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Kings NBA Draft Lottery Odds: Can Sacramento Get the No. 1 Pick?

The NBA Draft lottery is nearly here, and one of the most important dates in recent Sacramento Kings history is weighing heavily on the front office and fanbase.

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Top 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Could Avoid the Sacramento Kings?

Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery is rapidly approaching, and excitement around the basketball world is starting to build—especially for the teams whose 2025–26 seasons have long been over.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Russell Westbrook Sends Message to Former Teammate After NBA Retirement Decision

Russell Westbrook signed a one-year, minimum salary contract with the Sacramento Kings ahead of the 2025-26 season. In his 18th NBA season, he averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game across 64 appearances.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 7

Could the Kings Benefit From Another Team’s Cap Crisis?

The Sacramento Kings have a lot of work to do on their roster, but unfortunately for Scott Perry and the rest of the front office, it's going to be easier said than done to improve on the 22-win season the Kings just endured.

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The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA franchise single-season leaders in 25-point playoff games can you name in five minutes?

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 7

Why the Kings' Most Untouchable Player Isn’t on the Roster Yet

The Sacramento Kings have spent the last few seasons trying to balance win-now moves with long-term stability, but the reality is becoming harder to ignore.

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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.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 7

NBA Player Poll Has a Harsh Verdict on Kings HC Doug Christie

The Sacramento Kings have made it clear that they are committed to head coach Doug Christie moving forward, despite coming off a disastrous 22-60 season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 6

What the Kings Should Do at Every Possible Draft Position in 2026

With the May 10 NBA Draft lottery just days away, the Sacramento Kings are very close to knowing their position in this summer's pivotal draft. Of course, it is much easier for a team to prepare for the draft once they know where they are picking, but the Kings likely already have their scenarios mapped out.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 5

Kings Trade Value Rankings: Who Holds the Most Value?

Scott Perry and the Sacramento Kings have a lot of work to do this offseason, and just like last year, that should entail moving off of a veteran or two that is clogging up both the rotation and cap sheet.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 5

How Playoffs Are Showing Kings' Biggest Need Moving Forward

The NBA playoffs are reinforcing a familiar truth: elite point guard play is often the difference between advancing and going home early. For the Sacramento Kings, this reality hits especially hard as they continue searching for a long-term answer at the position since the departure of De’Aaron Fox.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 5

Kings Two-Round Mock Draft: Sacramento Lands Future Star With Top-Four Pick

The Sacramento Kings are heading into the May 10 NBA Draft lottery with just an 11.5% chance at the first overall pick and a 45.2% chance of jumping into the top four.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 4

Every Kings' Draft Lottery Outcome, Ranked by Probability

The May 10 NBA Draft lottery draw is officially less than a week away, as much of the Sacramento Kings fanbase is preparing for some ping pong balls to determine their sanity.

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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 / May 4

How Raptors First-Round Exit Could Affect Kings Offseason

The Sacramento Kings have a lot of questions heading into this offseason, but the biggest might be the future of All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis. There's

Keegan Murray News / The Lead / May 4

How Much Is Keegan Murray Actually Regressing?

Keegan Murray’s development has not followed a typical path. After a rookie season defined by elite shooting, his efficiency from beyond the arc has steadily declined.

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DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 4

Three Potential Trade Destinations for Kings F DeMar DeRozan

Coming off a disastrous 60-loss season, the Sacramento Kings are expected to have a busy offseason. With a few veterans likely on the trade block, we can start to get an idea of what the Kings could do this offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 3

Three Trade Candidates for the Kings to Chase Wins Next Season

The Sacramento Kings enter next season in a position where a return to the playoffs may not be as far-fetched as it seems. It has already been discussed that if this roster is fully healthy, the gap between where they are now and postseason contention is smaller than many believe.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 3

Two Realistic Point Guards the Kings Can Sign in Free Agency

Since they traded away De'Aaron Fox at the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings have had a gaping hole at point guard. Last offseason, they attempted to patch the hole by bringing in Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook, but neither veteran point guard turned out to be their long-term solution.

Scott Perry News / Hoops Wire / May 3

Report: GM Scott Perry to represent Kings at NBA Draft lottery

Third time might be the charm for Scott Perry. The Kings’ general manager is expected to serve as Sacramento’s on-stage representative at the NBA draft lottery on May 10 in Chicago, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 3

Domantas Sabonis vs. Maxime Raynaud: Who Is the Kings' Future Center?

As great as Max Raynaud was in college, no one could have predicted how well he would adjust to the NBA. The Sacramento Kings couldn’t have been luckier selecting him as the 42nd pick in the 2025 draft.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 1

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.

Russell Westbrook 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 / 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.