Sacramento Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Keegan Murray Speaks on Kings' Crushing Loss to Celtics

For their first game in the New Year, the Sacramento Kings were doing all they could to keep up with the Boston Celtics. At least, for the first three quarters.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Kings’ Doug Christie finds silver lining from loss to Celtics

The Sacramento Kings may have the bleakest outlook of any team in the NBA; even their peers at the bottom of the standings have slivers of hope to hold on to.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 2

Three Takeaways from Kings' Disappointing Loss to Celtics

The Sacramento Kings made it a game for three quarters, but fell to the Boston Celtics 120-106 after a lopsided fourth frame saw the visiting Celtics run away with it.

Darius Garland News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 1

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Scott Perry News / Hoops Rumors / January 1

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.

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.

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.

Sacramento Kings 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.

Keegan Murray News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray diagnosed with calf strain

Kings forward Keegan Murray has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain.

Six biggest trade possibilities to watch before the NBA deadline

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / December 26

5 Kings Players Most Likely To Be Traded This Season: Rebuild From Zero Upcoming

The Sacramento Kings have had a particularly rough start to the 2025-26 season. While expectations were low to begin with, especially considering the team’s performance last year, the Kings’ display this season has been objectively worse.