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Kings' Official Draft Strategy Is Exactly What Fans Needed to Hear

The Sacramento Kings are entering a pivotal offseason, and much of the attention is centered on the upcoming NBA Draft, where the team is expected to hold a high lottery pick.

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Russell Westbrook grabs attention with message after 18th season

The Sacramento Kings’ 2025-26 season may have come to a disappointing end as they missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season. But one of the big storylines coming out of the end of the Kings season is what does the future hold for Russell Westbrook.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 16

Doug Christie Speaks on Kings' Need for Fit Over Talent

The Sacramento Kings enter the offseason with more questions than answers, and a cap sheet that's going to make it difficult for Scott Perry to make any substantial moves.

Nique Clifford News / The Lead / April 16

Nique Clifford Is Making a Bigger Impact Than You Would Think for Kings

Nique Clifford’s impact does not immediately show up in the standings, but his advanced numbers make it difficult to ignore. When Clifford is on the floor, the Sacramento Kings are significantly more competitive.

LaMelo Ball News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer game by NBA team' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 16

Russell Westbrook's Kings Future Gets Promising Update From GM Scott Perry

When no other team in the NBA was willing to give him a chance, the Sacramento Kings swooped in and signed future Hall of Fame point guard Russell Westbrook to a one-year deal last offseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 16

Kings GM Defends Decision to Retain Doug Christie as Head Coach

Despite a disastrous 22-60 year, the Sacramento Kings are not making any significant changes, yet. First-year head coach Doug Christie was put through the wringer with an injury-ravaged roster, and even though the Kings finished tied for last place in the Western Conference, he is going to get another shot.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Kings open to bringing back Russell Westbrook

Bringing back Russell Westbrook is on the table in Sacramento, and it sounds like the interest goes both ways. “Russell’s always welcome with me,” Kings GM Scott Perry said, per Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Bay Area.

Doug Christie News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Kings’ Doug Christie earns support as another big offseason awaits

Kings coach Doug Christie is sticking around, and player development played a big role in that decision, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 15

3 Biggest Questions Facing the Kings This Offseason

The Sacramento Kings' offseason kicked off with exit interviews over the last two days, and while we got some answers and hints at what's to come, there are still more questions than answers heading into Scott Perry's pivotal second offseason in Sacramento.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

Kings GM makes completely real Russell Westbrook admission after 2025-26 season

Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry kept it 100 about veteran Russell Westbrook’s first season with the team. Despite the Kings’ 60-loss regular-season finish to 2025-26, Perry pointed to Westbrook as the team’s silver lining amidst a disappointing campaign.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 15

Doug Christie Has Blunt Message for Kings Players Before Offseason

With their 2025-26 campaign officially wrapped up, being one of the ten teams not participating in any postseason action, the Sacramento Kings are heading into the summer on a mission.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

NBA News / The Lead / April 15

Why Did Doug Christie Tell His Kings Players to Foul Seth Curry?

The Sacramento Kings’ late-game decision against the Golden State Warriors stood out immediately, not because of the result, but because of how unusual it looked in real time.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 15

Kings Offseason Primer: Free Agents, Draft Capital, Salary Cap Space, Trades

The Sacramento Kings ended their 2025-26 season with a 22-60 record, reaching the 60-loss mark for just the second time in franchise history. Now, they are heading into one of the most important offseasons in recent memory, with the opportunity to start turning things around.