Sacramento Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Darius Acuff News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Kings looking at veteran guards to assist Darius Acuff Jr.

The Kings appear ready to hand Darius Acuff Jr. the keys. They may just want an experienced passenger riding alongside him. Sacramento has been looking at veteran guards on the free-agent market as it prepares to make Acuff, the No.

Sacramento Kings News / BoxingNews.com / August 24

Barbosa Packs On 25 Pounds After Weigh-In At UFC Sacramento

Featherweight Marcio Barbosa added 25.5 pounds between Friday's weigh-in and fight night at UFC Sacramento, entering the cage at welterweight on his way to a first-round knockout of Ryan Kuse.

Jalen Duren News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 24

How the Kings Could Re-Enter the Jalen Duren Conversation

The Sacramento Kings have had a long, grueling offseason, to the point where some fans might've forgotten that there were conversations about their serious interest in Detroit Pistons free agent Jalen Duren.

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Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 24

Zach LaVine Casts Doubt on Kings Future With Clear Career Aspirations

The Sacramento Kings are stuck in an awkward spot with their veterans. Neither Domantas Sabonis nor Zach LaVine fit the Kings' new timeline as they try to rebuild around their young core, but unless they can miraculously trade one, they are stuck.

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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.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 23

Kings facing lawsuit from former trainer over discrimination, harassment claims

A former Kings athletic trainer has filed a lawsuit against the organization alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

Former Kings Trainer Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

A former athletic trainer with the Kings has filed a lawsuit against both the Kings and the senior director of athletic health, Jaspreet Randhawa, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination, Michael Rothstein reports for ESPN.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 22

Would Scott Perry Trade Any of His First Trio of Kings Rookies?

The Sacramento Kings are entering an important year two of their rebuild under Scott Perry, and now that they snagged Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh pick in the draft, life should (hopefully) be easier for everyone going forward.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 22

Highlighting When DeMar DeRozan Returns to Sacramento for First Time

The Sacramento Kings waived six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan in early July to save about $15 million, but the 37-year-old forward then went a month and a half unsigned.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 22

Evaluating the Kings' Best Free Agent Options Before Training Camp

The Sacramento Kings are expected to sign one more player before the 2026-27 season starts, with training camp just over a month away, yet we are still not sure who their final spot will go to.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 21

NBA Legend Urges Russell Westbrook to Follow Michael Jordan’s Example With Basketball Return Advice

Eddie Johnson doesn’t have to imagine what a European title run feels like. Back in 1994-95, having played thirteen NBA seasons, Johnson signed with Olympiacos and walked away with a Greek League championship and Finals MVP trophy, all while living in a four-level house overlooking the Saronic Gulf near Athens.

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer

The Denver Nuggets lost 23-year-old Peyton Watson this week. They're pivoting by replacing him with a 37-year-old. DeMar DeRozan plans to continue his Hall of Fame career by signing a one-year deal with the Nuggets.

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DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Rumors / August 21

DeMar DeRozan To Sign With Nuggets

Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter). DeRozan, who turned 37 years old earlier this month, became a free agent in July after his partially guaranteed contract was waived by the Kings in a cost-cutting move.

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DeMar DeRozan News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

DeMar DeRozan has made his free-agent decision

DeMar DeRozan is officially off the board. The six-time NBA All-Star swingman DeRozan has decided to sign with the Denver Nuggets in free agency, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported on Friday.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / August 21

NBA Franchise Hit With Explosive Lawsuit Over Alleged 'Appalling' Treatment Of Pregnant Staffer

A former assistant athletic trainer has filed an explosive lawsuit against the Sacramento Kings. Crystal Lee joined the team in 2022 and left in 2025. She claims pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Sacramento Kings News / HITC / August 21

Former Sacramento Kings employee sues franchise for pregnancy discrimination

The Sacramento Kings and one of their senior directors are facing a lawsuit from an ex-trainer. The accusations include pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Russell Westbrook’s Heartbreaking Response To Kid Not Knowing He Was An NBA Star Goes Viral

Russell Westbrook recently declared his retirement from the NBA after spending 18 years in the league. He won the 2017 NBA MVP award and leads the league with the most career triple-doubles, along with his nine NBA All-Star selections.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Ex-Sacramento Kings Employee Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment

Every NBA locker room has behind-the-scenes athletic trainers who take care of their players but never get caught up in the limelight. But things have been different this week for those unseen employees from a particular team, the Sacramento Kings, which is facing a serious lawsuit from a former trainer.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Ex-trainer files lawsuit after alleged pregnancy discrimination

An ex-trainer at the Sacramento Kings is claiming that they faced pregnancy discrimination. Crystal Lee was an assistant athletic trainer for the Kings from 2022 until 2025.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Kings Reportedly Weighing Three Veterans To Solidify Guard Depth

After finishing at the bottom of the Western Conference table in the 2025-26 season, the Sacramento Kings would aspire to improve. Unfortunately, with the team struggling to kick-start its rebuilding process, the Kings are still viewed as a relatively weaker team.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Kings To Host Veteran Workouts Starting Thursday

The Kings will be working out a group of veterans in the coming days, the Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reports (via Twitter). The workouts will begin on Thursday with 32-year-old point guard Cameron Payne.