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Why Darius Garland Could Be Kings' Answer at Point Guard

Since moving on from De’Aaron Fox, the Sacramento Kings have been actively searching for a long-term answer at the point guard position. Fox was the engine of the offense for years, and his departure left behind not just a scoring void but also a leadership and playmaking gap that has been difficult to fill.

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Scott Perry Hopes To Turn Kings Into “Sustainable Winner”

The results haven’t been encouraging in Scott Perry’s first season as general manager of the Kings, but he remains focused on building “sustainable” long-term success, he said in an interview with Marc J.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 31

Kings Land UNC Star Forward in Early 2026 NBA Mock Draft

It’s about the time of the year when Sacramento Kings fans start heading to Tankathon.com to see where the team may land in the lottery. After a few solid

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 31

Predicting Kings' Head Coach in 2026 - Is Doug Christie the Answer?

The Sacramento Kings ended 2025 with a crushing 41-point loss to the LA Clippers, and every fan is hoping that 2026 treats them much better than the past year has.

Dennis Schroder News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 31

Dennis Schroder Gets Honest About What Kings Need to Improve

The Sacramento were blown out by the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, suffering a crushing 131-90 loss. Now, their two-game trip to Los Angeles, which began with a 24-point loss to the Lakers, has ended in travesty, and the Kings have lost all momentum from winning two of their previous three games heading into Hollywood.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 31

Three Takeaways from Kings' Embarrassing Loss to Clippers

The Sacramento Kings have been playing competitive basketball of late, but as we've seen so many times already this season, this game against the Los Angeles Clippers was over early.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 30

Wild Five-Team NBA Mock Trade Swaps Stars Between Kings, Warriors & More

As the trade deadline approaches, all bets are off on what the Sacramento Kings will do. Nearly everyone on the roster is available for trade, and the Kings are once again being connected to Jonathan Kuminga as he inches closer to being trade eligible on January 15th.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 30

Why Kings Should Trade for Jonathan Kuminga, and Why They Shouldn't

The Sacramento Kings are expected to have as busy an NBA trade deadline as any other team in the league, but who are they going after? All Kings fans have heard is who they will be trading away, like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keon Ellis, Malik Monk, and Dennis Schroder, but who will they get in return?

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 30

Scott Perry Admits the Kind of Players Kings Are Looking For

Before he took the GM job with the Sacramento Kings, Scott Perry was a regular with The Hoop Genius Podcast, hosted by Mo Mooncey and now assistant GM of the Kings, B.J.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Inside Russell Westbrook's Impact on the Kings' Rookie's Progress

For the Sacramento Kings, this season has become an unexpected proving ground for young players, and few have benefited more than rookie big man Maxime Raynaud.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Russell Westbrook had a Lakers fan ejected from his courtside seat

Russell Westbrook is nothing if not consistent. The Sacramento Kings guard Westbrook once again got into it with a rival fan during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

2026 New Year's Resolutions for the Kings

As 2025 comes to a close, a new opportunity comes to set some new goals as the calendar turns over. Here are some potential resolutions for the players entering 2026: Domantas Sabonis: Get healthy.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Ranking The Kings' Young Talent For Breakout Potential

The Sacramento Kings’ season is in full development mode as they sit at 8-24 and second-to-last in the Western Conference. Even with the veterans still on the team, the emphasis lately has been on the young players, which is great for the long-term development of the team.

Russell Westbrook News / Bleacher Report / December 29

Watch: Westbrook and a fan

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Two Kings Stars Linked to Potential Bucks Trade

It is no secret that Giannis Antetokounmpo's time with the Milwaukee Bucks could be nearing its end, but the franchise would be dumb to let him walk without a fight.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Dennis Schroder had words for Luka Doncic

If there’s someone Luka Doncic is afraid of on the basketball court, it certainly isn’t Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder. During Sunday night’s game

Russell Westbrook News / EssentiallySports / December 29

Fan Debate Ensues After Russell Westbrook Gets Heckling Fan Ejected in Lakers-Kings

The loudest moment of Russell Westbrook’s return to Crypto.com Arena didn’t come from a highlight or a stat line – it came from the stands. Late in the fourth quarter, a courtside fan was ejected after repeatedly heckling Westbrook with the familiar “Westbrick” taunt, a reference that has followed him since his turbulent Lakers stint.

Russell Westbrook News / BasketballNews.com / December 28

Russell Westbrook checks off two historic milestones in one game

Veteran star guard Russell Westbrook added another remarkable chapter to his Hall of Fame resume this weekend, accomplishing two major career feats in the same game for the Sacramento Kings.

Keon Ellis News / Field Level Media / December 27

Keon Ellis' season-best 21 points key for Kings' victory vs. Mavericks

Keon Ellis had a season-best 21 points, Russell Westbrook matched it with 21 of his own and the Sacramento Kings held off the visiting Dallas Mavericks 113-107 on Saturday afternoon to win for just the second time in their last eight games.