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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1
Star teens square off as red-hot Mavs welcome winless Kings
Two 19-year-old rising stars square off Monday when Cooper Flagg and the streaking Dallas Mavericks host Darius Acuff Jr. and the winless Sacramento Kings.
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / November 1
Domantas Sabonis Could Demand Trade From Kings Over Fit Issues With Darius Acuff Jr.
The start to the 2026-27 NBA season has been anything but promising for the Sacramento Kings. Coming off their latest 136-105 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Kings have fallen to 0-6, raising serious concerns about their direction.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 1
Numbers Don't Lie About Kings' Disastrous Bench Production
Coming into the season, one of the Sacramento Kings strengths was supposed to be their depth and bench. With a multitude of role players at Doug Christie's disposal, I actually wrote articles on how they have too many players to get on the court.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Sacramento Kings News / HITC / November 1
Kendrick Perkins gives verdict on Darius Acuff becoming the first NBA rookie since Shaq to hit incredible numbers
The Sacramento Kings are one of the worst teams in the NBA. But rookie Darius Acuff is making them watchable. Darius Acuff scored 38 points in the Sacramento Kings’ 105-136 defeat to the unbeaten Memphis Grizzlies.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 1
Darius Acuff Jr. Makes NBA History With 38-Point Outburst in Kings-Grizzlies
The Sacramento Kings have a star on their hands. Darius Acuff Jr. was expected to be a high-impact rookie after being drafted seventh overall this summer, but he is just six games into his NBA career, and he might already be one of the league's best point guards.
Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 1
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. ties NBA rookie record with monster shooting game vs. Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies, who are yet to lose a game in the NBA this season, won against the Sacramento Kings, who are yet to win a game in the NBA this season, at FedExForum earlier on Saturday.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / November 2
Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. ties NBA rookie record, passes NBA legend amid historic stretch
Acuff made history for the second game in a row.
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.
NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 31
Multiple Starters Listed on Kings vs. Grizzlies Injury Report
The Sacramento Kings moved to 0-5 on the season with Thursday's loss to the previously winless New Orleans Pelicans, and things are not getting any easier as they search for their first win.
Doug Christie News / Lindy's Sports / October 31
Sacramento Kings 0-5 start turns up heat on Doug Christie
The Sacramento Kings are 0-5 after a 132-120 loss at New Orleans on Thursday night, even though rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 34 points with 14 assists.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 30
Unbeaten Grizzlies host winless Kings in rookie showcase
When the winless Sacramento Kings travel to face the undefeated Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, it will be a matchup of teams headed in opposite directions.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 30
The Biggest Problem With Kings 0-5 Start, and Why It's Not Getting Better Soon
The Sacramento Kings are off to a 0-5 start, and even that doesn't really show how bad things are in California's capital. The Kings are getting blown out on a regular basis and just lost to the New Orleans Pelicans last night, who came into the game 0-4 before getting their first win of the year against Sacramento.
Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 30
Latest Intel Reveals Where Kings Stand on Doug Christie's Future
The Sacramento Kings fell to 0-5 last night, leaving them as one of two remaining winless teams and sporting the worst point differential in the league.
Ben Simmons News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Ben Simmons determined to return 'better than I was before'
Ben Simmons hasn’t played in an NBA game since April 2025 and is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season while he recovers from an Achilles tear. But on the heels of a strong preseason in Sacramento this month, the 30-year-old remains determined to return to the league following his latest injury setback, he tells Marc J.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / October 30
The Biggest Takeaways From Stockton Kings Media Day
The Stockton Kings have reached the NBA G League Finals two years in a row, with one trip culminating in their first championship. Their roster has seen tremendous turnover, with only one player returning from last season.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Kings' Doug Christie not yet on hot seat despite team's putrid start
The Kings’ poor start has led to speculation around the NBA that head coach Doug Christie might already be on the hot seat.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 30
Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. makes history, joins NBA royalty in 5th pro game
The Sacramento Kings may have found an absolute star in the form of No. 7 overall pick Darius Acuff Jr.
Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Ben Simmons plans another comeback: ‘My mentality is that I’ll be back’
Ben Simmons says retirement isn’t the plan after another injury ended his season before it began. “My mentality is that I’ll be back,” Simmons told Marc J.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 29
Kings' Ben Simmons uses one word to describe himself amid Achilles recovery
Ben Simmons is opening the Sacramento Kings' season in a walking boot and on a knee scooter, and he still describes his game with complete confidence.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Julian Champagnie puts up historically hot first half in Spurs' win
Known for his durability, Champagnie opened the 2026-27 season after playing in all 82 regular-season games in back-to-back years.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 26
Kings Announce Injury Updates On Murray, Raynaud, Cardwell
Kings forward Keegan Murray will be reevaluated in 10-to-14 days after being diagnosed with left ankle capsulitis, the team announced in a press release.
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