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After getting crushed by the Boston Celtics on Friday, the Sacramento Kings' losing streak reached eight games. Now, through 50 games and with the trade deadline five days away, the Kings sit in last place in the Western Conference with a 12-38 record.

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Kings Trade Rumors: Separating Reality From Fiction

With the NBA trade deadline just five days away, the Sacramento Kings have been involved in several rumors. While nobody knows exactly what the Kings are planning besides general manager Scott Perry and his front office, we can try to get an idea of what might actually happen.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / January 31

Cavs, Kings Discussing Deal Involving Hunter, Ellis

The Cavaliers and Kings have discussed the framework of a deal involving forward De’Andre Hunter and guard Keon Ellis, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 31

Lakers insider reveals two realistic trade targets

The Lakers already have more than enough scoring and star power, so GM Rob Pelinka would be doing the right thing by improving their supporting cast.

Luka Doncic accomplishes feat no other Lakers player has ever done

Lakers' win over Wizards proves they don't need elite perimeter shooting

Lakers' Bronny James has put on a show in last two games

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The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA steals leaders since 1976' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers made in 2021-22' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 30

What We Learned as Kings Fall To Celtics, Lose 8th Straight (Again)

Titling articles with 'Kings Lose 8th Straight (Again),' pretty much sums up the Sacramento Kings entire season. As they fell big to the Boston Celtics once again tonight, they dropped to 12-38 on the season, and have now lost eight straight games for the second time this season with the 112-93 loss.

Keon Ellis News / Hoops Wire / January 30

Cavs, Lakers, Pacers among teams linked to Kings’ Keon Ellis

xxx Keon Ellis is emerging as one of the more tossed-around names on the trade market ahead of the February 5 deadline. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report that Sacramento has ramped up conversations involving the Kings guard, with the team sorting through multiple trade constructions.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 30

What the Kings Actually Need at the Trade Deadline – And What They Don't

But as the deadline looms, all focus has been on who the Kings are going to be sending out, moreso than who they should be looking at bringing in via trade(s).

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / January 30

'We’re Definitely Not Happy About It' – Sacramento Kings Star is Pissed With the Team’s 7-Game Losing Streak

Zach LaVine is not happy that the Sacramento Kings are on a seven-game losing streak, following their 113-111 road loss against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday evening, especially since they have a solid roster on paper.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 29

76ers star Tyrese Maxey furthers MVP case, scores game-winner to cap off 40-point night

Tyrese Maxey continues to make his case for NBA MVP consideration, putting up one of his best performances of the season on Thursday night.

Joel Embiid matches franchise icons as he continues dominant stretch

Warriors are NBA's most motivated suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Nuggets' Aaron Gordon to miss even more time after reaggravating hamstring strain

Report: Karl-Anthony Towns is upset with the Knicks

Kevin Durant shares shooting advice for Victor Wembanyama after matchup

Zach Lavine News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27

Notable update emerges on Zach LaVine's future

Zach LaVine may be angling for a second trade within a span of just one year. The Sacramento Kings guard LaVine wants to move on from the team, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reported on Tuesday.

Scott Perry News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Kings GM Scott Perry admits that change needed and likely coming

Scott Perry is not calling it a rebuild. But he is not pretending this roster is finished either. “We’ve got to get younger as a team,” the Kings GM told ESPN’s Anthony Slater earlier this month, via ESPN’s Bobby Marks.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / January 27

Kings’ DeRozan Discusses Trade Rumors, Desire To Contend

When DeMar DeRozan joined the Kings in the summer of 2024, the team was coming off 48- and 46-win seasons and was looking to take another step toward contention.