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Kings Reporters Caught on Hot Mic Calling Ben Simmons 'Cringe' and Zach LaVine a 'Prick'

Last season, Raptors reporters landed in hot water after leaked audio caught them talking about Scottie Barnes. Now, Sacramento has its own hot-mic problem.

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Ben Simmons Sends Hopeful Message to Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Jr.

Guess what day it is! No, not hump day… It's NBA media day, which means that we’re less than a week away from preseason basketball. The Sacramento Kings

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Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Kings reporters get caught on a hot mic dissing Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine

The Sacramento Kings are still not beating the circus allegations. Monday marked media day for the Kings and a number of other teams around the NBA. But an unfortunate moment occurred when a few reporters for the Kings were caught dissing multiple players while live on a hot mic.

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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.

Ben Simmons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Kings’ Ben Simmons reveals top goal for NBA comeback with Sacramento

Former Clippers forward Ben Simmons sat out the 2025-26 NBA season but signed with the Sacramento Kings this offseason giving him a chance at redemption.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 28

Scott Perry Shares Franchise Mandate For Kings 2026-27 Season

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 NBA season with little to no expectations around the league, but that doesn't mean they don't have internal goals to accomplish in their second year under General Manager Scott Perry.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 28

3 Biggest Questions Heading Into Kings Media Day

The time has finally come. Media day is here for the Sacramento Kings, and we're finally going to start getting answers to the multitude of questions surrounding the rebuilding team.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / September 27

Sacramento Kings 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Sacramento Kings are coming off another disappointing season, finishing 22-60 in 2025-26. Now, they enter the year with a projected starting lineup that has played zero games together and new pieces across the board.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 27

Kings GM Scott Perry Sets Expectations for HC Doug Christie This Season

The Sacramento Kings have a handful of notable players potentially entering their final season with the franchise, but there is someone who could also be in their last run as a King who is not talked about as much: Doug Christie.

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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 26

Kings' Jalen Duren Pursuit Hints at Maxime Raynaud's Future

The Sacramento Kings have not been shy about their pursuit of Jalen Duren. As the Kings and Domantas Sabonis creep towards their imminent breakup, it makes sense that Scott Perry is actively searching for Sabonis' replacement to man the center position.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 26

Kings Might've Just Signed the Ideal Point Guard to Training Camp Roster

This offseason, the Sacramento Kings did not make many substantial moves, but their G League affiliate in Stockton made one intriguing trade. In early September, they acquired the rights to Tristen Newton, a versatile point guard who could make a name for himself if given the opportunity.

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Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 25

Kings GM Speaks On Ben Simmons' Health, Desire to Return

The Sacramento Kings made a late splash in free agency when they brought in Ben Simmons to help shore up their backup point guard spot, and while we'll have to wait and see if his return will live up to the hype, it's hard not to get excited about Simmons joining the Kings in his NBA return.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 25

3 Kings Players Who Could Get Cut Out of the Rotation This Season

The Sacramento Kings have a much more crowded rotation than most fans would expect for the 2026-27 season. Despite being projected to be one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, the Kings have a talented roster, and head coach Doug Christie will struggle to figure out who to play and who to sit.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

Ben Simmons’ message to Scott Perry on why he chose to sign with Kings

As the Sacramento Kings prepare to begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, general manager Scott Perry revealed Ben Simmons’ message about why he chose Sacramento for his NBA comeback.

Matthew Dellavedova News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Cavs giving Matthew Dellavedova a well-earned night of his own

Bobbleheads are fun. Foam fingers are fine. But the best part of the Cavaliers’ 2026-27 promotional schedule is Matthew Dellavedova getting a night of his own.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 25

Kings Could Make a Huge Mistake With Jalen Duren Rumors

The Sacramento Kings have never been a top free agent destination, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. When you don’t have the weather of Los Angeles,

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 24

The Most Important Question For Kings First 10 Games

The Sacramento Kings are entering the 2026-27 season with a multitude of questions . From the future of veterans Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and Malik Monk to how the rookies Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp will look as they begin their NBA careers, there's no shortage of storylines for Sacramento this year.

Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / September 24

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.

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.

Domantas Sabonis News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Domantas Sabonis’ Trade Value Revealed: Not Good News For The Kings

The Sacramento Kings are in no position to compete, but they have yet to go all-in on a full rebuild. With Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine still on the team, win-now veterans remain part of the core rotation, despite minimal expectations.

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

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Clippers veteran Nicolas Batum announces his retirement

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Sacramento Kings 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.