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Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / November 13
Darius Acuff Jr. is Proving Doubters Wrong
Darius Acuff Jr. just finished his 11th career NBA game with a 1-10 Sacramento Kings team. Rather than praising his impressive performance or stats — 26.2 points and 7.3 assists per game — NBA media and average fans have resorted to name-calling the young rookie.
Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13
Former No. 2 pick urges Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. to take fewer shots
Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. has lived up to the hype in his rookie year. Acuff has been a bright spot for the Kings, although his scoring exploits have not translated into wins.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 13
'Look at the Scout Sheet': Darius Acuff Jr. Gives Richard Jefferson a Reality Check on Guarding Luka Doncic
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has been one of the few positives in an otherwise disappointing 1–10 start to the season. The 19-year-old has already shown that he can create his own offense, put up big numbers, and shoulder a significant responsibility for the team.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Wire / November 13
Kings have offer on table for Gabe Vincent
The Kings have moved beyond interest in Gabe Vincent. They’re waiting to see whether he’ll accept their offer. Sacramento has a standing contract offer out to the veteran guard, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Rumors / November 13
Kings Have Made Contract Offer To Gabe Vincent
The Kings have a standing contract offer out to Gabe Vincent, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who reports (via Twitter) that the team is hoping to convince the free agent guard to sign in Sacramento.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 13
Darius Acuff Jr. reveals the harsh reality of guarding Lakers star Luka Doncic
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has quickly established himself as a scoring threat.
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / November 12
Darius Acuff Jr. Influences Kings’ Decision To Not Fire Doug Christie Despite Team’s Poor 1-10 Start
The Sacramento Kings’ rookie Darius Acuff Jr. entered the season as one of the most talented guards in the 2026 Draft class and was expected to be a primary frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 12
Kings’ patience with Doug Christie may come down to Darius Acuff Jr.
The Kings are 1-10, but another coaching change may create a problem they’re trying to avoid. Namely, making rookie Darius Acuff Jr. learn from a revolving cast of head coaches.
Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Kings’ Domantas Sabonis says he’s ‘100%’ despite recent knee injury concern
After Sacramento Kings’ center Domantas Sabonis was listed as questionable with a left knee injury ahead of facing the Orlando Magic, he was cleared to play in the 107-100 loss.
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.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Kings rumors: The Darius Acuff Jr. reason Sacramento refuses to fire Doug Christie
Amid rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. and the Sacramento Kings’ struggles, some wonder whether head coach Doug Christie’s future is in jeopardy after the Kings lost 10 of their first 11 regular-season games.
Gabe Vincent News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 12
Why Kings' Gabe Vincent Rumors Are Both Exciting and Disappointing
We're only 11 games in, but it already feels like a long, arduous season for the Sacramento Kings. Between the 1-10 record, Doug Christie's coaching being an oft-discussed topic, and the trade of Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder, there's been no shortage of storylines for the Kings early this year.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 12
Former Kings Star De'Aaron Fox Shares Advice for Darius Acuff Jr.
The Sacramento Kings have had a few star point guards come through over the past several years, and they are hoping their newest one pans out better than the last.
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / November 12
Kings Reportedly Interested In Signing Former Lakers Guard To Bolster Veteran Depth
The Sacramento Kings have had a less than favorable start to the 2026-27 season. Following their latest 107-100 loss to the Orlando Magic, a better loss in comparison to some of their other outings, the Kings fell to 1-10 on the season, sitting 14th in the West.
Mason Plumlee News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 11
Making Sense of the Kings’ Unexpected Mason Plumlee Signing
After trading Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Sacramento Kings had two weeks to sign another player to a standard contract to meet the 14-player minimum.
Domantas Sabonis News / Fadeaway World / November 11
Domantas Sabonis Is 'Quietly Quitting' On The Kings Amid Difficult Season
As it stands, the Sacramento Kings (1-10) are in a tough spot right now, and Domantas Sabonis is at the center of it all. After joining the team in 2022, he enjoyed an era of prosperity alongside De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray, but the situation has changed drastically over the past couple of years.
Gabe Vincent News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Kings rumors: Sacramento talking with Gabe Vincent after signing Mason Plumlee
Languishing at the bottom of the team standings with a 1-10 record, the Sacramento Kings are trying to shore up their roster and become more competitive.
Mason Plumlee News / Hoops Rumors / November 11
Mason Plumlee To Sign With Kings
The Kings are signing veteran free agent center Mason Plumlee, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). This will mark the 14th season for the 36-year-old seven-footer, who split time between the Hornets and Spurs last season.
Darius Acuff News / Hoops Wire / November 11
Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. on 1-10 start: ‘I’m not a loser, so it’s not fun’
Darius Acuff Jr. is producing plenty for a rookie. Enjoying his introduction to the NBA has been more difficult. The Kings fell to 1-10 with Tuesday’s 107-100 loss to the Magic, despite Acuff’s 29 points and six assists in 39 minutes.
Caron Butler News / Athlon Sports / November 11
Caron Butler started dealing drugs at 11 and was arrested at 15 with a gun in his school locker; he turned his life around to become the NBA's 10th overall pick in 2002
Caron Butler’s path to the NBA began far from professional basketball. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, he became involved in drug dealing at 11 or 12 while trying to survive a difficult childhood.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Bill Simmons disgusted by Kings after ‘having a seizure’ trying to watch them
The Sacramento Kings have endured a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Doug Christie’s team currently sits 14th in the Western Conference with a 1-10 record.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 10
Nique Clifford trade is another Sacramento Kings disaster
Whenever the Sacramento Kings make a trade, there's an excellent chance it will blow up in their faces.
Domantas Sabonis News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11
Domantas Sabonis is getting linked to one new team in trade rumors
Domantas Sabonis might soon be getting his salvation from Sacramento. League personnel have idenitified the Brooklyn Nets as a new potential trade destination for the Kings big man Sabonis, according to a report by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / November 8
Kings Trading Nique Clifford To Thunder For Two Second-Round Picks
The Kings are trading Nique Clifford to the Thunder for two second-round picks, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). The second-rounders heading to the Kings will be Utah’s in 2028 and Minnesota’s in 2030, per Sam Amick of The Athletic (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 29
Kings' Ben Simmons uses one word to describe himself amid Achilles recovery
Ben Simmons is opening the Sacramento Kings' season in a walking boot and on a knee scooter, and he still describes his game with complete confidence.
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