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Ben Simmons News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Ben Simmons Determined To Return ‘Better Than I Was Before’
Ben Simmons hasn’t played in an NBA game since April 2025 and is expected to miss the entire 2026/27 season while he recovers from an Achilles tear. But on the heels of a strong preseason in Sacramento this month, the 30-year-old remains determined to return to the league following his latest injury setback, he tells Marc J.
Doug Christie News / Hoops Wire / October 30
Kings giving Doug Christie time despite 0-5 start, report says
Doug Christie’s Kings haven’t won a game. That doesn’t mean Sacramento is ready to make a coaching change. Despite growing speculation around the league, the Kings believe Christie deserves an opportunity to be evaluated with a healthier roster, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, citing a team source familiar with the organization’s plans.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / October 30
The Biggest Takeaways From Stockton Kings Media Day
The Stockton Kings have reached the NBA G League Finals two years in a row, with one trip culminating in their first championship. Their roster has seen tremendous turnover, with only one player returning from last season.
Doug Christie News / Hoops Rumors / October 30
Kings’ Doug Christie Not Yet On Hot Seat
The Kings, projected by oddsmakers to be the NBA’s worst team ahead of the season, have lived up to that billing in the early going. After losing to the Pelicans on Thursday, Sacramento is the league’s only 0-5 club and is one of just two squads that remain winless (the 0-4 Nets are the other).
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins rare air with Oscar Robertson, Isiah Thomas after monster game vs. Pelicans
The Sacramento Kings are going to be one of, if not the downright worst team in the NBA this season. But they at least have some slivers of hope to hold on to.
Darius Acuff News / Hoops Wire / October 30
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. giving winless team something to believe in
The Kings haven’t won a game. Darius Acuff Jr. is at least giving their fans a reason to keep watching. The No. 7 overall pick delivered 34 points, 14 assists and six rebounds in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans.
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.
NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 30
Three Takeaways As Kings Remain Winless, Fall to Pelicans
In what many are calling one of the games of all time, the Sacramento Kings lost 132-120 to the New Orleans Pelicans. New Orleans was also 0-4 coming into The Game , coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets last night. To be clear, these teams were very different types of 0-4 heading into tonight.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins LeBron James in rare NBA club with fiery stats vs. Pelicans
The Sacramento Kings are still winless through five games into their 2026-27 NBA season, but at least they know they have a special young talent in Darius Acuff Jr.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 30
Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. makes history, joins NBA royalty in 5th pro game
The Sacramento Kings may have found an absolute star in the form of No. 7 overall pick Darius Acuff Jr.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29
Pelicans’ Jeremiah Fears misses a dunk after an attempted taunt
New Orleans' Jeremiah Fears got humbled very quickly during Thursday’s game against the Sacramento Kings.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 29
Ben Simmons Reveals He Called Out Steve Kerr After Warriors’ Interest In Him This Summer
The Sacramento Kings guard, Ben Simmons, recently opened up in a tell-all conversation with Andscape senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury.
Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 29
The Kings Have One Glaring Bright Spot After 0-4 Start
Through the first week of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings are the league's worst team. Sitting with a 0-4 record and the only team with both a bottom-three defensive and offensive rating, the Kings are struggling, to say the least.
Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Ben Simmons plans another comeback: ‘My mentality is that I’ll be back’
Ben Simmons says retirement isn’t the plan after another injury ended his season before it began. “My mentality is that I’ll be back,” Simmons told Marc J.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 29
Kings' Ben Simmons uses one word to describe himself amid Achilles recovery
Ben Simmons is opening the Sacramento Kings' season in a walking boot and on a knee scooter, and he still describes his game with complete confidence.
NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 29
Kings Injury Report: Who's Out for Must-Win Game vs. Pelicans?
The Sacramento Kings are 0-4 on the season after suffering a 27-point blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and they are now heading into a pivotal matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 29
NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Biggest Standouts After The First Week
AJ Dybantsa finally made his highly anticipated NBA debut on Wednesday night, and honestly, he gave Washington Wizards fans everything they’ve been dreaming about all summer.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 29
Why Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. Could Be Better Off Without Zach LaVine
If you’ve spent any time on X (formerly known as Twitter) and follow basketball, you’ve probably seen posts about Darius Acuff Jr.’s efficiency and impact metrics for the Sacramento Kings.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Kings’ winless start comes with a troubling gap in open shots
The Kings aren’t just missing shots. They’re making life considerably easier for the people shooting against them. That’s the concern behind Sacramento’s 0-4 start, and it goes beyond waiting for somebody to get hot.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 28
Julian Champagnie puts up historically hot first half in Spurs' win
Known for his durability, Champagnie opened the 2026-27 season after playing in all 82 regular-season games in back-to-back years.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 26
Kings Announce Injury Updates On Murray, Raynaud, Cardwell
Kings forward Keegan Murray will be reevaluated in 10-to-14 days after being diagnosed with left ankle capsulitis, the team announced in a press release.
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