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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.

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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.

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?

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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

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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.

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.

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.

Sacramento Kings 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.

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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 2

Kings Gamble on Risky Guard Prospect in New NBA Mock Draft

The Sacramento Kings are prepared to take a high-level prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft, and while they are guaranteed a top-nine pick, they are hoping for some favorable luck in the lottery.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 2

3 Trade Targets Kings Should Monitor as Teams Get Eliminated

As the NBA playoffs continue, teams have begun to join the lottery-bound teams, which means it's official time to commence trade target season. The Sacramento

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Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 1

How Kings' 2026 NBA Draft Selection Could Impact Zach LaVine's Future

With the Sacramento Kings' 2026 offseason underway, all eyes are on Zach LaVine with a huge decision to make. LaVine has a player option worth $49 million next season, but after an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign, there is no telling what is going to happen.

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 29

How Does NBA's Draft Lottery Change Impact the Kings' Rebuild?

The NBA is doing what it can to stop tanking. This season, especially, there seemed to be a tanking epidemic around the NBA, with a handful of teams "trying" to lose in order to secure better positioning in the lottery for a loaded 2026 draft class.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 29

Kingston Flemings vs. Darius Acuff: Who Is the Better Kings Draft Target?

On Tuesday, the NBA announced its preferred resolution to the tanking problem that has been one of the main topics of the season. Without getting into feelings about the NBA’s solution, it’s fair to say that it will make it more challenging for bad teams to rebuild through the draft.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 28

NBA Mock Trade Sends Kings Star to Nets for Michael Porter Jr.

The Sacramento Kings could explore a creative salary reshuffling move with the Brooklyn Nets that swaps large contracts while aligning both franchises with their current timelines.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 28

Breaking Down the Kings Draft Picks, Protections & Lottery Odds

As much of an exaggeration as it sounds, May 10, 2026, could be one of the most important dates in Sacramento Kings history. This year's NBA Draft lottery could heavily impact the future of this Kings franchise, and after making just one playoff appearance in the last 20 years, they are desperate for a big swing.

Sacramento Kings 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.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Wire / April 16