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How Kings' 2026 NBA Draft Selection Could Impact Zach LaVine's Future

With the Sacramento Kings' 2026 offseason underway, all eyes are on Zach LaVine with a huge decision to make. LaVine has a player option worth $49 million next season, but after an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign, there is no telling what is going to happen.

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Ranking the Top Point Guard Options for Kings in 2026 NBA Draft

While Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry assured that the team would be selecting talent over fit in the 2026 NBA Draft, it is hard to deny the gaping hole in their lineup.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 30

Three Realistic Free Agent Forwards the Kings Should Target

The Sacramento Kings enter another pivotal offseason with roster flexibility and tough decisions ahead, especially in the frontcourt and wing rotation.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 30

Why a Boring Offseason Might be Best for Kings

The Sacramento Kings enter the offseason with more questions than answers, and a roster filled with expensive veterans who not only don't fit their current timeline, but also don't fit with each other.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 29

Kings' Scarce Draft Capital Could Strike Again, And Worse This Time

The Sacramento Kings have a lot of work to do this offseason. Not just to get back to NBA relevance and hopefully back into the playoff picture, but now also to avoid what could be 'relegation' in the newly proposed NBA Draft Lottery.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 29

How Does NBA's Draft Lottery Change Impact the Kings' Rebuild?

The NBA is doing what it can to stop tanking. This season, especially, there seemed to be a tanking epidemic around the NBA, with a handful of teams "trying" to lose in order to secure better positioning in the lottery for a loaded 2026 draft class.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 29

Kingston Flemings vs. Darius Acuff: Who Is the Better Kings Draft Target?

On Tuesday, the NBA announced its preferred resolution to the tanking problem that has been one of the main topics of the season. Without getting into feelings about the NBA’s solution, it’s fair to say that it will make it more challenging for bad teams to rebuild through the draft.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 28

NBA Mock Trade Sends Kings Star to Nets for Michael Porter Jr.

The Sacramento Kings could explore a creative salary reshuffling move with the Brooklyn Nets that swaps large contracts while aligning both franchises with their current timelines.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 28

Three Underrated NBA Draft Prospects the Kings Could Target

It is no secret that the Sacramento Kings are hunting for a game-changer in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, hoping to make their disastrous 60-loss season worth it by adding a future All-Star.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 28

Breaking Down the Kings Draft Picks, Protections & Lottery Odds

As much of an exaggeration as it sounds, May 10, 2026, could be one of the most important dates in Sacramento Kings history. This year's NBA Draft lottery could heavily impact the future of this Kings franchise, and after making just one playoff appearance in the last 20 years, they are desperate for a big swing.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 27

Former Kings GM Explains Reasons He Passed on Luka Dončić

The Sacramento Kings are entering a pivotal offseason where they, along with many teams around the NBA, are hoping for some lottery luck on May 10th. They

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 27

Three NBA Playoff Teams the Kings Should Model Their Future After

The Sacramento Kings are once again searching for a direction that can bring them back into consistent playoff contention. After a season defined by injuries, inconsistency, and roster imbalance, it is clear the team needs a more sustainable blueprint.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Ex-Kings GM Vlade Divac states the painfully obvious about passing on Luka Doncic

We all make mistakes, but not all of our mistakes lead to us getting fired from our jobs. For Vlade Divac, though, his biggest mistake did ultimately cost him his job.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 27

Two-Round NBA Mock Draft: Kings Add Three Offensive Standouts

In the early stages of a rebuild phase, the Sacramento Kings are in a great position heading into the 2026 NBA Draft. Not only will they have a high lottery pick, but they also have two second-round picks to use.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 24

Kings' Free Agent Outlook Bleak With Spending Power Nearly Non-Existent

Scott Perry and the Sacramento Kings have a lot of work ahead of them. They have almost all of their 22-win roster still on the books for next season, and it's going to be easier said than done to move off of the expensive veterans that are clogging up the cap sheet.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / April 24

Re-Signing Russell Westbrook Is a No-Brainer for Sacramento

Russell Westbrook is no longer the player he once was, but his value to the Sacramento Kings goes beyond star-level production. In a season where Sacramento has struggled to find consistency, Westbrook provided steady play, energy, and experience.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 24

How Rich Paul Is Impacting Zach LaVine's Future With the Kings

The biggest looming question of the offseason for the Sacramento Kings is Zach LaVine’s $49 million player option. Usually, it’s a foregone conclusion that a player would opt in to a deal of that stature, and until recently, it seemed that was the case for LaVine as well.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / April 24

Grading How the Sacramento Kings’ Rookies Performed This Year

While the Sacramento Kings’ 2025-26 season lacked consistency and success, the team’s rookie class provided flashes of promise in different ways. Although no clear star emerged, each rookie on the roster — Maxime Raynaud, Nique Cifford, and Dylan Cardwell — carved out a role.