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Kings’ Zach LaVine enters contract year with ‘extremely high’ standards

Zach LaVine is entering a contract year, coming off an injury-shortened season and playing for a Kings team that won 22 games. His expectations haven’t dropped.

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Patrick Beverley says Russell Westbrook 'might be back' in NBA

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook hung up his sneakers earlier last month. The decision came as a shock to his NBA fans as well as to former NBA players who have watched him up close.

Zach Lavine News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Exclusive: Zach LaVine tips hat to Russell Westbrook, calls him ‘one of the best humans I’ve met’

BOSTON — Russell Westbrook shocked everyone this summer when he announced his retirement from the game of basketball. After 18 strong seasons in the NBA, Westbrook officially left the game, doing so on his terms in an announcement video posted throughout social media.

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In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 18

What We Learned From the Kings' Offseason (and What Comes Next)

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with more questions than answers still, but it's quietly been a busy offseason for Scott Perry and the rest of the front office.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 18

Kings Cannot Overlook Young Free Agent Wing to Fill Final Roster Spot

With training camp approaching, the Sacramento Kings might already have their roster for the 2026-27 season figured out. After signing Ben Simmons to a

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 17

Kings' Plans Hint At Zach LaVine's Future With Team

The Sacramento Kings' offseason may be over after the Elfrid Payton signing , but that doesn't mean their work on the rebuild is anywhere near done, with a large 2027 offseason looming.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 17

How Kings Are in Play for Jalen Duren and Jonathan Kuminga in 2027

The Sacramento Kings have not done anything to significantly shake up the roster this offseason, but next year, things could get hectic. With two-time All-Star Zach LaVine opting into his $49 million player option for 2026-27, this should be the last season the Kings have to deal with the lucratively paid guard.

Jake Stephens News / Hoops Rumors / September 17

Bucks Sign Jake Stephens

The Bucks have signed center Jake Stephens, the team announced in a press release. Details of the deal weren’t specified, but it figures to be a non-guaranteed training camp that includes Exhibit 10 language.

Doug Christie News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Is Doug Christie already on the hot seat with Kings?

The Kings kept Doug Christie after a 22-60 season. That does not necessarily mean they intend to keep him after another one. Logan Struck of Kings on SI raised the question of what Christie must accomplish to remain Sacramento’s coach beyond 2026-27.

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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 16

Why Kings Potential Future Duo Would Be Easy To Build Around

The Sacramento Kings may be playing the long game this offseason, as they now not only await the contracts of Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and Malik Monk to lose another year or expire, but also you can throw in the possibility of Jalen Duren signing with the Kings next offseason in the mix of things to look forward to as well.

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Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 16

One Reason the Kings Are Not Close to a Domantas Sabonis Trade

The 2026 offseason has been a crazy one across the NBA, with a handful of big-name stars getting traded. Despite an initial expectation of making similar changes, the Sacramento Kings have stood pat this summer.

Ben Simmons News / The Lead / September 16

The Ben Simmons Signing Has Sacramento Kings Fans Divided

On the morning of Sept. 4, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Kings agreed to sign former three-time All-Star Ben Simmons to a veteran minimum deal.

Elfrid Payton News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Kings add Elfrid Payton to compete for roster spot

The Kings are adding another veteran guard who can pass, defend and rebound. Shooting? Well, no roster is perfect. Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to join Sacramento and will compete for a regular-season roster spot, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Kings To Sign Elfrid Payton

Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 15

One Under the Radar Stat the Kings Need To Improve Next Season

The Sacramento Kings were so bad last season that it's genuinely hard to look at the stats and have any major takeaways. In the midst of a 22-win season, the Kings were, unsurprisingly, at the bottom of many of the stats in the league as they struggled on both offense and defense.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 15

Draymond Green Details Why Kings Were Right to Sign Ben Simmons

While it certainly hasn't been the most loved move of the NBA offseason, the Sacramento Kings made a smart decision by signing former three-time All-Star Ben Simmons to a veteran minimum contract.

Ben Simmons News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Kings GM Explains Why Sacramento Signed Ben Simmons Despite Health Concerns

Ben Simmons has returned to the NBA after sitting out an entire season and signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings this summer. Scott Perry, the Kings’ general manager, recently spoke with Kirsten Moran-Keller of Fox40 News and shared what excites him most about Ben Simmons’ return.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 14