this season is the Sacramento Kings.
Maxime Raynaud News / The Lead / August 4
How Does Maxime Raynaud’s Shooting Impact the Kings?
Maxime Raynaud earned a spot on last year’s NBA All-Rookie Second Team primarily for his play around the rim. The Kings, however, believe the 7-foot-1 center is capable of much more.
Zach Lavine News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Zach LaVine reportedly pulled a cold move on the Kings
Zach LaVine is taking securing the bag to a whole new level. The Sacramento Kings guard LaVine pulled a cold move on the team this offseason, Kings reporter James Ham revealed this week.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 3
Lakers may have a Plan B for Jonathan Kuminga
The Lakers may have no choice but to pursue someone else before free agency and the trade market dries out even more.
Zach Lavine News / Hoops Rumors / August 2
Kings’ Zach LaVine Facing Uncertain Role After Exercising Option
The Kings haven’t made any promises to Zach LaVine regarding his role with the team after the two-time All-Star shooting guard exercised his $49MM player option for 2026/27, according to James Ham, who covers Sacramento for ESPN 1320, TheKingsBeat.com, and Locked On Kings.
DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / July 30
Baffling suitor emerges for DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan's free agency has stretched into late July after the Sacramento Kings waived him earlier in the month.
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