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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.

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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.

Amar'e Stoudemire News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

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.

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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 / 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).

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.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

DeMar DeRozan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Kings’ DeMar DeRozan climbs up all-time list while playing where it all began for him

The 2025-26 NBA season is a lost one for the Sacramento Kings, but that’s not going to stop DeMar DeRozan from getting buckets. The veteran shooting guard

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 1

Kings Get Good DeMar DeRozan News Before Raptors Homecoming

For just the second time this season, the Sacramento Kings played without DeMar DeRozan. In their last outing, a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, DeRozan was sidelined due to right hamstring soreness.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 31

Two Things to Watch in Kings' Final Six Games

As the Sacramento Kings' season nears it's much-needed end, it may feel like there isn't much left to watch for in games that feel like a formality at this point.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 31

Top Five Prospects In Final Four Kings Should Have Eyes On

As March Madness reaches its final stage, we are officially down to the Final Four, and the spotlight has never been brighter. With just a handful of games left, NBA teams are zeroing in on prospects who can perform under pressure and translate their skills to the next level.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 31

Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade Gives Russell Westbrook His Flowers

Last offseason, Russell Westbrook was on the brink of being forced into retirement or overseas basketball when no NBA teams were willing to sign him. Fortunately, the Sacramento Kings took a chance on the former MVP, keeping his NBA career alive for at least one more year.

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.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 28

You won’t believe where Patrick Beverley ranked Russell Westbrook in all-time PG rankings

When current Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook retires from the NBA, he will go down as a Hall of Famer and remembered as one of the greatest players to ever play the game.

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.

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.