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Kings rumors: The trade that’s an ‘inevitability’

If there’s any team that should be looking to pull off a trade or two (perhaps even three), it’s the Sacramento Kings. They currently have a pitiful 12-35 record, and they’re in the middle of a five-game losing streak.

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3 Players the Kings Must Trade Before the Deadline

The trade deadline has been a bit anticlimactic so far, much to the chagrin of Sacramento Kings fans. There are quite a few teams in need of big changes,

Keon Ellis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Keon Ellis has flop of the year candidate amid heated moment vs. Pistons

Things got a little chippy during the Sacramento Kings game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, with Ron Holland getting ejected after a mini-altercation in which he shoved Keon Ellis.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 25

Three Observations From Kings' Crushing Loss To Pistons

The Sacramento Kings lost to the Detroit Pistons 139-116 in a matinee game, falling to 12-35 on the season, extending their losing streak to five games.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

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Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / January 25

NBA Rumors: Pelicans, Herb Jones, Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Celtics

Herb Jones is drawing calls. A lot of them. The Lakers, Pacers, and Pistons are among the teams that have recently checked in on the Pelicans’ All-Defense wing, and the interest is not subtle.

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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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 25

Kings Announce 20th Unique Starting Lineup of Season vs. Pistons

The Sacramento Kings are gearing up for their 47th game of the 2025-26 season, yet they will already be putting their 20th unique starting lineup on the floor.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Kings spiral to 12-34 with five straight losses and league-worst defense as trade deadline looms

The Sacramento Kings have reached a critical low point. At 12-34 with five consecutive losses, the organization faces difficult questions about the direction of this season.

Domantas Sabonis News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Eastern Conference Contender Emerges as Serious Suitor for Domantas Sabonis

The approaching deadline has created increasing trade buzz, which involves Domantas Sabonis. Teams that compete for the Eastern Conference championship require better frontcourt players because the competition has become more challenging.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 24

The One Deadline Move the Kings Should Be Prioritizing

With the NBA trade deadline just 12 days away, rumors are flying around faster than Russell Westbrook runs in transition. And it feels like the Sacramento Kings are involved in every single one.

Dennis Schroder News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

The Kings are 12-34 and Dennis Schroder doesn’t care about trade rumors but somebody in Sacramento should

The Sacramento Kings are 12-34. They’ve lost four straight. The trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the front office has decisions to make.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

Sacramento Kings Prepare for a Full-Blown Fire Sale as Major Names Hit the Trade Market

This year has been quite a tough one for the Sacramento Kings. With just 12 wins and 34 losses, the team is looking down the barrel. And as expected, the franchise is eagerly looking to rebuild its roster before the upcoming season.

Dennis Schroder News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Kings’ Dennis Schroder shrugs off trade talk: ‘I don’t give a…’

Kings guard Dennis Schroder is not losing sleep over trade rumors. Not even a little. With the Feb. 5 deadline approaching and Sacramento sitting near the bottom of the standings, Schroder made his stance clear after Friday’s 123-118 road loss to the Cavaliers.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Russell Westbrook airballs wide-open dunk

Russell Westbrook has clearly lost a step since his early days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings, resembled a demigod dealing with the sudden loss of his powers Friday in his team’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 24