During Kings Media Day, reporters were caught on a live microphone talking about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine. Instead of breaking down their games, the conversation turned personal, with comments about the players’ looks and personalities.
Apparently, the Kings are aware nobody thinks they’re going to be any good. Like, very aware. Sacramento enters the season with expectations somewhere around the basement, and several Kings players acknowledged at Media Day that they’ve noticed.
The Sacramento Kings held their media day as the 2026-27 NBA season unofficially kicks off, and as it generally goes for media days, the flurry of information and answers is almost overwhelming.
A year away from basketball apparently did Ben Simmons some good. Just don’t suggest he took the year off because he doesn’t care about the game. “That’s bulls–t,” Simmons said Monday at Kings Media Day, via Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.
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.
While everyone has been talking about the signing of Ben Simmons, the Sacramento Kings' most important offseason addition was undoubtedly Darius Acuff Jr.
The Sacramento Kings were among the 28 NBA teams that held their media day on Monday, and some reporters in attendance at Golden 1 Center have gone viral for all the wrong reasons.
An unchecked hot mic led to one Sacramento Kings reporter’s harsh comments about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine being heard by everyone. With several NBA teams hosting their Media Day ahead of the 2026-27 season, reporters were in attendance to speak to players.
The 2026-27 season is less than a month away, and, like every year, there are several stories to look forward to. While a new season also presents many with a chance at redemption, no one will be as eager to prove themselves as Ben Simmons.
Guess what day it is! No, not hump day… It's NBA media day, which means that we’re less than a week away from preseason basketball. The Sacramento Kings
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.
Former Clippers forward Ben Simmons sat out the 2025-26 NBA season but signed with the Sacramento Kings this offseason giving him a chance at redemption.
The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 NBA season with little to no expectations around the league, but that doesn't mean they don't have internal goals to accomplish in their second year under General Manager Scott Perry.
The time has finally come. Media day is here for the Sacramento Kings, and we're finally going to start getting answers to the multitude of questions surrounding the rebuilding team.
The Sacramento Kings are coming off another disappointing season, finishing 22-60 in 2025-26. Now, they enter the year with a projected starting lineup that has played zero games together and new pieces across the board.
The Sacramento Kings have consistently looked to move on from Domantas Sabonis this offseason, with the franchise looking to head in a new direction. Of late, a potential sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for Jalen Duren has been widely seen as one of the most plausible solutions.
The Sacramento Kings are in no position to compete, but they have yet to go all-in on a full rebuild. With Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine still on the team, win-now veterans remain part of the core rotation, despite minimal expectations.
The Jalen Duren situation in Detroit has turned messy, and with training camp set to begin soon, that front remains without a clear path to a resolution.
Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento.
In a press release on Monday, the Kings announced several changes to their coaching and basketball operations staffs for the 2026/27. Veteran NBA assistant Brendan Suhr is a new assistant coach on Doug Christie’s staff.