There have been all kinds of reports , mock trades, and hot takes thrown around when it comes to a return for Jonathan Kuminga in a potential sign-and-trade between the Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, and Sacramento Kings.
As the weekend comes to an end, the saga between the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Jonathan Kuminga continues to trudge on in a stalemate.
The Sacramento Kings entered the 2025 NBA offseason with large plans. The Kings’ so-called offseason vision has leaked to the general public, but in reality, the Kings might not match or surpass the expectations after all.
As the saga continues around Sacramento and Jonathan Kuminga, it's important to remember that the Kings can indeed still make other trades. While that may not seem likely with how few rumors involve the Kings, they still have a few other options to rebalance the roster before the season begins.
It has been a difficult last 19 seasons for the Sacramento Kings as they have made the playoffs only once during that span. Their only playoff appearance since the beginning of the 2006-07 season came during the 2022-23 season when they were eliminated in the first round.
The NBA has produced some memorable characters during its long and storied existence, but some were undoubtedly more peculiar than others. Here's our look at 25 that stand out -- for better or worse, listed in alphabetical order.
DeMarcus Cousins made a name for himself in the NBA, especially when he first joined the Sacramento Kings. He was not shy about saying what’s on his mind in the league, and it also got him in trouble a few times, but that is who he is.
DeMarcus Cousins hasn’t played for the Sacramento Kings in over seven years, but the former All-Star still believes he left a legacy worth honoring. In a recent interview, Cousins made his case for having his jersey retired by the franchise, pointing to his accolades and impact during one of the darkest eras in Kings history.
Drafted fifth overall by the Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins was one of the biggest talents of the 2010 NBA Draft. But his time in Sacramento never resulted in a playoff appearance.
DeMarcus Cousins has never been one to be shy, and even after his time in the NBA has come to an end, he is making his feelings known about his wish that his number should be retired by the Sacramento Kings.
The Sacramento Kings have been busy trying to upgrade their roster and compete for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference next season. Of course,
For a good portion of the 2010s, DeMarcus Cousins was one of the best big men in the league. At his peak, he was one of the most skilled offensive centers the league had seen in recent history.
The Sacramento Kings entered the offseason with some major questions regarding the future of their franchise. Of course, the Kings traded star point guard De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline last season and because of this, many around the NBA expected them to begin a rebuild this offseason.
The Sacramento Kings offered a three-year, $63 million deal to Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, according to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic. In the sign-and-trade proposal, the Warriors would get Malik Monk and a 2030 first-round pick.
The Sacramento Kings have had a busy offseason thus far as they have made multiple additions to their roster to chase a playoff spot next season. Of course, many around the NBA expected the Kings to begin a rebuild this offseason or at least trade one or two of their star players.
The Sacramento Kings entered the offseason needing to upgrade one key area of their roster and they have been able to do so thus far. Of course, that area is the starting point guard position as the Kings struggled with it last season after trading star guard De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline.
For nearly two decades, not much has gone right for the Sacramento Kings. The team has only made one playoff appearance since the 2006-07 season, and even that one ended with a first-round loss.
The Sacramento Kings are a team where it’s not quite easy to identify the direction they’re heading in. On paper, they appear to be a team that can reach play-in positioning, but that’s as far as the team goes.
The Sacramento Kings have had a busy offseason thus far as they have made multiple additions to their roster to chase a playoff spot in the Western Conference next season.
Doug McDermott spent the 2024-25 season with the Sacramento Kings. He had averages of 3.5 points per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 43.6% from the three-point range in 42 games.
Malik Monk has been with the Sacramento Kings for the previous three seasons. The former Kentucky star finished last year with averages of 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 32.5% from the three-point range in 65 games.
Are the Sacramento Kings rebuilding, or are they a playoff team? The Kings have a considerable amount of talent, and they added around the edges, but is it enough to keep them competitive in the West?
The Kings have withdrawn their two-way qualifying offer to forward Isaiah Crawford, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to RealGM’s official NBA transaction log.
Sacramento Kings wing DeMar DeRozan says there’s one noticeable change since he first started playing in the NBA. “(Players) always getting on their phone worried about what other people saying,” he said on Carmelo Anthony‘s 7PM in Brooklyn podcast.