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Insider Reveals When Will Ben Simmons Make His Kings Debut

Ben Simmons is getting closer to returning to NBA action. However, the Sacramento Kings do not want to rush him. The former three-time All-Star has stayed away from the NBA for the entire 2025-26 season.

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Three Things to Watch For As Kings Kick Off Preseason In Sacramento

The Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors faced off in Quebec to mark the start of the NBA’s preseason schedule, and the rest of the league isn’t far behind. The Sacramento Kings have been gearing up to face the Los Angeles Lakers with an intense training camp, and according to head coach Doug Christie, the air around the team feels different this year.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 5

Every Kings Debut to Watch for in Preseason Opener vs. Lakers

We will finally get real Sacramento Kings basketball for the first time in six months on Monday night. The Kings are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento's Golden 1 Center on Monday, giving the home fans a taste of what this new-look team might have in store this season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 4

One Kings Player Most Likely to Break Out This Season

The Sacramento Kings have expectations as low as any team in the NBA this season, but that could work in their favor. Projected to be one of the league's worst teams, the Kings are playing with a chip on their shoulder, and every player in Sacramento has something to prove.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 3

Domantas Sabonis Dismisses Kings Trade Rumors With Blunt Response

The first week of training camp is in the books, and the Sacramento Kings continue the crawl to the 2026-27 NBA season with a renewed sense of energy. It's the beauty of training camp, every year.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / October 3

Projected Kings Starting Lineup and Rotation After Week 1 of Training Camp

The Sacramento Kings are now wrapping up their first week of training camp, and with their preseason opener on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers, we should start getting a much clearer picture of what their rotation might look like this season.

WNBA News

WNBA playoff takeaways: Valkyries outlast Wings to advance to semifinals

Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

A'ja Wilson's clutch game leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever

WNBA playoff takeaways: A'ja Wilson's clutch performance leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever in Game 3 win

WNBA playoffs: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, Dream win big

WNBA playoff takeaways: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season with record performance, Atlanta livin' the Dream

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 3

Kings reporter says she was wrongly identified after viral hot-mic moment

The viral hot-mic mess from Kings media day has produced another unfortunate development. NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Tristi Rodriguez says she was wrongly

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / October 3

'Watched My Name and Reputation Be Tarnished': Female Kings Reporter Breaks Silence After Hot Mic Controversy

The Sacramento Kings’ Media Day took an unexpected turn after a private conversation between reporters was picked up by a live microphone. The clip quickly spread online, and people began discussing the reporters’ identities.

Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / October 2

Ben Simmons has response after practice jumper goes viral

Ben Simmons is back in the NBA. So naturally, we’re already talking about his jump shot again. Some traditions never die. A video of Simmons taking 3-pointers after a Kings practice went viral this week, with one particular airball receiving considerably more attention than anything that went through the basket.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / October 2

Kings' Playstyle Goals Are Crystal Clear After First Week of Training Camp

The early days of training camp are generally some of the best days of the year for some franchises. For some, it's the start of a hopeful championship run.