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Darius Acuff Jr. Shares the Good and Bad From Kings Debut vs. Lakers

The Sacramento Kings' 2026 preseason did not get off to a good start. They suffered a crushing 127-103 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, allowing Luka Doncic to score 21 points in just 16 minutes, but the final result is not what actually matters from this game.

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NBA fans aren’t buying insider’s Ben Simmons hype that makes 76ers comparison

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has said all the right things ahead of his comeback season. Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings, stressing that he feels great despite being away from basketball for over a year.

Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. identifies Sacramento’s issue after getting blown out by Lakers

Kings coach Doug Christie’s team squared off against a game Lakers squad in the preseason opener that had Luka Doncic torching the nets from the opening stanza and rookie Darius Acuff Jr.

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Three Takeaways From Kings Preseason Debut, Big Loss to Lakers

Well, it wasn't perfect, and the Sacramento Kings certainly have a long way to go as they continue their rebuild, but it was NBA basketball! The Kings fell big to the Los Angeles Lakers 127-103, but we got our first glimpse at the new rotations and, more importantly, Darius Acuff Jr.

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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.

NBA News / Viral Sports News / October 5

Sacramento Kings Suddenly Terminate Contracts of 2 Players

The Sacramento Kings have waived camp invitees Sean East II and Viktor Lakhin, trimming the roster as training camp narrows toward the regular season, via the NBA transaction log.

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Ben Simmons News / EssentiallySports / October 5

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.

Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

Kings’ Domantas Sabonis shuts down ‘made up’ trade rumors

Despite all of the trade rumors surrounding Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis, he’s committed to sticking around as the team rebuilds. After one Kings insider was forced to refute a trade centered on Sabonis and the Charlotte Hornets, the veteran forward set the record straight ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 5

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.

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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.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / October 5

Key Takeaways from Kings Media Day and Training Camp

The Sacramento Kings find themselves in an interesting position as they head into the 2026-27 regular season. Last season, the squad lost multiple starters to season-ending injuries, but their key pieces are back and healthy.

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.

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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.

Domantas Sabonis News / Fadeaway World / October 3

Domantas Sabonis Denies Trade Rumors, Says He And The Kings Have 'Great Relationship'

The Sacramento Kings finished as the 14th seed in the West last season, falling behind the Pelicans, Mavericks, and Grizzlies with an abysmal 22-60 record.

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.

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 2