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Ben Simmons Injury History: What the Kings Should Expect From 3x All-Star

The Sacramento Kings are taking a chance on former first-overall pick Ben Simmons by signing him to a veteran minimum contract, and the move has certainly garnered some mixed reviews.

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Trailer released for ESPN Ben Simmons documentary ‘Being Ben’

Ben Simmons is back in the NBA. Soon, he’ll tell the story of how he got there. ESPN has released the trailer for Being Ben, an E60 documentary produced in collaboration with Andscape.

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 24

Zach LaVine Shows Love to Russell Westbrook After Retirement

Last offseason, the Sacramento Kings took a chance on former MVP point guard Russell Westbrook on a one-year, veteran minimum contract. While not many fans felt the move was necessary, Westbrook ultimately became one of Sacramento's most impactful players last season.

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Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23

The bottom line with Domantas Sabonis trade buzz as Kings face harsh reality

The Sacramento Kings have consistently looked to move on from Domantas Sabonis this offseason, with the franchise looking to head in a new direction. Of late, a potential sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for Jalen Duren has been widely seen as one of the most plausible solutions.

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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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 23

3 Most Important Kings Position Battles I'm Watching in Training Camp

Training camp kicks off in less than a week for the Sacramento Kings, and with a revamped roster, we are eager to see how things look. The Kings seem to have their roster mostly figured out for the 2026-27 season, but there are still plenty of questions about the rotation.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 22

Kings Get Reality Check on Domantas Sabonis' Trade Value

For anyone holding their breath until the Sacramento Kings are able to trade Domantas Sabonis, I have some bad news. Many hoped that the Kings would be able to move off Sabonis and Zach LaVine this offseason, but both remain on the roster as the 2026-27 season approaches.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 22

3 Kings Players Fighting for Their Job This Preseason

The Sacramento Kings seem to have their roster set ahead of next week's training camp, and a handful of players have already started working out at the facility to get ready for an exciting 2026-27 season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 22

The Kings Two-Way Player Who Actually Matters This Season

The Sacramento Kings did not make many significant signings this offseason, with their most notable being former three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, but they made another addition that is not being talked about enough.

Jalen Duren News / Yardbarker / September 21

Jalen Duren market gets new twist as surprise team emerges to challenge Kings

The Jalen Duren situation in Detroit has turned messy, and with training camp set to begin soon, that front remains without a clear path to a resolution.

Report: Pistons included a weight clause in their offer to Jalen Duren

Ausar Thompson could turn a reasonable Pistons deal into a bad contract

Heat luck out as failed Kawhi Leonard trade unlocked Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster

Clippers veteran Nicolas Batum announces his retirement

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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 / September 21

The Kings' Expectations Couldn't Be Lower Entering 2026-27 Season

The 2026-27 season hasn't even started yet and the Sacramento Kings already find themselves at the bottom of the standings. Ok, it's just the power rankings around the association, but you get the point.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 21

Kings' Biggest Storylines One Month Before 2026-27 Season Starts

We are now just a month away from the Sacramento Kings' season opener against the L.A. Clippers on October 21. With time winding down until the Kings visit the post-Kawhi Leonard Clippers for the first time, we should be getting a better idea of what to expect for Sacramento's 2026-27 campaign.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 20

3 Early Free Agent Targets for Kings’ Massive 2027 Offseason

The 2026-27 season hasn't even started yet, but the conversation around the Sacramento Kings has already shifted to next offseason as they continue to get connected to both Jalen Duren and Jonathan Kuminga thanks to their expected cap space.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 20

3 Kings Whose Sacramento Futures Are on the Line This Season

By the 2027-28 season, the Sacramento Kings could have a full roster overhaul. Even this offseason, the Kings shifted more focus to their young core, and moving forward, they are expected to keep making roster tweaks until they complete their rebuild.

Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 20

Kings' Best and Worst-Case Scenarios From Ben Simmons Signing

The Sacramento Kings have largely kept things quiet this offseason, but their most recent move certainly made some noise. Signing former first-overall

Zach Lavine News / Fadeaway World / September 19

Kings’ Zach LaVine Opens Up On Expectations This Season, Admits He Has 'Something To Prove'

Ahead of the 2026-27 season, the Sacramento Kings are seen as an afterthought in the West. They went 22-60 last year and failed to get notably better. So, with nobody else to step up, the burden ultimately falls on the remaining veterans to make something good of this upcoming campaign.

Zach Lavine News / Hoops Wire / September 19

Kings’ Zach LaVine enters contract year with ‘extremely high’ standards

Zach LaVine is entering a contract year, coming off an injury-shortened season and playing for a Kings team that won 22 games. His expectations haven’t dropped.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19

Patrick Beverley says Russell Westbrook 'might be back' in NBA

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook hung up his sneakers earlier last month. The decision came as a shock to his NBA fans as well as to former NBA players who have watched him up close.

Zach Lavine News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Exclusive: Zach LaVine tips hat to Russell Westbrook, calls him ‘one of the best humans I’ve met’

BOSTON — Russell Westbrook shocked everyone this summer when he announced his retirement from the game of basketball. After 18 strong seasons in the NBA, Westbrook officially left the game, doing so on his terms in an announcement video posted throughout social media.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 18

What We Learned From the Kings' Offseason (and What Comes Next)

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with more questions than answers still, but it's quietly been a busy offseason for Scott Perry and the rest of the front office.

Doug Christie News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Is Doug Christie already on the hot seat with Kings?

The Kings kept Doug Christie after a 22-60 season. That does not necessarily mean they intend to keep him after another one. Logan Struck of Kings on SI raised the question of what Christie must accomplish to remain Sacramento’s coach beyond 2026-27.

Ben Simmons News / The Lead / September 16

The Ben Simmons Signing Has Sacramento Kings Fans Divided

On the morning of Sept. 4, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Kings agreed to sign former three-time All-Star Ben Simmons to a veteran minimum deal.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Kings To Sign Elfrid Payton

Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento.

Ben Simmons News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Kings GM Explains Why Sacramento Signed Ben Simmons Despite Health Concerns

Ben Simmons has returned to the NBA after sitting out an entire season and signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings this summer. Scott Perry, the Kings’ general manager, recently spoke with Kirsten Moran-Keller of Fox40 News and shared what excites him most about Ben Simmons’ return.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / September 14