Sacramento Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Rumors / August 26

Ben Simmons, Gabe Vincent On Kings’ Radar

As the Kings continue to peruse the free agent market in search of a reserve point guard, two new potential targets have been linked to the team. According to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140 (Twitter link), former No.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / August 26

Ben Simmons To Kings Gains Momentum As GM Plans To Attend Workout

After sitting out the entire 2025-26 season, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons appears to be gearing up for his NBA comeback. The versatile point forward has garnered interest from teams around the league, including a training camp invite.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Kings reportedly take look at Ben Simmons amid NBA comeback

The Kings apparently aren’t finished shopping for veteran guards, and this one comes with a considerably bigger name. Sacramento general manager Scott Perry is in Florida to watch free agent Ben Simmons work out, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 25

How The Kings Stretching DeRozan's Contract Affects 2026-27 Cap Sheet and Beyond

The next domino has officially fallen for the Sacramento Kings, as HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reported that they are stretching DeMar DeRozan's contract after waiving him weeks ago.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Zach Lavine News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Zach LaVine talks championship hopes after summer of Kings trade questions

Zach LaVine is entering his 13th NBA season, and he knows exactly what’s missing from the résumé. That, ladies and gentlemen, would be winning. LaVine told Sam Yip of HoopsHype in an exclusive interview that after accomplishing plenty individually, he still hopes to experience a deep playoff run and perhaps eventually play for a championship team.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 25

Kings to Reportedly Work Out Free Agent Ben Simmons—What It Means

The Sacramento Kings have yet to complete their roster for the 2026-27 season. As we inch closer to September, the Kings still have just 13 players on standard contracts, needing to sign at least one more to reach the NBA's 14-player minimum.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 25

Kings Receive Disrespectful Record Projection for 2026-27 NBA Season

After winning just 22 games last season, expectations are as low as ever for the Sacramento Kings. Despite improving their young core while hanging onto two star-caliber veterans in Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, the Kings are expected to get even worse this season.

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 24

Zach LaVine Casts Doubt on Kings Future With Clear Career Aspirations

The Sacramento Kings are stuck in an awkward spot with their veterans. Neither Domantas Sabonis nor Zach LaVine fit the Kings' new timeline as they try to rebuild around their young core, but unless they can miraculously trade one, they are stuck.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 23

Kings facing lawsuit from former trainer over discrimination, harassment claims

A former Kings athletic trainer has filed a lawsuit against the organization alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

Former Kings Trainer Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

A former athletic trainer with the Kings has filed a lawsuit against both the Kings and the senior director of athletic health, Jaspreet Randhawa, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination, Michael Rothstein reports for ESPN.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 23

Predicting The Kings Leaders in 5 Major Stats for 2026-27 Season

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with a lot of questions, but their main rotation is starting to take shape as the offseason winds down. With that said, let's look ahead and try and predict who will lead each of the five major stat categories for the Kings in the upcoming season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 23

One Kings Player Who Needs to Be in the Rotation but Probably Won’t Be

The Sacramento Kings still have at least one roster spot to fill this offseason, but regardless of what they do with it, their rotation for the 2026-27 season is likely already set.

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Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 22

Would Scott Perry Trade Any of His First Trio of Kings Rookies?

The Sacramento Kings are entering an important year two of their rebuild under Scott Perry, and now that they snagged Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh pick in the draft, life should (hopefully) be easier for everyone going forward.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 21

NBA Legend Urges Russell Westbrook to Follow Michael Jordan’s Example With Basketball Return Advice

Eddie Johnson doesn’t have to imagine what a European title run feels like. Back in 1994-95, having played thirteen NBA seasons, Johnson signed with Olympiacos and walked away with a Greek League championship and Finals MVP trophy, all while living in a four-level house overlooking the Saronic Gulf near Athens.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer

The Denver Nuggets lost 23-year-old Peyton Watson this week. They're pivoting by replacing him with a 37-year-old. DeMar DeRozan plans to continue his Hall of Fame career by signing a one-year deal with the Nuggets.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 21

DeMar DeRozan To Sign With Nuggets

Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter). DeRozan, who turned 37 years old earlier this month, became a free agent in July after his partially guaranteed contract was waived by the Kings in a cost-cutting move.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / August 21