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Patrick Beverley: Lakers, NBA Media Forced Russell Westbrook Into An Early Retirement

Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA despite offers from multiple teams to continue playing. Patrick Beverley, his former teammate from the Lakers, blames the NBA media and their former team for forcing his hand with consistent criticism.

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Sabonis' Three-Point Shot Could Define the Kings' Season

In the dog days of summer, as we wait for the offseason to crawl to a close, we're left to ponder what the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season will look like.

DeMar DeRozan News / Fadeaway World / August 18

The Best Spot For DeMar DeRozan Revealed As Top NBA Free Agent

The Washington Wizards have experienced a major roster overhaul this summer. After going 17-65 last season (the worst record in the NBA), they responded with a series of moves that have drastically improved their place in the NBA hierarchy.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / August 18

What Stands Out About the Kings’ 2026-27 Schedule?

Last week, the NBA revealed the full schedules for every team. After previously sharing specific game days, such as Christmas and Emirates NBA Cup matchups, fans of every team can now mark their calendars for key showdowns.

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In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 18

Kings' Plan for Darius Acuff Jr. Has Been Made Clear This Offseason

The Sacramento Kings took a swing on Arkansas Razorbacks product Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and they obviously have big plans for the talented point guard.

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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 / Fadeaway World / August 18

Bill Simmons Ranks Russell Westbrook Only 10th Among The Best Guards Of The Last 20 Years

Russell Westbrook, who retired recently, was one of the most explosive guards in NBA history, arguably the most explosive ever, but Bill Simmons still believes there are nine guards in the last 20 years who had better peaks.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 18

Where Kings Stars Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis Rank in NBA 2K27 Ratings

While NBA 2K ratings do not always seem like the most accurate way to determine how good a player is, it has become a noteworthy system. Every summer and throughout the season, player ratings are updated, and it is always intriguing to see how the rating-makers value different players heading into the new season.

Tyrese Haliburton News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 17

Latest Haliburton Story Is Perfect Reminder For Kings New Front Office

The Sacramento Kings are entering the exciting stages of their rebuild with the addition of Darius Acuff Jr , but that doesn't mean that reminders of what could have been won't continue to pop up from time to time, especially with Tyrese Haliburton making his return to the court after missing last season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 17

Why the Kings' Final Roster Addition Is Not as Important as It Seems

NBA training camp starts in about six weeks, and most teams across the league have their roster already figured out for the 2026-27 season. While the Sacramento Kings are not technically in that group, they might as well be.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Rumors / August 17

Russell Westbrook Declined Two-Year Offer From Wizards Before Retiring

When Russell Westbrook announced his retirement last week, it wasn’t because nobody wanted to sign him for the upcoming season, Marc Stein of the Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column (subscriber link).

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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.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Report: Russell Westbrook ‘balked’ at 1 team’s multi-year offer before choosing to retire

Russell Westbrook apparently chose to retire rather than take a smaller role with the Washington Wizards. Westbrook rocked the basketball world on Wednesday when he announced his retirement from the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 16

Every Kings Draft Pick From the Last Five Years and Where They Are Now

As we approach the 2026-27 season, the Sacramento Kings are finally pivoting to what feels like a true rebuild. True rebuilds are usually centered around drafting and developing young talent.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

NBA trade idea sends Jonathan Kuminga to Kings, Domantas Sabonis to Blazers

Jonathan Kuminga is still looking for a home, so naturally, we have reached the let’s trade half the Western Conference portion of the offseason. Jackson Caudell and Rohan Raman of Hawks On SI cooked up a three-team sign-and-trade proposal involving the Hawks, Kings and Trail Blazers.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Nick Young tries to recruit Russell Westbrook after retirement, calls out DeMar DeRozan

Former Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook’s decision to retire after an 18-year NBA career has already led to speculation about what could come next for the nine-time All-Star.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 16

The Most Important Kings Player in 2026-27 Might Surprise You

The Sacramento Kings have wildly low expectations for the 2026-27 season, with many projecting them to be the league's worst team, but some fans have higher hopes.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 16

Russell Westbrook vs. Chris Paul: Who Had The Better NBA Career? (Full Breakdown)

Russell Westbrook officially called time on his NBA career this week, closing the last chapter on an 18-season journey that was both spectacular and constantly debated.

Malik Monk News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 16

Everything to Know About Malik Monk's Potential Contract Extension

As the offseason rolls along, the Sacramento Kings have a few veterans who are extension eligible. In addition to center Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk is also eligible to extend right now.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 15

Projecting the Kings' Starting Lineup and Full Rotation for 2026-27 Season

The Sacramento Kings' roster for the 2026-27 season is nearly complete, with just one more signing left to get to the NBA-mandated minimum of 14 players under standard contracts.

Darius Acuff News / NBA Draft on SI / August 15

NBA Rookie Preview: Two Statistical Goals for Darius Acuff Jr.

With August now well underway, the NBA off-season continues to quietly move along quickly. The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals in June, the draft came and went ten days later, and the entirety of Summer League has already run its course.

Russell Westbrook News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 15

Kings' Top Free Agent Targets After Russell Westbrook's Retirement

As the Sacramento Kings searched for a veteran guard to fill their 14th roster spot, things were trending toward a Russell Westbrook reunion. However, the future Hall of Fame point guard announced his retirement this week, and now the Kings will have to look elsewhere to fill that void.