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Kings become 1st team to hit unfortunate milestone in 2026

The Sacramento Kings’ Saturday night unfolded as a chronicle of misfortune, as they lost 132-126 to the Cleveland Cavaliers at home. With the loss, Sacramento dropped to 12-42 on the season and tied the longest losing streak in the Sacramento era at 12 games, first set by the 1997-98 squad.

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Kings Lose to New-Look Cavs, Tie Record Long Losing Streak

A season that will live in infamy will actually make the record books. The Sacramento Kings fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-126, falling to 12-42 on the season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 7

Kings Are One of the League’s Best at Developing Two-Way Players

The Sacramento Kings have quietly established themselves as one of the NBA’s best organizations at developing two-way players into legitimate contributors.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 7

Kings' Rest-of-Season Plan for Veteran Stars Revealed by Scott Perry

The Sacramento Kings were expected to move on from their veteran stars at the trade deadline, but as it came and went, guys like Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, and Zach LaVine are still on the roster.

Anthony Davis News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Dylan Cardwell News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 7

Kings GM Compares Dylan Cardwell to Hall of Fame Center

The highlight of the Sacramento Kings' season so far has been the unexpected play of undrafted rookie Dylan Cardwell, who recently earned himself a well-deserved four-year contract .

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Malik Monk News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Kings’ Malik Monk showcases sixth man prowess with 3-point barrage

The Sacramento Kings have not had a great season. Sacramento though got a fabulous performance on Friday from guard Malik Monk. Monk was draining 3’s with ease, as the Kings tangled with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Scott Perry News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

GM Scott Perry Not Expecting Buyouts For Kings Veterans

Speaking to the media on Friday, Kings general manager Scott Perry said he’s not anticipating to reach any buyout agreements with the veteran players on the team’s roster, as James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com relays (via Twitter).

Doug Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Doug Christie gets reassurance on future with Kings

Job security goes a long way for Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie, who took over for Mike Brown on an interim basis last season before accepting

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Kings ink promising rookie big man to standard contract

Thanks to the Sacramento Kings’ two for one trade that saw them bring in De’Andre Hunter in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, they created an open roster spot so they could convert the contract of one of their promising young players from a two-way to a standard one.

Dylan Cardwell News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Kings Convert Dylan Cardwell To Four-Year Standard Deal

The Kings have officially promoted Dylan Cardwell from his two-way contract to a multiyear standard deal, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via James Ham of The Kings Beat).

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Career Milestone in 18th NBA Season

Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings have struggled mightily this season. Recently, the Kings have lost nine in a row entering Wednesday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5

Nikola Jokic ties Oscar Robertson's triple-double mark

Nikola Jokic tying Oscar Robertson's triple-double mark reduces concerns about Nuggets' slump

The Denver Nuggets are now 1-3 since center Nikola Jokic returned from a left knee injury, but at least he's still racking up triple-doubles.

Jalen Brunson sets new Knicks record in win over Nuggets

Lakers' Luka Doncic opens up about playing with LeBron James

Blowout loss could be Draymond Green's last game as a Warrior

Lakers' Jaxson Hayes suspended by NBA for the strangest reason

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to be sidelined by abdominal strain

New Clippers guard Darius Garland already has connection with the team

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / February 5

Report: Sacramento Kings Buyout Buzz Around Superstar Guard Hits a Sudden Reality Check

The Sacramento Kings may not be shining in the 2025-26 NBA season, but they’re certainly turning heads this trade season. Entering with some major names on the block, the Kings ramped up their activity as the deadline approached.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

Could a California team take a big swing before NBA trade deadline?

Trade-deadline week is underway, and if history has taught us anything, it’s that anything can happen when front offices feel the pressure of the clock.

Anthony Davis trade closes books on disastrous Luka Doncic deal

Wizards building nothing out of something with wild Anthony Davis trade

Hornets swing trade for sixth man, acquire Coby White from Bulls

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