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Why the Kings' Final Roster Addition Is Not as Important as It Seems

NBA training camp starts in about six weeks, and most teams across the league have their roster already figured out for the 2026-27 season. While the Sacramento Kings are not technically in that group, they might as well be.

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Russell Westbrook’s Real Reasons For Rejecting Kings And Wizards Revealed

Future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook chose to walk away from the game of basketball on Wednesday, despite interest in his services. The Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards wanted Westbrook, but he rejected them and chose to retire on his own terms.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 17

Wizards linked again to DeMar DeRozan after Russell Westbrook stiff-arm

The Washington Wizards are looking to compete this season, which means that the days of them being near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings should be over.

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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 / Hoops Rumors / August 17

Russell Westbrook Declined Two-Year Offer From Wizards Before Retiring

When Russell Westbrook announced his retirement last week, it wasn’t because nobody wanted to sign him for the upcoming season, Marc Stein of the Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column (subscriber link).

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Report: Russell Westbrook ‘balked’ at 1 team’s multi-year offer before choosing to retire

Russell Westbrook apparently chose to retire rather than take a smaller role with the Washington Wizards. Westbrook rocked the basketball world on Wednesday when he announced his retirement from the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 16

Every Kings Draft Pick From the Last Five Years and Where They Are Now

As we approach the 2026-27 season, the Sacramento Kings are finally pivoting to what feels like a true rebuild. True rebuilds are usually centered around drafting and developing young talent.

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.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Nick Young tries to recruit Russell Westbrook after retirement, calls out DeMar DeRozan

Former Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook’s decision to retire after an 18-year NBA career has already led to speculation about what could come next for the nine-time All-Star.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 16

The Most Important Kings Player in 2026-27 Might Surprise You

The Sacramento Kings have wildly low expectations for the 2026-27 season, with many projecting them to be the league's worst team, but some fans have higher hopes.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 16

Russell Westbrook vs. Chris Paul: Who Had The Better NBA Career? (Full Breakdown)

Russell Westbrook officially called time on his NBA career this week, closing the last chapter on an 18-season journey that was both spectacular and constantly debated.

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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 / August 15

Projecting the Kings' Starting Lineup and Full Rotation for 2026-27 Season

The Sacramento Kings' roster for the 2026-27 season is nearly complete, with just one more signing left to get to the NBA-mandated minimum of 14 players under standard contracts.

Darius Acuff News / NBA Draft on SI / August 15

NBA Rookie Preview: Two Statistical Goals for Darius Acuff Jr.

With August now well underway, the NBA off-season continues to quietly move along quickly. The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in June, the draft came and went ten days later, and the entirety of Summer League has already run its course.

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Russell Westbrook News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 15

Kings' Top Free Agent Targets After Russell Westbrook's Retirement

As the Sacramento Kings searched for a veteran guard to fill their 14th roster spot, things were trending toward a Russell Westbrook reunion. However, the future Hall of Fame point guard announced his retirement this week, and now the Kings will have to look elsewhere to fill that void.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 15

Is Russell Westbrook Joining Ice Cube’s BIG3 After NBA Retirement? Here’s What to Know

Russell Westbroom was closed the book on his NBA career, but basketball may not be finished with him yet. The 37-year-old former MVP still has the athleticism, competitive fire and fan following to make another league tempting.

NBA News / HITC / August 15

‘Living month to month’- Former NBA star reveals biggest ‘politician’ regret from his career

In a recent podcast appearance, former Sacramento Kings player Willie Cauley-Stein opened up on what he regrets most from his time in the NBA. Willie Cauley-Stein lived the dream for seven years, playing for multiple NBA teams.

Russell Westbrook News / EssentiallySports / August 15

'You Didn’t Look at Him the Same': Gilbert Arenas Reveals How Russell Westbrook’s Legacy Was Tarnished

The reactions to Russell Westbrook’s retirement are following a recurring theme. The NBA world is mostly up in arms defending his unfair legacy. Even former

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 14

Kings Among NBA's Most Undesirable Teams in 2026-27 Schedule Release

The Sacramento Kings' 2026-27 schedule has been fully released. There are a few things that Kings fans can look forward to, like Darius Acuff Jr.'s debut, De'Aaron Fox and Mike Brown's return to Sacramento, and even DeMar DeRozan's return once he signs with his next team.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / August 14

Russell Westbrook Retires After 18 Seasons: Career Stats, Records and Legacy

Russell Westbrook has retired from the NBA after 18 seasons, ending one of the most explosive, productive and debated careers in modern basketball. The 37-year-old announced his retirement on August 12, 2026, through social media rather than a traditional press conference.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 14

2x NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo Hints at Potential Kings Signing

The Sacramento Kings need to sign at least one more player for the 2026-27 season, and there is an expectation that they will add a veteran guard to the mix.

Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 14

How Darius Acuff Jr. Can Break Two Kings Rookie Records

The Sacramento Kings come into the season with a new energy, thanks in large part to Darius Acuff Jr. The seventh overall pick comes in as the hopeful next star for Sacramento and will immediately be handed the keys to the kingdom in his first NBA season.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / August 14

Russell Westbrook Finds Post-Retirement Opportunities As Nick Young And Ice Cube Attempt To Recruit Him

NBA fans were dealt some shocking news as Russell Westbrook recently announced his retirement on social media. After a spectacular 18-year stint marked by several noteworthy accomplishments, the curtain has officially come down on Westbrook’s career.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 13

Magic Johnson sends powerful message on Russell Westbrook’s retirement

Former MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from basketball after 18 seasons, and a legendary Lakers point guard is showing him love. Magic Johnson took to his X account to pay tribute to Westbrook.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 13

Kings Catch A Huge Break With 2026-27 Schedule Compared to Last Season

With the full NBA schedule out , the Sacramento Kings can breathe a sigh of relief. They'll still have to play every team in the league throughout the season, but compared to last year, the schedule starts off much easier at the beginning of the campaign.

DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / August 12