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What Darius Acuff Jr. Had to Say After NBA Summer League Debut

The Sacramento Kings got their first glimpse of the new face of the franchise on Saturday. 2026 seventh-overall pick Darius Acuff Jr. made his NBA Summer League debut at the California Classic in Golden 1 Center, putting on a show for his home fans.

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Darius Acuff, Nets’ Egor Demin both eclipse 20 points in flashy Kings win

The Sacramento Kings spent Fourth of July watching Darius Acuff Jr. light the scoreboard up. Same with Egor Demin on the opposite side. Yet it was Acuff’s Kings grabbing the 79-76 win over Demin’s Brooklyn Nets Saturday in NBA Summer League action.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 4

3 Takeaways from Kings' Exhilarating Summer League Win Over Nets

The Sacramento Kings' season officially got underway with their first Summer League game in the California Classic, and it's hard to think of a more exciting way for their year to get underway.

DeMar DeRozan News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Kings are moving on from one former All-Star

The Sacramento Kings are in the final stages of moving on from a former All-Star. The Kings are in discussions with DeMar DeRozan to determine how to handle his exit from the organization, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 4

One Kings Player Might've Lost His Starting Spot After Free Agency

The Sacramento Kings have not had the offseason some fans were initially expecting. After a successful draft netted them three instant-impact rookies, they have been very quiet in free agency and on the trade market.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Alex Karaban News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 3

Kings Rookie Alex Karaban Suffers Ankle Injury Before Summer League

The Sacramento Kings are already a man down heading into the California Classic. Sacramento's rookies were gearing up to make their Summer League debut on Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets, but Darius Acuff Jr.

Russell Westbrook News / Stadium Rant / July 3

Russell Westbrook Rumors: 3 Best Landing Spots In NBA Free Agency

Russell Westbrook is one of the best point guards available in NBA free agency. The 37-year-old vet should find a landing spot pretty soon, but where could that be?

Daeqwon Plowden News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Kings, Daeqwon Plowden Agree To Two-Year Contract

Restricted free agent wing Daeqwon Plowden is returning to the Kings on a two-year, $5.1MM contract, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 2

NBA Rumors: Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Celtics

The Kings and veteran forward DeMar DeRozan appear headed toward a split. According to multiple reports, DeRozan is hoping his situation is resolved soon, whether through a trade or by being waived.

UFC 2026 Half-Year Awards: Van-Taira Tops Fight Rankings

Joshua Van's flyweight title defense against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 328 claimed top honors in the UFC.com staff voting for best fights of the first half of 2026, marking Van's third consecutive first-place finish in the midyear category.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Kings rumors: DeMar DeRozan wants to get the heck out ASAP

With all the topsy-turvy in the offseason, it seems Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan has been stuck in purgatory, which is arguably the most awful place to be in the NBA.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Emanuel Sharp News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Kings Sign Emanuel Sharp To Three-Year Deal

The Kings have signed rookie guard Emanuel Sharp to a three-year deal worth a total of $6.35MM, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (Twitter link). Signed using the second-round pick exception, Sharp’s deal will pay him his minimum salary, with a team option on the third year.

Precious Achiuwa News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Kings, Precious Achiuwa Agree To Two-Year Deal

The Kings are bringing back big man Precious Achiuwa, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link), who reports that the two sides have agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $11.5MM.

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Why Darius Acuff Jr. wanted to play for Doug Christie, Kings all along

The Sacramento Kings used the No. 7 overall pick of th 2026 NBA Draft on Darius Acuff Jr. He is expected to step right into a starting role with the potential of becoming the franchise player.

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