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Three Takeaways As Kings Fall to Hornets, DeRozan's Monster Night

Everyone who was worried the Kings would finish the season on an 18-game winning streak can rest easy. After winning their last two games against the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers, Sacramento couldn't keep pace with the red hot Charlotte Hornets tonight, falling 117-109.

Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / March 12

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Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Kings Announce Disappointing Russell Westbrook News Before Hornets Game

The Sacramento Kings do not have much to be happy about this season, as they have no realistic chance of competing for a playoff spot and their current core will likely be broken up this offseason.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 11

Kings Rule Out Eight Players for Hornets Game

The Sacramento Kings are coming off back-to-back wins over the Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers, but will have a harder time making it three straight games tonight against the Charlotte Hornets, as they've ruled out nearly an entire rotation of players.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 11

Updated NBA Draft Lottery Standings After Kings Beat Pacers

Heading into Tuesday night’s slate of NBA games, the draft lottery picture was tightly packed at the bottom of the league, with the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers battling for the worst records and the best chances at the top spots in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 11

Why the Kings Winning Games Isn't the Worst Thing

The Sacramento Kings had an impressive comeback win last night over the Indiana Pacers that brought up some mixed emotions. On one hand, them getting the epic win in front of their home crowd was much needed, but at the same time, it put them behind the Pacers in the draft lottery standings.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Yaxel Lendeborg 2026 NBA Draft Profile

Before he was stuffing the stat book for Michigan this season, Yaxel Lendeborg was a name quickly but quietly sneaking up draft boards. Despite hearing his name last year in draft talk, Lendeborg smartly stayed in the college ranks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 11

Tanks for nothing: Devin Carter's career game lifts Kings over Pacers

The Sacramento Kings got a huge fourth quarter out of 2024 lottery pick Devin Carter Tuesday. Unfortunately, it happened in a game the Kings might have rather lost.

The 'Most 25-point NBA games' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 10

Maxime Raynaud Explains Why Russell Westbrook Is Vital to the Kings

With the NBA's worst record at 15-50, the Sacramento Kings have an unusual mix of veterans. Each of the Kings' top four scorers on the season is 29 or older, including 36-year-old DeMar DeRozan and 37-year-old Russell Westbrook.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 10

Pacers face Kings in battle of NBA conference cellar-dwellers

The Sacramento Kings will look to build on their first home win in nearly two months when they face the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. The matchup features the two teams with the worst records in the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / March 9

Sacramento Kings Rookie Posts Double-Double in Win Against Bulls

Unsurprisingly, many of the 2025 NBA Draft class's most notable early returns have come from the top of the draft. Players like Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and others have starred as rookies, placing their names among the NBA's up-and-coming stars.

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Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / March 9

NBA Announces Russell Westbrook Milestone After Kings Game

The Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday night, and it was thanks in large part to another strong performance from Russell Westbrook.

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / March 9

Led by Russell Westbrook, Kings take down Bulls for rare win

Malik Monk and Maxime Raynaud combined for 56 points, Russell Westbrook added to his unmatched triple-double total, and the Sacramento Kings won for just the third time in their last 23 games with a 126-110 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6

Former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick bust is making a comeback

One of the most notorious draft busts of the last decade wants to give it another go.

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Killian Hayes News / Hoops Rumors / March 5

Kings Sign Killian Hayes To Second 10-Day Deal

After his initial 10-day contract with the Kings expired on Wednesday night, guard Killian Hayes has signed a second 10-day deal with the club, agent Yann Balikouzou confirmed to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).