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Kings' Maxime Raynaud Sends Bold Message to NBA After Pelicans Game

The Sacramento Kings picked up their second straight win and 21st of the season on Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, led by a strong effort by rookie big man Maxime Raynaud.

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Dylan Cardwell, Kings reject Pelicans in final seconds

Dylan Cardwell made a pair of emphatic blocks in the waning moments to cap a stretch of clutch defensive plays as the Sacramento Kings sent the visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a seventh consecutive loss with a 117-113 decision on Friday.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 4

Kings Rookies Shine in Hard Fought Win Over Pelicans

This. This is what the final stretch of the Sacramento Kings season has been missing so far. A game where the young players lead the charge to win a close contest.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 3

3 Sleeper Picks Kings Could Target in the Second Round

As the Sacramento Kings continue building toward sustained contention, the second round of the NBA Draft has quietly become an area where the franchise has found real value.

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The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

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Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 3

Zach LaVine's Future With Kings Becomes Clear in New Report

The Sacramento Kings will have a slew of big decisions to make this offseason, and with just five games left in the 2025-26 regular season, the clock is almost ticking.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 3

What a Top-Three Draft Pick Would Mean for the Kings

In the 2022-23 season, the Sacramento Kings finally snapped a 16-year playoff drought. Despite missing the playoffs for 16 straight years, though, the Kings picked in the top three of the NBA Draft just once.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

DeMar DeRozan opens up about inspiring a young RJ Barrett

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-115. In the process, DeMar DeRozan continued to climb the all-time scoring list, passing Dominque Wilkins for 17th.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 2

Predicting the Kings' Final Five Regular Season Games

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings finished a five-game road trip with an upset win over the Toronto Raptors after losing each of the first four games of the trip.

Maxime Raynaud News / Hoops Wire / April 2

Sixers’ VJ Edgecombe, Kings’ Maxime Raynaud named Rookies of Month

Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe has been named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for March, while Kings center Maxime Raynaud earned the honor in the Western Conference, the NBA announced.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Sixers’ Edgecombe, Kings’ Raynaud Named Rookies Of The Month

Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe has been named the Eastern Conference’s Rookie of the Month for March, while Kings big man Maxime Raynaud has won the award for the Western Conference, the NBA announced today (Twitter link).

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Sacramento Kings News / Stadium Rant / April 2

The Sacramento Kings Have A Culture Problem

Boy howdy it’s been a rough few years for the Sacramento Kings. From losing De’Aaron Fox and Head Coach Mike Brown to genuinely being one of the worst basketball teams in the league, the Sacramento Kings have played host to a number of issues just over the past couple years.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 2

How Kings' Upset Win vs. Raptors Impacts NBA Draft Lottery

After losing four straight games and six of their previous seven, the Sacramento Kings finally picked up a win on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors.

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Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

Kings’ Russell Westbrook fires hilarious jab at DeMar DeRozan over slow start

DeMar DeRozan starred in the absence of Russell Westbrook in the Sacramento Kings’ 123-115 victory over the Toronto Raptors, returning with 28 points and four assists.

DeMar DeRozan News / Athlon Sports / April 1

DeMar DeRozan Reaches Historic Scoring Milestone And Reminds NBA Of His Consistency

DeMar DeRozan has built his career in a way that rarely dominates headlines but always demands respect, and now that steady production has officially turned into history.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Kings vie for elusive road win in visit to spiraling Nets

For the past three-plus months, every time the Sacramento Kings visited an Eastern Conference city, they fell short. The next chance at redemption on the road against an Eastern foe will occur Sunday night when the Kings visit the Brooklyn Nets.

Maxime Raynaud News / NBA Draft on SI / March 27

Maxime Raynaud is a Building Block for the Sacramento Kings' Future

With just nine games left in the Kings' season, it's safe to say that Maxime Raynaud is the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft. Even though Sacramento is in the basement of the league, early returns suggest that the second-round pick is a major cog in its way to the top.

DaQuan Jeffries News / Hoops Rumors / March 26

Kings Sign DaQuan Jeffries To 10-Day Contract

The Kings have signed veteran swingman DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. It’s a hardship deal, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link), which means Sacramento didn’t have to waive anyone from its 15-man roster to make room for Jeffries.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Injury Update After 2 Missed Games

Russell Westbrook has been out of action for the Sacramento Kings for the past two games. The former NBA Most Valuable Player has been sidelined by a foot injury, which is an issue he has been dealing with for an extended period.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / March 24

Kings' Rookie Continues Remarkable Journey in Recent G League Win

The Sacramento Kings added multiple players in the 2025 draft class. The team added Nique Clifford in the first round, then selected Maxime Raynaud in the second.

Markelle Fultz News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Former No. 1 overall pick is returning to the NBA

A former No. 1 overall pick is getting the chance to return to the NBA, at least for a brief stint.

Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker against the Suns

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Jae Crowder News / Hoops Rumors / March 22

Jae Crowder Signs With Team In Puerto Rico

Free agent forward Jae Crowder has signed with the Vaqueros de Bayamon, the Puerto Rican team announced on social media (Instagram link). Bayamon is the defending champion of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional, the top basketball league in Puerto Rico.

Precious Achiuwa News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Watch: Kings player hilariously gets back at a ref after traveling call

Sacramento Kings big man Precious Achiuwa showed no fear when he tried to troll a referee during a game on Sunday. In the third quarter of a game against the Utah Jazz at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., Achiuwa was hit with a traveling call after trying to finish a lay-up in transition.