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Kings and Acuff, the Perfect Puzzle Piece Match

The Sacramento Kings are just days away from Tuesday's NBA Draft, and all signs point to them drafting Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. if he's available. They've been linked to him for months, but recent reports are that Acuff and his camp want to end up in Sacramento as well.

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Are multiple top-10 teams prepared to pass on Kingston Flemings in NBA Draft?

Former Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings has been projected to be a top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft throughout most of the offseason. However, the latest buzz in the rumor mill suggests otherwise, as several teams in the top 10 may be looking elsewhere to address the backcourt.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 19

Every 2026 Draft Pick the Kings Own and How They'll Use Them

The 2026 NBA Draft is just days away, and the Sacramento Kings are likely getting an idea of what they plan to do with each of their picks. While a trade to shake things up will be on the table, as it stands, they hold picks 7, 34, and 45 heading into a very important draft night.

Zach Lavine News / Total Pro Sports / June 19

Zach LaVine Is Expected to Make the Easiest $49 Million Decision of the Summer

Just in case Jalen Brunson has normalized leaving a huge sum on the table, not everybody is convinced by the idea of sacrifice, at least not Zach LaVine.

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How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 18

Ranking the Kings' Biggest Needs Before NBA Draft and Who Can Fill Them

The Sacramento Kings hold the seventh overall pick in next week's 2026 NBA Draft, and with the franchise expected to use the selection to add their new franchise point guard, it is clear what their priority on draft night is.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 18

Why Kings Got Shut Out by Top NBA Draft Prospect and How It Impacts Them

The NBA Draft is less than one week away, and tea leaves are really starting to drop as it relates to which prospects the Sacramento Kings have been courting.

Precious Achiuwa News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 18

Kings Get Promising Update on Precious Achiuwa's Free Agency

While all eyes are on the 2026 NBA Draft for the Sacramento Kings, they have an underrated free agency cycle ahead of them as well. Sure, they will not have the money to go fishing in free agency, but they will have just enough flexibility to retain one of their key pieces from the 2025-26 season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 17

Kings NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Who Sacramento Targets With Every Pick

The Sacramento Kings hold three selections in the 2026 NBA Draft, and with only six days until draft night, fans are trying to gauge where the franchise stands.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 17

Kings Have Another Secret Pre-Draft Workout With Top Guard Prospect

While it isn’t uncommon for prospects to come for workouts with no media attention, the Sacramento Kings have made that a habit this offseason. Recently, it was confirmed that the Kings did, in fact, bring in their assumed top target, Darius Acuff Jr., for a private workout.

Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Don’t count out Hornets making Domantas Sabonis trade with Kings

The Charlotte Hornets pleasantly surprised many NBA fans this past season. Despite a brutal start to the season, Charlotte played their way into the Play-In Tournament with their own exciting brand of basketball.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 16

Can the Kings Copy the Knicks' Championship Roster Build?

The Sacramento Kings are at the crossroads of their roster reshuffling, as Scott Perry heads into his second offseason with a team that still closely resembles that which was left behind by the previous front office and general manager Monte McNair.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 16

Sacramento Kings Top 10 Prospects for 2026 NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is officially just one week away, and the Sacramento Kings should be ready to make a pivotal decision with the No. 7 overall pick. Sure, they got unlucky by dropping two spots in the lottery, but they will still be in a position to draft a difference maker, and likely, their new franchise point guard.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 16

Kings Secretly Worked Out Darius Acuff Jr — Is He the Best Choice?

So far, the Sacramento Kings have kept their draft workouts relatively private. Until a few days ago, it sounded like the Kings hadn’t worked out any of

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 15

Everything Kings Fans Should Know for 2026 NBA Draft: Picks, Targets, Rumors

The 2026 NBA Draft is next week, and the Sacramento Kings have a chance to kick off their make-or-break offseason with a statement. The Kings hold three picks this year: 7, 34, and 45.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 14

Kings Earn Brutal Spot in Early 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings

The Sacramento Kings finished the 2025-26 season with a 22-60 record, reaching the 60-loss mark for just the second time in franchise history. Somehow, things have managed to get even worse since the end of the regular season.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 14

Knicks' Championship is the Feather in the Cap for Disappointing Kings Season

If the Sacramento Kings winning just 22 games wasn't bad enough last season, the feather in the cap for one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory happened last night with the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship.

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 13

What Would Make Zach LaVine Decline His Player Option With Kings?

Before the Sacramento Kings did so in February 2025, no NBA team seemed foolish enough to take Zach LaVine's contract off the Chicago Bulls' hands. Now, after acquiring him in a blockbuster three-team deal that sent De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, the Kings are stuck paying LaVine.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 13

Why Proposed Kings-Clippers NBA Draft Trade Is Not Worth It

The Sacramento Kings are either the worst secret-keepers in the NBA, or they have set the league's biggest smokescreen this offseason. If the former is true, the entire league knows how badly the Kings want Darius Acuff Jr., the talented point guard prospect out of Arkansas.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 12

Kings Should Keep Close Eye on This Free Agent Wing

The Sacramento Kings have little to no money to use in free agency this offseason, as they currently project to be a second-apron team with expensive contracts for their veterans still on the books.

Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Rumors / June 10

Kings, Hornets Have Discussed Domantas Sabonis

While a recent report stating that the Kings and Hornets discussed a possible Domantas Sabonis trade during the season was shot down, Sam Amick of The Athletic hears from league sources that the two teams have had recent talks about the big man.

Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Kings expected to shop Domantas Sabonis and other veterans this offseason

The Kings are heading for a reset, and Domantas Sabonis could be the centerpiece of it. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Sacramento is expected to explore trading veteran players this offseason to clear cap space.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 5

Four under-the-radar moments that sneakily built 2026 NBA Finals teams

Beyond blockbuster trades and draft lottery luck, there were a number of smaller events that set up these two teams for their big playoff runs.

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Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / June 1

Sacramento Kings 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Sacramento Kings had a low bar going into the 2026 season. Oddsmakers projected them to win 35 games, but they could not even live up to that, winning only 22.