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Doug Christie's Praise for Darius Acuff Jr. Is Exactly What Kings Want to Hear

The Sacramento Kings training camp is underway with day three of practice wrapping up, and already, reports are coming out that Darius Acuff Jr. looks the part of the franchise player the Kings desperately need.

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Kings reporters’ hot-mic gaffe leads to DeMarcus Cousins revelation about his own incident

The Sacramento Kings’ livestream during their Media day took a controversial turn when reporters were overheard discussing Zach LaVine and Ben Simmons’ physical characteristics and personalities.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 1

Ben Simmons and his Kings teammate get roasted over horrible jumpers

Ben Simmons is back in the NBA — along with his broken jump shot. After missing the entire 2025-26 season, the former No. 1 overall pick has returned to the league on a 1-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings.

Zach Lavine News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Kings star Zach LaVine’s wife Hunter fires back after reporters’ embarrassing hot-mic incident

The Sacramento Kings’ media day took an unexpected turn after a hot-mic recording captured two female reporters commenting on guards Zach LaVine and Ben Simmons.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Ben Simmons News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Kings HC Praises Ben Simmons’ Defensive Versatility; Highlights Offensive Role

As a franchise entering a rebuild, the Sacramento Kings aren’t expected to be an eye-catching team in the 2026-27 season. Despite this, Ben Simmons’ return to the NBA will undoubtedly ensure that the Kings remain in the media spotlight for some time.

Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / October 1

Kings may have decided Ben Simmons doesn’t really need a position

What position does Ben Simmons play for the Kings? Well, all of them, it seems. Sacramento has spent the opening days of training camp experimenting with Simmons in different roles, with the 6-foot-10 former All-Star handling the ball on offense and defending bigger players at the other end, as Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports writes.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 30

What Malik Monk Said About Ben Simmons and New Offensive Roles

The Sacramento Kings are entering the 2026-27 season with more depth than they have had in years. Scott Perry may still be looking for his future star to pair with Darius Acuff Jr, but he's quietly built out a roster that has up to 14 players who could work their way into the rotation this season.

Chris Webber News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Chris Webber is back around Kings, helping at training camp

One of the greatest players in Kings history is back in the building. Chris Webber attended Sacramento’s opening training-camp practice at the invitation of general manager Scott Perry and addressed the team during its closing huddle, according to Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / September 30

'She Actually Lift My Shirt Up': DeMarcus Cousins Opens Up About Troubling Kings Media Experience

The Sacramento Kings have been in the headlines lately, but not for the right reasons. On media day, some Kings reporters were caught on a hot mic taking shots and talking about Zach LaVine and Ben Simmons’ looks.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / EssentiallySports / September 30

'Feeling Violated': DeMarcus Cousins Makes Shocking Allegations Against Kings After Hot Mic Incident

During Kings Media Day, reporters were caught on a live microphone talking about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine. Instead of breaking down their games, the conversation turned personal, with comments about the players’ looks and personalities.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Kings embracing the fact everyone thinks they will stink

Apparently, the Kings are aware nobody thinks they’re going to be any good. Like, very aware. Sacramento enters the season with expectations somewhere around the basement, and several Kings players acknowledged at Media Day that they’ve noticed.