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Kings Interested in Knicks' Mitchell Robinson? What It Means for Domantas Sabonis

The Sacramento Kings could be targeting another center in free agency? According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the Kings are expected to show interest in New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson in free agency, despite already having three solid centers in their rotation.

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How the Kings Can Solve Their Overlooked NBA Draft Pick Problem

With the NBA Draft just a few weeks away, draft season is now in full swing. The Sacramento Kings, owners of the No. 7, No. 34, and No. 45 picks, are relatively well-capitalized this year as they look to bring more young talent into the building. Sacramento will probably have three picks in the 2027 draft, too.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 16

The Biggest X-Factor for the Kings 2026-27 Season and Beyond

The Sacramento Kings have no shortage of questions for this offseason, whether it be around their draft pick or what they are going to do with the veterans still on the roster, but it's important to remember that they still have a roster full of players that won't be included (or at least likely won't?) in rumors this offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / May 16

Sacramento Kings Emerging as Serious Threat to Steal Knicks’ Defensive Anchor in Free Agency

The Sacramento Kings recently ended a disastrous season, and they have all the reasons to go right into a rebuild mode. So now that they are considering available options in the trade market, the Kings have their serious attention on one of the New York Knicks’ defensive anchors in the free agency.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 15

AJ Dybantsa Meets With Sacramento Kings, but Does It Mean Anything?

While there is a clear-cut top four in the 2026 NBA Draft with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson getting all of the attention, one prospect seems to be separating from the pack.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 15

Potential Busts the Kings Must Avoid Reaching for in 2026 NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings landed the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While that is not a bad spot to be, it creates plenty of uncertainty. The Kings are expected to be able to land a difference-maker and potential franchise point guard in this position, but there are still some players they need to avoid reaching on.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 14

Kings Projected 2026-27 Starting Lineup After NBA Draft Lottery

After an unlucky draw landed them the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, there is still no telling what the Sacramento Kings' offseason has in store. Obviously, things would have been much clearer had they jumped up in the lottery and secured a top talent, but they will still have plenty of work to do to revive the franchise.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 14

One Kings Trade That Could Change Everything After NBA Draft Lottery

The future of the Sacramento Kings could come down to how aggressive the front office is willing to be on draft night. After the lottery drawing, the Kings landed the No.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 14

All Future Kings Draft Picks, Swaps & Protections in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

All eyes are on the Sacramento Kings number seven pick in this upcoming NBA Draft, but it's important to remember that there are more picks this year, and beyond, to keep in mind for the rebuilding team.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 13

Evaluating Mikel Brown Jr.'s Fit With the Kings Ahead of NBA Draft

As much of a disappointment as the NBA draft lottery was for the Sacramento Kings, there are still some great prospects in their range. The Kings will

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 13

NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, draft buzz, Heat, Terry Rozier

The Kings should have Keegan Murray back on track by the fall. Murray recently underwent a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure on his left ankle to remove loose bodies, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat.

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

Keegan Murray News / Hoops Rumors / May 13

Keegan Murray Undergoes Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery

Kings forward Keegan Murray underwent a “minimally invasive” arthroscopic procedure on Tuesday in order to remove loose bodies from his left ankle, a league source tells James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link).

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Joel Embiid News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 13

Kings Could Be a Joel Embiid Trade Suitor, but Why They Need to Stay Away

The Sacramento Kings could be looking at a major talent upgrade this offseason. After the Philadelphia 76ers were swept by the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs and subsequently fired Daryl Morey, questions around the future of their roster have started to emerge.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / May 13

Who Can the Kings Draft With the Seventh Pick?

The Sacramento Kings did not get the result that they wanted from the draft lottery. After winning just 22 games, they entered with strong odds at the top pick.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 13

Biggest Winners and Losers on the Kings After the NBA Draft Lottery

The Sacramento Kings may have slid in the NBA Draft Lottery, but that doesn't mean they won't have a chance to bring in a franchise cornerstone in the upcoming draft.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12

Stats Roundup for 5 Prospects Kings Should Target With No. 7 Pick

Luck didn't go the Sacramento Kings' way this last weekend, as they slid to seventh in the NBA Draft Lottery, but that doesn't mean Scott Perry won't be able to find a future franchise cornerstone to build around.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12

History of the No. 7 Pick: What Should the Kings Expect in NBA Draft?

The Sacramento Kings got unlucky in the NBA Draft lottery by dropping two spots to the No. 7 pick. Of course, they wanted a higher pick, especially after such a disappointing 60-loss season, but the seventh overall is not a horrible place to be.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / May 12

What Does the Kings’ Ideal Offseason Looks Like?

The Sacramento Kings are entering an offseason shaped by financial limits and roster decisions. With a projected payroll of around $210 million, the team sits slightly above the first apron.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12

2025-26 Officially Goes Down as Kings’ Most Frustrating Season Yet

The Sacramento Kings came into yesterday, like every lottery team in the league, hoping for a stroke of luck. Instead, it was the opposite. They fell to the seventh pick in the upcoming NBA draft, which feels like a complete failure after an extremely disappointing 22-win season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12

Four Guards the Kings Could Select With the No. 7 Pick

The Sacramento Kings are entering another important offseason with major questions surrounding the future of the backcourt. While the roster still has talented scorers and offensive weapons, the team continues to lack a true long-term point guard who can fully organize the offense and become the face of the franchise moving forward.

Ja Morant News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 11

Kings Could Go All-In With New Ja Morant Report

The Sacramento Kings have a lot of questions heading into the offseason, and just like last offseason, the future of the point guard position reigns supreme.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10

Flipping out: Tiebreaker coin flip hurts Kings' draft position

The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings finished with identical 22-60 records last season. First, the Jazz won a coin flip tiebreaker, then they moved up to No. 2 in June's draft in the lottery, while the Kings dropped to No. 7.

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Western Conference tightens grip on NBA supremacy after 2026 draft lottery

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