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Daeqwon Plowden Continues to Impress as Kings Fall to Magic

After a disappointing blowout loss to the Charlotte Hornets, the Sacramento Kings made it a close battle against the Orlando Magic tonight, but fell 121-117 in the end.

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Kings sign DaQuan Jeffries to 10-day hardship deal

The Kings have signed veteran swingman DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day hardship contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Per Keith Smith of Spotrac, the move didn’t require the Kings to waive anyone from their 15-man roster.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 26

Kings sign familiar face amid 9-player injury crisis

To say that the Sacramento Kings have been struggling lately would be an understatement. The Kings currently have one of the worst records in the league at 19-54, and they have a whopping nine players on the injury report ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 26

Kings Sign Familiar Face to 10-Day Hardship Contract

After a rash of injuries, the Sacramento Kings are bringing in some extra help to get through the rest of the season, or at least the next ten days. They are signing guard DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day hardship contract, bringing in the former Kings player who is familiar with Sacramento and Doug Christie.

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How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / March 26

Kings Sign DaQuan Jeffries To 10-Day Contract

The Kings have signed veteran swingman DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. It’s a hardship deal, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link), which means Sacramento didn’t have to waive anyone from its 15-man roster to make room for Jeffries.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Russell Westbrook News / Total Pro Sports / March 26

Is Russell Westbrook Playing Tonight vs. Magic? Latest Injury Update on Kings Star

The Sacramento Kings might not have had a great season so far. But that did not stop Russell Westbrook from amping up the heat in his games. The 37-year-old has been constantly in the news for his on-court trash talk.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Injury Update After 2 Missed Games

Russell Westbrook has been out of action for the Sacramento Kings for the past two games. The former NBA Most Valuable Player has been sidelined by a foot injury, which is an issue he has been dealing with for an extended period.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 25

Three Underrated Free Agent Targets for the Kings

The Sacramento Kings enter this offseason facing a difficult reality when it comes to improving the roster. With significant money already committed to key players, creating meaningful cap space will be a challenge, limiting their ability to chase high-end free agents.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 25

Doug Christie Calls Out Kings' Defense After Blowout Loss to Hornets

The Sacramento Kings have been surprisingly successful recently, winning five of their last nine games. However, their average margin of defeat in those four losses has been 25 points.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 24

There Is Nothing New to Learn From Kings Blowout Loss to Hornets

Normally, we'll take a look at Sacramento Kings games and try and find some positive or negative takeaways, but for this game against the Charlotte Hornets, in which the Kings got demolished 134-90, there's little to nothing to key in on as the season winds to a close.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 24

Kings are done announcing final scores on X after brutal loss to Hornets

The Sacramento Kings fielded such a depleted roster on Tuesday night, and against a surging Charlotte Hornets team that is exceptionally dominant in victories, this was simply a one-way ticket to a demolition.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / March 24

The Sacramento Kings are Still Trying to Win, Not Tank

A 16-game losing streak should have pushed the Sacramento Kings fully into tank mode. Instead, late-game decisions are telling a completely different story.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / March 24

Kings' Rookie Continues Remarkable Journey in Recent G League Win

The Sacramento Kings added multiple players in the 2025 draft class. The team added Nique Clifford in the first round, then selected Maxime Raynaud in the second.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 24

Kings Reportedly Have Eyes Set on Polarizing NBA Draft Prospect

The Sacramento Kings have been sliding down the NBA Draft lottery standings, going from the league's worst record and a guaranteed top-five pick to the fourth-worst record and the potential to fall to the eighth overall pick.

Markelle Fultz News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Markelle Fultz’s Immediate Reaction in First NBA Game After 341 Days

For many NBA players, simply stepping back onto the court can mean everything. After months away from the spotlight, Markelle Fultz shared just how meaningful it felt to return to the game he loves.

Markelle Fultz News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Former No. 1 overall pick is returning to the NBA

A former No. 1 overall pick is getting the chance to return to the NBA, at least for a brief stint.

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NBA News / The Predictors / March 23

Kings edge Nets 126-122

The Sacramento Kings leaned on a late-game surge from Malik Monk to outlast the Brooklyn Nets 126–122 on Sunday night. Monk delivered a clutch performance, scoring 10 of his game-high 32 points in the final five minutes.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 23

Kings–Nets Tensions Boil Over as Terance Mann Gets in Maxime Raynaud’s Face That Forced Teams to Be Separated

Given his recent ascension to the NBA rookie power ranking scene, the only way for Maxime Raynaud is upwards and onwards. However, what began as a tightly contested game quickly turned into something far more heated late in the fourth quarter as tempers flared between the Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets.

DeMar DeRozan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 22

Kings’ DeMar DeRozan still upset teammate was snubbed from NBA honor

The Sacramento Kings engaged in a bit of a tank-off against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, and it was them that came out on top, 126-122, thanks to an explosive 32-point scoring night from Malik Monk, who had to play a huge role for the team in the aftermath of Nique Clifford’s early departure.

Malik Monk News / Field Level Media / March 22

Malik Monk (32 points), Kings hold off Nets

Malik Monk scored 32 points, Maxime Raynaud paired 22 points with 10 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings snapped a two-game losing streak with a 126-122 win over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

Jae Crowder News / Hoops Rumors / March 22

Jae Crowder Signs With Team In Puerto Rico

Free agent forward Jae Crowder has signed with the Vaqueros de Bayamon, the Puerto Rican team announced on social media (Instagram link). Bayamon is the defending champion of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional, the top basketball league in Puerto Rico.

Maxime Raynaud News / Total Pro Sports / March 19

NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Maxime Raynaud Keeps Rising as Race for No. 1 Heats Up

The NBA rookie power rankings are hitting that late-season stretch, where every game swings the narrative. Team success, efficiency, and role all matter now.

Precious Achiuwa News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Watch: Kings player hilariously gets back at a ref after traveling call

Sacramento Kings big man Precious Achiuwa showed no fear when he tried to troll a referee during a game on Sunday. In the third quarter of a game against the Utah Jazz at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., Achiuwa was hit with a traveling call after trying to finish a lay-up in transition.

Killian Hayes News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Kings Sign Killian Hayes To Two-Year Contract After 10-Day Stint

The Kings have agreed to a two-year contract with the former lottery pick Killian Hayes after his pair of 10-day deals expired Saturday, Hayes’ agent Yann Balikouzou confirmed to Shams Charania of ESPN.