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Maxime Raynaud's X-Factor to Stardom and Kings Success

The Sacramento Kings didn't have many things go right last season, but easily at the top of the list was the standout performances of their three rookies in Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell.

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Could the Kings Be Better Next Season Than Expected?

After a disastrous 22-60 season for the Sacramento Kings, it is challenging for fans to stay positive. However, there could be reason to be optimistic for next season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 27

How the Kings Blundered Their Head Coach Situation

The Sacramento Kings are staying committed to head coach Doug Christie moving forward, and while there is still a chance for the rookie coach to improve, it is hard to deny that the franchise made a mistake.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 27

Kings Host Two Ideal Second-Round Targets for Pre-Draft Workout

The Sacramento Kings have three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting at Nos. 7, 34, and 45, meaning they will be adding three key pieces to their young core on June 23 and 24.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

Kings Must Avoid These Two Rumored NBA Draft Trades

It is no secret that the Sacramento Kings are targeting Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. in the 2026 NBA Draft, but just how desperate are they to land him?

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

Why a Kings' Zach LaVine Trade Seems Unlikely

The Sacramento Kings have a veteran core of Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan, and the consensus expectation is that they will trade them this offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 25

Why Acuff's Defensive Concerns Shouldn't Scare Away Kings, or Fans

Defense has been the talk of the town in Sacramento for years, as the Kings have struggled on slowing down their opponents for years. Even when they made their magical Beam Team run and broke the playoff drought, they did so with the most explosive offense to date in the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 25

Kings Bring In Two Big East Stars for Pre-Draft Workouts

We are less than one month away from the 2026 NBA draft, and the Sacramento Kings are starting to get the ball rolling on pre-draft workouts. Last week,

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 25

Ranking Kings' Best Building Blocks Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft

Before the 2025 offseason, the Sacramento Kings' young core was gloomy. Led solely by the fourth-overall pick in the 2022 draft, Keegan Murray, the Kings' future was in a dark place as they built around aging veterans.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 24

Buy or Sell: Kings Reportedly Interested in Darius Acuff Jr.

The Sacramento Kings will have a handful of talented prospects available for them with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but one incoming rookie seemingly has all their attention.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 24

3 Second-Round Prospects the Kings Should Have Circled After Draft Workouts

The Sacramento Kings' 2026 NBA Draft process is in full swing, as the franchise has begun doing its homework on prospects who should be available for them in the second round or in undrafted free agency.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 23

Why It's the Perfect Time for Kings to Trade Up in 2026 NBA Draft

Despite falling in the 2026 NBA Draft lottery to the No. 7 pick, the Sacramento Kings are actually sitting in a favorable position moving forward. Not only should the Kings be able to land their potential franchise point guard at No.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 23

Re-Sign or Let Walk? Evaluating the Kings' 2026 Free Agents

Everyone is focused on who the Sacramento Kings could add to the roster this offseason, but who will they be actively trying to keep in the mix? The Kings have four players gearing up to hit unrestricted free agency, two entering restricted free agency, and two with key options to monitor.

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Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Report: Sacramento Kings Have Their Eyes Set on One Young Guard Ahead of the NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings badly need a long-term answer at point guard, and it looks like they may already have a favorite in mind. After a brutal 22-60 season, Sacramento landed the No.

Nique Clifford News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 23

Nique Clifford Could Thrive Next to These Kings Draft Prospects

All eyes are on the draft as the Sacramento Kings hope to find their next star with the seventh pick on June 23rd, but it's important to remember that just a year ago, fans around Sacramento were getting excited about Nique Clifford following a draft day trade that allowed Scott Perry to select him with the 24th pick.