Sacramento Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sacramento Kings Make Unexpected Decision on Coach Doug Christie Amid Disappointing Season

With nothing promised and everything questioned, the Sacramento Kings have a ceiling falling on them. Not of any burden or shame, but of a miserable run for the 2026 NBA season, which could have been starkly different if their hands returned them equal favors throughout the season.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Kings' Maxime Raynaud Makes NBA History in Rookie Season

The Sacramento Kings have not had many bright spots during their disastrous 2025-26 campaign, with a 22-59 record heading into their season finale on Sunday.

Doug Christie News / Field Level Media / April 12

Reports: Kings retaining coach Doug Christie for 2nd full season

Doug Christie is expected to return as head coach of the Sacramento Kings for the 2026-27 season, according to multiple media reports Sunday. On Sunday, Christie closes out the first season of a three-year contract he signed with Sacramento on May 1.

Doug Christie News / Hoops Wire / April 12

Kings expected to retain coach Doug Christie, but trade talks loom

It’s been a rough year for the Kings, but it doesn’t sound like a reset is coming on the sideline. For starters, Sacramento is expected to retain head coach Doug Christie through the offseason, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Payton Pritchard News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

Doug Christie News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12

Kings make decision on HC Doug Christie

The Kings sit at 22-59 with one game to go in their season.

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / April 12

Doug Christie Expected To Remain Kings’ Head Coach

The Kings have had a disappointing season, currently holding a 22-59 record, tied for the fourth-worst mark in the league. Despite some speculation about his job status, Sacramento plans to keep head coach Doug Christie through the offseason, team sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / April 12

Mark Jones leaving ESPN, but will remain primary voice of Kings

Veteran broadcaster Mark Jones is stepping away from ESPN, but he isn’t going anywhere when it comes to the Kings. Jones told Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee that he plans to return next season as Sacramento’s primary television play-by-play voice on NBC Sports California.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 11

Was This The Kings' Most Disappointing Season in Recent Memory?

The Sacramento Kings' season is finally nearing an end, as they tip off for the final time tomorrow evening against the Portland Trail Blazers at 5:30 PM PST.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 11

Kings Rookie Maxime Raynaud Opens Up About Russell Westbrook's Impact

The Sacramento Kings took a chance on veteran point guard Russell Westbrook right before the 2025-26 season started, signing him to a one-year deal, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions they could have made.

Los Angeles Lakers 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 / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 11

Why the Kings' Upset Win vs. Warriors Actually Matters

The Sacramento Kings are well out of the playoff picture, as they were one of the first teams in the league to be eliminated from postseason contention this season, yet they are playing as hard as ever.

Devin Carter News / Field Level Media / April 11

Devin Carter fills box score in Kings' win over Warriors

Devin Carter set career highs with six 3-pointers, 29 points and nine rebounds as the Sacramento Kings beat the visiting Golden State Warriors 124-118 on Friday night.