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The Sacramento Kings waived six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan in early July to save about $15 million, but the 37-year-old forward then went a month and a half unsigned.

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Evaluating the Kings' Best Free Agent Options Before Training Camp

The Sacramento Kings are expected to sign one more player before the 2026-27 season starts, with training camp just over a month away, yet we are still not sure who their final spot will go to.

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.

Nique Clifford News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 21

The One Stat Nique Clifford Must Improve in His Second Season

The Sacramento Kings don't have high expectations coming into next season, as many epxect them to be at or near the bottom or the standings at the end of the year.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

New Lakers owners might be 'dead set' on a Nikola Jokic trade

76ers hire assistant coach with connection to LeBron James

Wolves sale is another NBA 'house flip'

Suns owner Mat Ishbia bucking NBA franchise sales trend

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.

DeMar DeRozan 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.

DeMar DeRozan News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

DeMar DeRozan has made his free-agent decision

DeMar DeRozan is officially off the board. The six-time NBA All-Star swingman DeRozan has decided to sign with the Denver Nuggets in free agency, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported on Friday.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 21

Three Free Agents the Kings Should Consider Who Are Not on Their Radar

The Sacramento Kings have had a fairly quiet 2026 offseason, and they still have work to do until they are ready for the new season. The Kings have just 13 players on standard contracts, and with the NBA's 14-player minimum, they need to sign at least one more player before the season starts.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / August 21

NBA Franchise Hit With Explosive Lawsuit Over Alleged 'Appalling' Treatment Of Pregnant Staffer

A former assistant athletic trainer has filed an explosive lawsuit against the Sacramento Kings. Crystal Lee joined the team in 2022 and left in 2025. She claims pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 21

One Move Could Prevent the Kings From Stretching DeMar DeRozan's Contract

The end of August is usually a slow month for NBA transactions. Aside from the draft, the Sacramento Kings have had a slow offseason in general, with August being no exception.

Sacramento Kings News / HITC / August 21

Former Sacramento Kings employee sues franchise for pregnancy discrimination

The Sacramento Kings and one of their senior directors are facing a lawsuit from an ex-trainer. The accusations include pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.

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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.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Russell Westbrook’s Heartbreaking Response To Kid Not Knowing He Was An NBA Star Goes Viral

Russell Westbrook recently declared his retirement from the NBA after spending 18 years in the league. He won the 2017 NBA MVP award and leads the league with the most career triple-doubles, along with his nine NBA All-Star selections.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Ex-Sacramento Kings Employee Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment

Every NBA locker room has behind-the-scenes athletic trainers who take care of their players but never get caught up in the limelight. But things have been different this week for those unseen employees from a particular team, the Sacramento Kings, which is facing a serious lawsuit from a former trainer.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 20

Former Kings Employee Files Civil Lawsuit Against the Team

As the offseason hits the slow period for on-court news, the Sacramento Kings had an off-court headline come up. According to a report from ESPN, former Sacramento Kings trainer Crystal Lee filed a civil complaint against the organization in Sacramento Superior Court.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Ex-trainer files lawsuit after alleged pregnancy discrimination

An ex-trainer at the Sacramento Kings is claiming that they faced pregnancy discrimination. Crystal Lee was an assistant athletic trainer for the Kings from 2022 until 2025.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 20

Why Kings Have the Wrong Mindset in Free Agency With Veteran Rumors

The Sacramento Kings are currently sitting with just 13 players on standard contracts, meaning they must sign at least one more player before the season starts.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Kings Reportedly Weighing Three Veterans To Solidify Guard Depth

After finishing at the bottom of the Western Conference table in the 2025-26 season, the Sacramento Kings would aspire to improve. Unfortunately, with the team struggling to kick-start its rebuilding process, the Kings are still viewed as a relatively weaker team.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 20

Jae Crowder Signs With ASVEL

Veteran free agent forward Jae Crowder will continue his career overseas, having signed with ASVEL Basket for the 2026/27 season, according to an announcement from the French team.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 20

Kings Reportedly Eye Two Free Agent Point Guards to Mentor Darius Acuff Jr.

The NBA world was shocked this week when Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the league after 18 seasons. Westbrook finished his career with

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Kings To Host Veteran Workouts Starting Thursday

The Kings will be working out a group of veterans in the coming days, the Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reports (via Twitter). The workouts will begin on Thursday with 32-year-old point guard Cameron Payne.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 19

Patrick Beverley: Lakers, NBA Media Forced Russell Westbrook Into An Early Retirement

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA despite offers from multiple teams to continue playing. Patrick Beverley, his former teammate from the Lakers, blames the NBA media and their former team for forcing his hand with consistent criticism.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / August 18

What Stands Out About the Kings’ 2026-27 Schedule?

Last week, the NBA revealed the full schedules for every team. After previously sharing specific game days, such as Christmas and Emirates NBA Cup matchups, fans of every team can now mark their calendars for key showdowns.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

NBA trade idea sends Jonathan Kuminga to Kings, Domantas Sabonis to Blazers

Jonathan Kuminga is still looking for a home, so naturally, we have reached the let’s trade half the Western Conference portion of the offseason. Jackson Caudell and Rohan Raman of Hawks On SI cooked up a three-team sign-and-trade proposal involving the Hawks, Kings and Trail Blazers.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 13