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December 15th is here, and so is the unofficial start of trade season for the Sacramento Kings and the rest of the NBA. Most media members will remind fans that this date is marked on the calendar solely because it is when most players are available to be traded, not because there is some magic spell that is lifted. NBA insider Marc J.

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De'Aaron Fox Divulges Thoughts on Kings in Recent Interview

Marc Spears sat down with point guard De’Aaron Fox to catch up with the former King as he helps lead the San Antonio Spurs to the Emirates NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks. The interview begins with Fox saying that he “hasn’t stopped smiling since [he] got [to San Antonio].” This makes sense.

Keon Ellis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 15

Kings Guard Could Be Potential Trade Target for Lakers

The Sacramento Kings are expected to be big sellers ahead of February's trade deadline, but not just when it comes to their veteran stars. 25-year-old guard Keon Ellis has been shoved into trade rumors this season, despite the vast majority of the fanbase hoping the franchise would keep him around long-term.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 15

NBA Mock Trade Pairs Zach LaVine With Giannis Antetokounmpo

It would not shock anyone if the Sacramento Kings traded away two-time All-Star Zach LaVine before February's deadline, but what team would want him? LaVine has a huge contract, has proven to be a liability at times, and his effort has been questionable this season.

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Doug Christie Addresses Nique Clifford's Quiet Showing

The Sacramento Kings continued their free-fall to start the season, dropping to 6-20 on the season after another loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves . It's not a shock that the Kings are bad, but it is surprising that they are this bad.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 14

Kings Stall Late in Shorthanded Loss to Timberwolves

After upsetting the Minnesota Timberwolves at home a few weeks ago, the Sacramento Kings were looking to get another win over the star-studded conference foe.

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 14

Kings Star Zach LaVine Suffers Injury During Timberwolves Game

The Sacramento Kings will be shorthanded for the rest of their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kings star guard Zach LaVine rolled his ankle with about two minutes left in the second quarter during Sunday's matchup with the Timberwolves, and he would not return coming out of the break.

Drew Eubanks News / Hoops Rumors / December 13

Kings’ Drew Eubanks To Miss At Least Three Weeks With Thumb Fracture

Kings center Drew Eubanks has an avulsion fracture in his left thumb and will be reevaluated in three weeks, according to Sean Cunningham of KCRA News in Sacramento (Twitter link).

Sacramento Kings News / The SportsRush / December 13

Shaquille O’Neal Refuses to Let Hasan Minhaj Coax Him Into Taking 'Sacramento Queens' Jibe Back

Shaquille O’Neal has always had a way with words. For a generation that grew up watching him have fun as an NBA analyst and a pop culture presence on roasts, much of the appeal lies in how he enunciates.

Zach Lavine News / Hoops Wire / December 12

Report: Bucks have Kings’ Zach LaVine on radar

The Bucks have done recent background work on Kings guard Zach LaVine, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, as the franchise continues to explore ways to upgrade the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / December 12

Kings may have little choice but to stand pat ahead of trade deadline

The Kings may not be as active at the trade deadline as some around the league expect. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Sacramento faces an uphill battle in trying to move Zach LaVine’s maximum-salary contract without including a draft pick, and the front office isn’t inclined to do that.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / December 12

NBA Rumors: Kings, Zach LaVine, Timberwolves, Coby White, Mavericks

Moving Zach LaVine’s maximum-salary contract without attaching a draft pick would be difficult, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, and that reality is shaping Sacramento’s approach ahead of the trade deadline.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Kings dreadful start beats just 2 seasons in franchise history

The struggle is real for many teams in the NBA and that includes the Sacramento Kings. On Thursday, they suffered a brutal 31-point loss to the Denver Nuggets, 136-105.

Doug Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Kings HC Doug Christie’s blunt reason why Sacramento got crushed by Nuggets

The Sacramento Kings had no answers for the Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, and Doug Christie did not hide from it. Speaking after the loss, Christie offered a blunt explanation that cut through everything else.

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Kings’ DeMar DeRozan passes Vince Carter on all-time scoring list during Nuggets game

DeMar DeRozan achieved a milestone while passing Vince Carter on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the Sacramento Kings’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.

DeMar DeRozan News / EssentiallySports / December 12

Stephen Curry Now 103 Points From Losing NBA Record After DeMar DeRozan’s Feat In Kings-Nuggets

Tonight, the Denver Nuggets took on the Sacramento Kings, and though the match isn’t looking too close in the third quarter, one off-court story is drawing attention.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / December 11

'We’re Seeing Him Grow in Front of Our Eyes' – Sacramento Kings GM Lauds the Rapid Growth of Rookie Center

The Sacramento Kings may have been lackluster to start the 2025-26 campaign, but at least they’ve uncovered new gems in their rookies, Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud.

Maxime Raynaud News / NBA Draft on SI / December 9

Kings' Maxime Raynaud Continues to Put Together Solid Rookie Year

The Sacramento Kings haven't had a stellar start to the 2025-26 season, but there have still been a few bright spots for fans of the team to latch onto.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Video shows Russell Westbrook again confronting a fan over ‘Westbrick’ name

Russell Westbrook has once again encountered his biggest opp — the “Westbrick” nickname. Video went viral over the weekend from the Sacramento Kings-Miami Heat game at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.

Zach Lavine News / Field Level Media / December 6

Zach LaVine has season-high 42 as Kings control Heat

Zach LaVine scored 29 of his season-high 42 points in the first half on Saturday, helping lead the visiting Sacramento Kings to a 127-111 victory over the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list as Kings claim rare win

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