Sacramento Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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 / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 6

Winners and Losers of the Kings Trade Deadline

The trade deadline is officially over, and much to the dismay of many fans, the Sacramento Kings had a quiet day yesterday. They made a big move by sending out Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder for De'Andre Hunter, but other than Schröder, all of the veterans that they were trying to move are still on the roster.

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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?

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 6

Projecting the Kings' Starting Lineup and Rotation After the Trade Deadline

In what was anticipated to be a very eventful trade deadline for the Sacramento Kings, by the time the buzzer sounded at noon PT on Thursday, they completed just one deal.

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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.

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 5

Every Kings Trade Deadline Deal of the Past Five Seasons

The 2026 trade deadline has now come and gone, completing just one trade before the clock struck noon PST. Sacramento is no stranger to deals at the deadline.

Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Kings-Raptors trade involving Domantas Sabonis could be coming this offseason

The NBA Trade Deadline came to a cease as of Thursday afternoon with Domantas Sabonis staying put. The Sacramento Kings big man originally rose as a trade idea for the Toronto Raptors before things went south.

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).

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 5

Should the Kings Target Cam Thomas After Being Waived by the Nets?

The Sacramento Kings appear to be entering a new phase focused more on long-term flexibility than immediate contention. As the franchise evaluates its direction, rebuilding and asset accumulation have become increasingly central to its strategy.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 5

How Hanging On To Sabonis Makes Life Harder for Kings

The Sacramento Kings have been involved in about as many trade rumors as any team in the league. Ja Morant was linked to the Kings as the Memphis Grizzlies look to move their star guard as part of their impending rebuild.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 5

The Kings' Trade Deadline Silence Is Louder Than Any Move

The NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and the Sacramento Kings stayed quiet. Outside of a move that sent Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for De'Andre Hunter, the Kings stayed quiet as the deadline buzzer sounded.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 5

All-Star Guard Reportedly Does Not Want Trade to Kings

The NBA trade deadline is just hours away, and rumors continue to swirl after a dizzying few days in the association. The Kings have been quiet since they traded Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis for De'Andre Hunter, but they are still involved with some of the biggest names on the trade market.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 5

Kings' Harsh Reality Is Setting in Before NBA Trade Deadline

While the Sacramento Kings were expected to be heavy sellers at this year's NBA trade deadline, with the buzzer set to sound in just hours, fans need to prepare for a different scenario.

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.

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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.

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