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Projecting the Kings' Starting Lineup and Rotation After NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings had an eventful 2026 NBA Draft, headlined by their selection of Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick, but they did not stop there.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 26

A Way Too Early Stat Guarantee for the Kings 2026-27 Season

The offseason is just getting started, but that doesn't mean it's too early to make some predictions for the Sacramento Kings 2026-27 season. Coming off 22 wins last year, there's no guarantee that the Kings will take a leap in the win column, especially with much of their roster still up in the air for the offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 25

Two Free Agents the Kings Must Sign Immediately After NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings walked out of the 2026 NBA Draft with a three-headed rookie class of Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp. While some fans wanted the team to add more length, this was a great draft outcome for the Kings.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 25

Top Undrafted Free Agents Signed by the Kings: Who Matters and Who Doesn't

Scott Perry and the Sacramento Kings continued their offseason work following a draft that is being highly regarded throughout the league and media. After drafting Darius Acuff Jr.

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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

Darius Acuff News / The Lead / June 25

Darius Acuff Jr. Brings Needed Optimism to Sacramento Kings’ Future

During the 2026 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings held the seventh overall pick. When the time came to make their selection, the Kings had their guy: Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 25

Kings Are Reportedly on the Clock to Trade DeMar DeRozan

After the 2026 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings are entering a new era. With Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp heading to Sacramento, the Kings have a much-improved young core, meaning it is likely time for their veterans to find new opportunities elsewhere.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 25

Two Kings Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings had a pretty standard NBA Draft, and one that many fans could have seen coming. They added Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp to put together an impressive rookie trio, and a predictable one based on what Kings GM Scott Perry has said in the past.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Kings 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Sacramento Kings entered the 2026 NBA Draft with a chance to re-galvanize the franchise. A concoction of age, injuries and inconsistency dominated their campaign.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 24

Biggest Winners and Losers From the Sacramento Kings' Draft

The long wait is finally over, and Darius Acuff Jr. is officially a Sacramento King. After weeks of rumors connecting the Kings and Acuff, Scott Perry got his guy with the seventh overall pick.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 24

5 Prospects the Kings Should Target in the 2nd Round of the NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings finished the first night of the NBA Draft with two new additions, walking out with both Darius Acuff Jr. and Alex Karaban as an intriguing rookie duo.

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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.

Skip Bayless News / AirJordanChronicles / June 24

'Now there’s a reason to watch SAC': Skip Bayless Offers Blunt Assessment of the Kings’ 2026 Draft Pick

The Sacramento Kings needed a spark after a frustrating season. With the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the front office made a bold move by selecting Darius Acuff.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Cavs, Kings trade grades for 2026 NBA Draft deal involving Alex Karaban

The end of the first round of the NBA Draft was full of chaos, as there was a trade almost every selection. Toward the end of the round, the Sacramento Kings made a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers to get back into the first, acquiring the No.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 24

What Darius Acuff Jr. Had to Say After Getting Drafted By the Kings

With the seventh overall pick in Tuesday night's draft, the Sacramento Kings took a chance on Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. While this was one of the least surprising decisions of any team after so many rumors about their connection, it is now official.

Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / June 23

Watch: Boogie expects Darius Acuff to be a multi-time All-Star

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 23

Kings GM Sends Promising Message to Fans After Darius Acuff Jr. Selection

The Sacramento Kings had their biggest night of the year on Tuesday, and general manager Scott Perry knows it. Perry has hammered the idea that the Kings franchise is in the very early stages of a rebuild, but they have started things off on the right foot in the 2026 NBA Draft.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint

The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.

Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with Dusty May on big night for Michigan

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Kings pick Darius Acuff seventh overall

Long rumored to be the Kings‘ target, Arkansas guard Darius Acuff is indeed headed to Sacramento, having been selected by the team with the seventh overall pick.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 23

Instant Grade: Kings Draft Darius Acuff Jr. With No. 7 Pick

The Sacramento Kings went into the first night of the NBA Draft with picks Nos. 7, 34, and 45 at their disposal, and as things get underway, the future of the franchise is starting to take shape.

NBA News / 5 GOATs / June 23

Darius Acuff drafted by Sacramento Kings: Analysis, contract details, more

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings selected him with the No. 7 overall pick.

DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Rumors / June 23

Kings Expected To Waive And Stretch DeMar DeRozan

The Kings intend to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan and stretch his salary over the next three years if they can’t work out a trade, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20

Kings’ best Darius Acuff Jr. backup plan if he’s not available in 2026 NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings own the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft this offseason. Rumors suggest the organization loves the idea of using that pick on former Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr., as he has a ton of potential while fixing a backcourt need for the roster.

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.

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.