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Rudy Gobert admits ‘great’ Sacramento Kings star takes them to a different level, after Timberwolves loss

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered an overtime loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings on Monday night. The Sacramento Kings have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA and Domantas Sabonis has a partial tear of the meniscus in his left knee and is expected to be out at least a month.

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Keegan Murray Opens Up About His New Offensive Mindset

The Sacramento Kings' season has gotten off to a rocky start, to say the least, but hopes are reemerging recently, thanks to the return of fourth-year wing Keegan Murray.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 25

Western Conference Rival Reportedly Eyeing Kings Star DeMar DeRozan

The Sacramento Kings have had a disastrous start to their 2025-26 campaign, as they hold a 5-13 record through their first 18 games. While two consecutive wins have given them some hope, there is still an expectation that the Kings will be busy sellers ahead of February's trade deadline.

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Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Kings’ DeMar DeRozan nears LeBron James, Kobe Bryant clutch record in OT win vs. Timberwolves

Just last week, things looked unsalvageable for the horrid Sacramento Kings. Nothing in their roster made sense, and to make matters worse, their star man Domantas Sabonis was going to be out for the next few weeks with a partially torn meniscus.

Keegan Murray News / Hardwood Heroics / November 25

'He’s the Key to This Team' – Sacramento Kings’ Keegan Murray Draws Praise From Star Teammate in OT Win Vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Keegan Murray did the honors of lighting the beam after the Sacramento Kings won 117-112 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime, and star teammate DeMar DeRozan believes that Murray deserves it.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 25

Three Takeaways From Kings Best Win of the Year Over Timberwolves

The Sacramento Kings may have found something that works. After losing eight straight games, they've now won two games in a row in impressive fashion. After taking down the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-112 in an overtime battle.

DeMar DeRozan News / Field Level Media / November 25

DeMar DeRozan, Kings complete stunning rally, top Wolves in OT

DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and the Sacramento Kings recovered from a 10-point deficit late in regulation to post a 117-112 overtime victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Kings’ Zach LaVine posterizes Jaden McDaniels with emphatic slam

At this point, the Sacramento Kings will undoubtedly take every positive they can amid a bleak situation. They may be coming off a huge win over the Denver Nuggets back on Saturday, but another tough test awaited them on Monday in the form of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

DeMar DeRozan News / Larry Brown Sports / November 24

Report: Clippers are eyeing a trade for six-time NBA All-Star

The Los Angeles Clippers may be trying to add another name to “The Unction.” Sacramento Kings veteran swingman DeMar DeRozan is drawing trade interest from the Clippers, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Monday.

Doug Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Is Doug Christie on hot seat? GM Scotty Perry sounds off on woeful start

There’s no other way to put it: the Sacramento Kings are struggling. Even though they recently upset the Denver Nuggets, they hold a 4-13 record. This is despite having Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / November 23

Sacramento Kings Ready To Blow It Up? Only 2 Players Safe Amid Trade Overhaul Rumors

The Sacramento Kings have had a terrible start to the regular season and have improved only to a 4-13 record after their most recent win against the Denver Nuggets.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Kings Rumors: Zach LaVine, Trae Young, DeMar DeRozan, Keon Ellis

The Kings are suddenly one of the league’s busiest teams behind the scenes, and the rumor mill is starting to reflect it. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports that Sacramento continues to canvas the market while sticking to the defense-first philosophy the new front office has put in place.

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Russell Westbrook News / NBA Analysis Network / November 23

LA Lakers fans will not believe one Russell Westbrook statistic with the Sacramento Kings

Russell Westbrook had one of his best performances for the Sacramento Kings this weekend. Westbrook put up 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Kings’ 128-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 23

Kings open for business, with nearly everyone reportedly available

The Kings finally showed some life Saturday night, walking into Denver and handing the Nuggets just their second home loss of the season. Impressive, no doubt.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / November 23

Will Kings be sellers at trade deadline?

The Kings pulled off an impressive win in Denver on Saturday night, upsetting the Nuggets by a score of 128-123. However, even after handing the Nuggets just their second home loss of the season, Sacramento has a 4-13 record, having dropped its previous eight games by an average margin of 23.4 points.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23

Russell Westbrook has an incident with Nuggets mascot during game

Russell Westbrook and Rocky The Mascot have quickly gone from friends to enemies. The Sacramento Kings guard Westbrook had an incident with Rocky, the mascot of the Denver Nuggets, during Saturday’s game between the two teams.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Apex Sports / November 23

Sacramento Kings Snap Skid, Stun Nuggets in Mile High City 128-123

In the NBA, where games come at you like rapid fire, losing for two weeks straight doesn’t just hurt the standings; it rots the morale. The Sacramento Kings arrived in Denver carrying that weight.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 23

Kings come through late, end 8-game skid at Nuggets' expense

Russell Westbrook scored 21 points, including two late buckets, Dennis Schroder also had 21 and the visiting Sacramento Kings beat the Denver Nuggets 128-123 on Saturday night, ending an eight-game losing streak.

Sacramento Kings News / The SportsRush / November 22

'Not Sure if Any of These Guys Are Tradable': NBA Analyst Highlights Glowing Concern About Lack of Options for Kings’ Top-5

Entering the 2025-26 NBA season, most people didn’t project the Sacramento Kings to be among the top teams in the West. 16 games into the year, and it’s somehow worse than they thought.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 21

Kings hit rock bottom in blowout loss to Grizzlies

The 4-11 Memphis Grizzlies didn't have All-Stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. Thursday night. That didn't stop them from sending the Sacramento Kings to their eighth straight loss with a 41-point blowout victory, 137-96.

Grizzlies set franchise assist record, Kings drop 8th straight in blowout

Kings star C Domantas Sabonis has torn meniscus, out at least 3-4 weeks

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Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Rumors / November 20