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Caron Butler News / Athlon Sports / November 11
Caron Butler started dealing drugs at 11 and was arrested at 15 with a gun in his school locker; he turned his life around to become the NBA's 10th overall pick in 2002
Caron Butler’s path to the NBA began far from professional basketball. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, he became involved in drug dealing at 11 or 12 while trying to survive a difficult childhood.
Darius Acuff News / TWSN / November 11
The Sacramento Kings Are Wasting a Historic Rookie Start From Darius Acuff Jr.
The Orlando Magic were able to beat the Sacramento Kings, 107-100, dropping the Kings to 1-10 now on the 2026-27 NBA season. In a gam where Darius Acuff Jr.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Bill Simmons disgusted by Kings after ‘having a seizure’ trying to watch them
The Sacramento Kings have endured a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Doug Christie’s team currently sits 14th in the Western Conference with a 1-10 record.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Darius Acuff News / Fadeaway World / November 11
Darius Acuff Jr. Expresses Frustration Over Kings’ 1-10 Start: 'I’m Not A Loser'
It is fair to say that there weren’t high expectations for the Sacramento Kings entering the 2026-27 season. Although drafting Darius Acuff Jr. and Emanuel Sharp and signing Ben Simmons hinted at positive things, the Kings weren’t viewed as a competitive team.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. doesn’t hold back on 1-10 record after loss to Magic
The Sacramento Kings are spiraling early in the season, and rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. isn’t trying to sugarcoat the frustration anymore. Sacramento hit another low point on Tuesday night, falling 107-100 to the Orlando Magic at Golden 1 Center.
Zach Lavine News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10
Kings star Zach LaVine’s attempt to roast De’Andre Hunter hilariously backfires
Zach LaVine tried to get the last laugh on Sacramento Kings teammate De’Andre Hunter, but the veteran forward was ready with a comeback of his own. Before Hunter’s media session alongside Leaky Black, LaVine stopped by to stir the pot, bringing up their old battles from Hunter’s days with the Atlanta Hawks.
Nique Clifford News / Lindy's Sports / November 10
Nique Clifford gives the injured Thunder a cheap wing fix
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired second-year wing Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings for two second-round picks. The move is aimed at a wing rotation hit hard by injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, ESPN reported.
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.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10
Is Domantas Sabonis playing tonight? Kings vs. Magic injury report
The Sacramento Kings and Orlando Magic are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night. Domantas Sabonis is among the Kings dealing with injury concerns, however.
Nique Clifford News / Yardbarker / November 10
Nique Clifford trade is another Sacramento Kings disaster
Whenever the Sacramento Kings make a trade, there's an excellent chance it will blow up in their faces.
Domantas Sabonis News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10
Domantas Sabonis is getting linked to one new team in trade rumors
Domantas Sabonis might soon be getting his salvation from Sacramento. League personnel have idenitified the Brooklyn Nets as a new potential trade destination for the Kings big man Sabonis, according to a report by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Nique Clifford News / TWSN / November 9
Oklahoma City Thunder Finessed The Sacramento Kings After Nique Clifford Trade
The Sacramento Kings have started the 2026-2027 season as poorly as they could have. Despite the brilliance of shot-maker rookie Darius Acuff Jr., the Kings continuously look lost on the court. Due to the way they are performing right now, it’s kind of safe to say this team might be out of the playoff picture for the rest of their campaign.
Nique Clifford News / Hoops Wire / November 9
Thunder’s Nique Clifford deal comes with familiar benefit
The Thunder needed help on the wing. Nique Clifford offered a way to get some without giving up a rotation player or spending much of their draft capital.
Darius Acuff News / HITC / November 9
‘This man is going to be...’: Gilbert Arenas has just made a bold prediction about Darius Acuff Jr.
Darius Acuff Jr. continues to shine in the NBA even though his Sacramento Kings side are showing no real signs of improvement. The Kings lost their ninth game of the season on Sunday night, suffering a 114-108 defeat against a Giannis Antetokounmpo-inspired Miami Heat.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 9
Darius Acuff Jr. matches historic LeBron James feat just 10 games into his NBA career
Darius Acuff Jr. has been a revelation since making his NBA debut less than a month ago, with his offensive production already putting him in elite company alongside LeBron James.
‘I’ll watch him’: Doug Christie fires shot at Giannis Antetokounmpo after he scored 29 points vs Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been in the headlines a lot lately, but he didn’t let that affect his performance when the Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108.
‘Part of the issue’: Doug Christie breaks silence on why Kings traded Nique Clifford to Thunder
The Sacramento Kings confirmed on Sunday that Nique Clifford had been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Kings have had a shocking start to the new season, winning just one of their first 10 games.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / November 8
Kings Trading Nique Clifford To Thunder For Two Second-Round Picks
The Kings are trading Nique Clifford to the Thunder for two second-round picks, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). The second-rounders heading to the Kings will be Utah’s in 2028 and Minnesota’s in 2030, per Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
Doug Christie 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 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.
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