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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 14
4 Games, 4 Takeaways: What We've Learned From Kings' Disappointing Preseason So Far
The preseason hasn't quite gone according to plan for the Sacramento Kings. There have been some positive takeaways from the four exhibition games, but sitting at 0-4 with three really bad losses, the Kings have officially lost all positive momentum from the offseason, with the regular season just around the corner.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 14
Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’
Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count. Simmons sat out Tuesday’s 110-98 preseason loss to Portland after making his Sacramento debut Saturday against Golden State.
Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 14
Kings HC Explains Unexpected Decision to Sit Ben Simmons vs. Blazers
After Tuesday night's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Sacramento Kings have started their 2026 preseason with four consecutive losses. In their defense, though, they have yet to be at full strength for any of these exhibition games.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Draymond Green reveals a career warning he gave Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr.
Draymond Green tried to share some of his wisdom with Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. during a preseason game on Saturday at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Ben Simmons News / TWSN / October 14
Ben Simmons’ Sacramento Kings Comeback Comes With a Bold 82-Game Goal
As Ben Simmons gets closer to making his comeback to reshape the conversation around his career he now must make sure to turn this opportunity into production for the Sacramento Kings as well.
Maxime Raynaud News / Lindy's Sports / October 14
Kings center Maxime Raynaud avoids worst-case injury, will miss season opener
For a few tense minutes Saturday night, it looked like Sacramento’s frontcourt depth had taken a devastating hit before the season even started. Kings
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Doug Christie Explains Decision To Bench Ben Simmons Against Blazers
After over a year of waiting, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons made his long-awaited return to an NBA court as he made his preseason debut for the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.
NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 14
Three Takeaways From Kings' Blowout Loss to Trail Blazers
The Sacramento Kings remain winless in the preseason, dropping to 0-4 as they fall 110-98 to the Portland Trail Blazers. While the wins and losses of the preseason may not matter, how the team looks certainly does, and the Kings had a rough night in their fourth preseason contest.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Doug Christie gets blunt about Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk injury statuses
The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers for a preseason game on Tuesday, but the team will be without two of their main pieces in Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, although it’s not quite clear what the injury is for either player.
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 / October 13
Kings' Monk, Sabonis Shootaround Absences Are Raising Questions
From “seeking clarity” to allegedly having some say in the firing of former head coach Mike Brown, Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings have had an odd last few years together.
Dylan Cardwell News / Hoops Rumors / October 13
Calf Strain Shelves Kings’ Dylan Cardwell For At Least Two Weeks
Kings center Dylan Cardwell is suffering from a left calf strain and he’ll be sidelined at least two weeks, beat writer Jason Anderson tweets. The diagnosis came after Cardwell underwent an MRI.
NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 13
Draymond Green Breaks Down In-Game Conversation With Darius Acuff Jr.
It hasn't been a perfect preseason for the Sacramento Kings so far, with Maxime Raynaud's injury definitely putting a damper on things, but it's safe to say that all of the excitement and hype around Darius Acuff Jr.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 13
Darius Acuff Jr. Knows Exactly How to Improve After First Three Games
So far, I would say it’s been a solid preseason for Sacramento Kings’ first-round pick Darius Acuff Jr. The former Arkansas guard and SEC Player of the
Ben Simmons News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12
Surprising update emerges about Ben Simmons’ status
The Sacramento Kings are ready to throw Ben Simmons right into the fire. Simmons is expected to be in the starting lineup for the Kings’ Oct. 21 regular season opener against the LA Clippers, Marc J.
Maxime Raynaud News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 12
What The Kings Should Do With Center Rotation While Raynaud Is Out
The Sacramento Kings got as good news as possible for second-year big man Maxime Raynaud, as he was diagnosed with a right patellar subluxation yesterday.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 12
Kings Expected to Make Big Change to Starting Lineup on Opening Night
The Sacramento Kings could be making the lineup change they need. All offseason, fans have expected the Kings to go into the 2026-27 season with a starting five of Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, De'Andre Hunter, and Domantas Sabonis.
Ben Simmons News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Kings to Make Ben Simmons Decision After 1 Preseason Game
Ben Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings in September, giving the former No. 1 overall pick an opportunity to restart his NBA career after a season away from basketball.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Doug Christie: Ben Simmons can help Kings in plenty of ways
Ben Simmons has played nine preseason minutes for the Kings. Doug Christie already sounds pretty sure about the fit. “We want to defend, rebound, and run the floor and share the basketball.
Maxime Raynaud News / Field Level Media / October 11
Kings C Maxime Raynaud (knee) to be re-evaluated in 2 weeks
Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right patellar subluxation in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced Sunday afternoon.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. listens intently as Draymond Green yaps ear off with advice
Darius Acuff Jr. got an early lesson from one of the NBA’s most experienced voices when Sacramento faced Golden State in a preseason matchup. Warriors veteran Draymond Green took the opportunity to share advice with the Kings rookie, who appeared focused on what the four-time NBA champion had to say.
Maxime Raynaud News / Hoops Rumors / October 11
Kings’ Maxime Raynaud Leaves Court In Wheelchair After Knee Injury
Kings center Maxime Raynaud may have suffered a serious injury to his right knee in Saturday’s preseason game with Golden State, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9
Vivek Ranadive reportedly pulled a Michael Scott with the Kings
Vivek Ranadive was apparently looking more like the head of Dunder Mifflin than the head of an NBA team. The Sacramento Kings owner Ranadive recently addressed the team during a fancy dinner around the start of training camp, Zach Lowe of The Ringer reported this week.
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