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On YouTubeScott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 17
Why the Kings Lottery Fall Won't Hurt as Much as it Looks
It's never great to fall in the NBA Draft Lottery, but of all the years for the Sacramento Kings to fall, this is the year for bad luck to strike. Having
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 16
Two Proven NBA Players the Kings Could Trade the No. 7 Pick For
The Sacramento Kings owning the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft puts the franchise in an interesting position heading into the offseason. Most expect Sacramento to simply stay put and draft another young talent because of how strong this class is viewed around the league.
NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 16
Kings Interested in Knicks' Mitchell Robinson? What It Means for Domantas Sabonis
The Sacramento Kings could be targeting another center in free agency? According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the Kings are expected to show interest in New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson in free agency, despite already having three solid centers in their rotation.
The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
How many "second fiddles" from every NBA champion in the post-merger era can you name in six minutes?
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 16
How the Kings Can Solve Their Overlooked NBA Draft Pick Problem
With the NBA Draft just a few weeks away, draft season is now in full swing. The Sacramento Kings, owners of the No. 7, No. 34, and No. 45 picks, are relatively well-capitalized this year as they look to bring more young talent into the building. Sacramento will probably have three picks in the 2027 draft, too.
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 16
The Biggest X-Factor for the Kings 2026-27 Season and Beyond
The Sacramento Kings have no shortage of questions for this offseason, whether it be around their draft pick or what they are going to do with the veterans still on the roster, but it's important to remember that they still have a roster full of players that won't be included (or at least likely won't?) in rumors this offseason.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 15
AJ Dybantsa Meets With Sacramento Kings, but Does It Mean Anything?
While there is a clear-cut top four in the 2026 NBA Draft with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson getting all of the attention, one prospect seems to be separating from the pack.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 15
Potential Busts the Kings Must Avoid Reaching for in 2026 NBA Draft
The Sacramento Kings landed the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While that is not a bad spot to be, it creates plenty of uncertainty. The Kings are expected to be able to land a difference-maker and potential franchise point guard in this position, but there are still some players they need to avoid reaching on.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 15
Exploring the Hypothetical New Kings All-Star Duo
The Sacramento Kings have no shortage of questions this summer. Who are they going to select with the number seven pick in the NBA Draft? Will they be able to unload any of their veterans and their large contracts?
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 14
Kings Projected 2026-27 Starting Lineup After NBA Draft Lottery
After an unlucky draw landed them the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, there is still no telling what the Sacramento Kings' offseason has in store. Obviously, things would have been much clearer had they jumped up in the lottery and secured a top talent, but they will still have plenty of work to do to revive the franchise.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 14
One Kings Trade That Could Change Everything After NBA Draft Lottery
The future of the Sacramento Kings could come down to how aggressive the front office is willing to be on draft night. After the lottery drawing, the Kings landed the No.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 14
All Future Kings Draft Picks, Swaps & Protections in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
All eyes are on the Sacramento Kings number seven pick in this upcoming NBA Draft, but it's important to remember that there are more picks this year, and beyond, to keep in mind for the rebuilding team.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 13
Evaluating Mikel Brown Jr.'s Fit With the Kings Ahead of NBA Draft
As much of a disappointment as the NBA draft lottery was for the Sacramento Kings, there are still some great prospects in their range. The Kings will
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 13
NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, draft buzz, Heat, Terry Rozier
The Kings should have Keegan Murray back on track by the fall. Murray recently underwent a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure on his left ankle to remove loose bodies, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat.
Keegan Murray News / Hoops Rumors / May 13
Keegan Murray Undergoes Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
Kings forward Keegan Murray underwent a “minimally invasive” arthroscopic procedure on Tuesday in order to remove loose bodies from his left ankle, a league source tells James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link).
Joel Embiid News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 13
Kings Could Be a Joel Embiid Trade Suitor, but Why They Need to Stay Away
The Sacramento Kings could be looking at a major talent upgrade this offseason. After the Philadelphia 76ers were swept by the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs and subsequently fired Daryl Morey, questions around the future of their roster have started to emerge.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / May 13
Who Can the Kings Draft With the Seventh Pick?
The Sacramento Kings did not get the result that they wanted from the draft lottery. After winning just 22 games, they entered with strong odds at the top pick.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 13
Biggest Winners and Losers on the Kings After the NBA Draft Lottery
The Sacramento Kings may have slid in the NBA Draft Lottery, but that doesn't mean they won't have a chance to bring in a franchise cornerstone in the upcoming draft.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12
Stats Roundup for 5 Prospects Kings Should Target With No. 7 Pick
Luck didn't go the Sacramento Kings' way this last weekend, as they slid to seventh in the NBA Draft Lottery, but that doesn't mean Scott Perry won't be able to find a future franchise cornerstone to build around.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12
History of the No. 7 Pick: What Should the Kings Expect in NBA Draft?
The Sacramento Kings got unlucky in the NBA Draft lottery by dropping two spots to the No. 7 pick. Of course, they wanted a higher pick, especially after such a disappointing 60-loss season, but the seventh overall is not a horrible place to be.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / May 12
What Does the Kings’ Ideal Offseason Looks Like?
The Sacramento Kings are entering an offseason shaped by financial limits and roster decisions. With a projected payroll of around $210 million, the team sits slightly above the first apron.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12
2025-26 Officially Goes Down as Kings’ Most Frustrating Season Yet
The Sacramento Kings came into yesterday, like every lottery team in the league, hoping for a stroke of luck. Instead, it was the opposite. They fell to the seventh pick in the upcoming NBA draft, which feels like a complete failure after an extremely disappointing 22-win season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Flipping out: Tiebreaker coin flip hurts Kings' draft position
The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings finished with identical 22-60 records last season. First, the Jazz won a coin flip tiebreaker, then they moved up to No. 2 in June's draft in the lottery, while the Kings dropped to No. 7.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / May 8
Kings GM Perry Talks Draft, 2025 Rookies, Offseason, More
The Kings enter Sunday’s draft lottery with an 11.5% chance at landing the No. 1 overall pick and 45.2% odds of selecting in the top four. General manager Scott Perry, Sacramento’s on-stage representative for the lottery, tells Marc J.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / May 3
Report: GM Scott Perry to represent Kings at NBA Draft lottery
Third time might be the charm for Scott Perry. The Kings’ general manager is expected to serve as Sacramento’s on-stage representative at the NBA draft lottery on May 10 in Chicago, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.
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