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On YouTubeSacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 23
Why the Kings' Worst-Case Draft Scenario Is Still Positive
With the Sacramento Kings losing the tiebreaker to the Utah Jazz, they officially hold the fifth spot in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery. This gives them an 11.5% chance to land the first-overall pick and a 45.2% chance to secure a top-four pick, but on the flip side, they have a slim 0.6% chance of falling to ninth.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 23
Perfect Offseason Blueprint for the Sacramento Kings' Roster
The Sacramento Kings' 2026 offseason is underway, and after a 22-60 season, they might need a roster overhaul. Granted, they were dealing with an injury plague during their 60-loss campaign, but even if healthy, there is no guarantee the results would have been much better.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 22
2026 NBA Mock Draft: Kings Land Franchise PG Despite Lottery Slide
With the May 10 NBA Draft lottery creeping up, we can start to get an idea of where the Sacramento Kings and other bottom-feeders will be picking this summer.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 21
Ranking the Most Disappointing Kings Players This Season
The Sacramento Kings entered the 2025–26 season with hopes of stabilizing after a chaotic year, but instead found themselves near the bottom of the Western Conference and out of playoff contention.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 20
What Happens Next if the Kings Trade Domantas Sabonis
The Sacramento Kings were expected to have a very busy 2026 trade deadline, but after only parting with Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and Dario Saric, many fans were left disappointed.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 20
Kings' Draft Lottery Odds Become Official After Tiebreaker
In an offseason that will be defined by ping pong balls and an all-important draft day selection, the Sacramento Kings received unfortunate news leading up to the NBA draft lottery, as they lost the tiebreaker and dropped to the fifth spot in the standings.
Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 20
Kings Have Clear Priority in Rebuilding Roster, GM Scott Perry Admits
Despite having one of the oldest rosters in the NBA, the Sacramento Kings finished the 2025-26 season tied for last place in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 20
3 Most Important Stats That Need to Change for Kings 2026-27 Season
The Sacramento Kings have no shortage of stats that will need to improve next season if they hope to work their way back into the postseason picture. They finished last season with the 28th-worst defense, 26th-ranked offense, and the third-worst net rating in the league.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 20
Should Kings Consider Trading Down in 2026 NBA Draft?
I caught a post from NoCeilings ’ Tyler Rucker the other day with a unique proposal for the Sacramento Kings. He posed the question of the Chicago Bulls leveraging the pick that will be conveyed to them from the Portland Trail Blazers and their own lottery pick for the Kings’ pick (number five in this scenario).
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 19
Most Glaring Roster Hole Kings Must Fill This Offseason
The Sacramento Kings head into the offseason with a clear and pressing need that could define the franchise's direction for years to come. While the roster has shown flashes of promise and competitiveness, the lack of a long-term answer at point guard remains the most glaring hole.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 19
Sacramento Kings NBA Draft Big Board: Top Nine Targets
Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie recently spoke about the importance of fit over talent when building a team, and he has a point. The only case where fit doesn’t necessarily supersede talent is when teams are drafting a player to be their focal point.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 19
Kings Trade Chips Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
The Sacramento Kings are heading into a pivotal 2026 offseason, and arguably their most important in recent memory. Not only will the 2026 NBA Draft alter the future of the franchise, but general manager Scott Perry is expected to be busy on the trade market as well.
NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 18
Kings Reportedly Discussed Trade for Miami Heat All-Star
The Sacramento Kings might have finished their 2025-26 campaign in last place in the Western Conference with 60 losses, but as the NBA playoffs tip off on Saturday, they are in the exact same position as 13 other teams in the league: sitting at home on their couch.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 18
11 Former Sacramento Kings Players to Watch in NBA Playoffs
Sitting tied for last place in the Western Conference, the Sacramento Kings ended their 2025-26 campaign with a 22-60 record. This was the fourth-worst winning percentage in a season in franchise history.
Nique Clifford News / The Lead / April 16
Nique Clifford Is Making a Bigger Impact Than You Would Think for Kings
Nique Clifford’s impact does not immediately show up in the standings, but his advanced numbers make it difficult to ignore. When Clifford is on the floor, the Sacramento Kings are significantly more competitive.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / April 16
Kings open to bringing back Russell Westbrook
Bringing back Russell Westbrook is on the table in Sacramento, and it sounds like the interest goes both ways. “Russell’s always welcome with me,” Kings GM Scott Perry said, per Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Bay Area.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / April 16
Kings’ Doug Christie earns support as another big offseason awaits
Kings coach Doug Christie is sticking around, and player development played a big role in that decision, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / April 14
Kings’ TV play-by-play man Kyle Draper says contract won’t be renewed
Kings play-by-play man Kyle Draper won’t be returning for a seventh season, he announced on social media. That news came quickly, just two days after the regular season ended.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / April 14
Sacramento Kings stuck with costly roster and no clear path forward for the offseason
The Sacramento Kings built a roster that does not align with any competitive timeline, and the result is a team that cannot realistically improve without a full reset.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 14
The 2025-26 Bob Sura All-Stars
Let’s take a look at the 4th annual Bob Sura All Stars.
Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / April 14
Russell Westbrook Hints at Key Factor in Next Team Decision Over Ring Chase
Year after year, talks revolve around legacy. NBA players are inclined to choose winning over comfort. But for Russell Westbrook, the system almost ostracised him before the Sacramento Kings stepped in.
Doug Christie News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12
Kings make decision on HC Doug Christie
The Kings sit at 22-59 with one game to go in their season.
Doug Christie News / Hoops Rumors / April 9
NBA closes investigation into Kings
The NBA has closed its brief investigation into the Kings.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 8
NBA investigating Kings for bizarre play vs. Warriors in wake of Draymond Green complaints
The NBA has only disciplined two teams for trying to lose this season. Now they're investigating the Sacramento Kings for a simple reason: The league got embarrassed.
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