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The question of whether it’s fair to judge Doug Christie solely on this season’s results with the Sacramento Kings is complicated and deserves some nuance.

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Will the Kings Be Impacted by the NBA's Crackdown on Tanking?

On Thursday, the NBA announced that it was fining the Utah Jazz $500,000 and the Indiana Pacers $100,000 for "the management of their rosters for recent games." Of course, in other words, they were fined for tanking.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 13

Three Big Questions for the Kings Heading Into NBA All-Star Break

The Sacramento Kings are heading into the NBA All-Star break with a 12-44 record, as they have lost their last 14 games to tie a franchise record for the longest losing streak.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Former NBA Player Advises Russell Westbrook to Demand a Release From Kings

One of the greatest point guards in NBA history just took to a stage that looked nothing like he expected. Nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook is navigating a season in Sacramento that has seen the team fall to the very bottom of the Western Conference standings.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 12

Eye-Opening Kings Numbers Highlights Must-Do Offseason Task

The Sacramento Kings season hasn't gone as expected, as they sit at 12-44 and last in the league on the eve of the All-Star festivities. They weren't expected to do much this season, but few saw them as the worst team in the league.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 12

Regrading the Kings-Spurs-Bulls Trade for De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine

When the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls completed their three-team blockbuster centered on De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine in February 2025, Sacramento framed it as a decisive, win-now move.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 12

Kings Urged to Make Big DeMar DeRozan Decision

The Sacramento Kings are now 12-44 on the season heading into the All-Star break, and after making just one move at the trade deadline, there is not much hope surrounding the organization.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 12

Doug Christie Stays Positive Amid Kings' Historic Losing Streak

With their loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, which ended in a 28-point blowout, the Sacramento Kings' losing streak has reached 14 games. This now ties the franchise record for longest losing streak, as they have not lost 14 straight games since the Cincinnati Royals did so in the 1971-72 season.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 11

What We Learned in Kings Blowout Loss to Jazz - Absolutely Nothing

In a season full of lows, tonight felt like rock bottom for the Sacramento Kings. With a 13 game losing streak coming into the night, they faced the 17-37 Utah Jazz for arguably their best chance to get a win in the coming weeks.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 11

Kings Announce 28th Starting Lineup of Season vs. Jazz

The Sacramento Kings have had a disastrous 2025-26 campaign, and injuries have certainly not helped. Heading into Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz, the Kings have ruled out Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk, Keegan Murray, and De'Andre Hunter, giving the team a unique look for this matchup in Salt Lake City.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 11

Kings Should Target Recent Spurs Forward After Trade Deadline

The Sacramento Kings had a relatively quiet deadline , compared to expectations. They made a significant move to bring in De'Andre Hunter for Dennis Schröder, Keon Ellis, and Dario Saric, but many hoped that they would make a move to bring in either draft capital or a young exciting player.

Maxime Raynaud News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 11

Kings' Maxime Raynaud Makes Big Jump in Latest NBA Rookie Ladder

The Sacramento Kings' 2025-26 season has been overshadowed by their immense disappointment, showcasing a 12-43 record with one game left before the All-Star break.

Nique Clifford News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 11

How Kings G Nique Clifford Can Reach His Full Potential

When the Sacramento Kings selected Nique Clifford 24th overall out of Colorado State, he was coming off the highest usage season of his career by a significant margin.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Zach Lowe goes off on ‘depressingly bad’ Kings in tanking rant

It is difficult for the Sacramento Kings to feel good these days as they have dropped 13 straight games after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans, 120-94, on Monday.

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Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook Injury After 13th Straight Loss

Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings took another loss on Monday. They suffered a 120-94 blowout defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans on the road, marking Sacramento’s 13th straight loss.

DeMar DeRozan News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Camera Catches DeMar DeRozan’s Frustration During Kings’ 13th Straight Loss

DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings couldn’t get it done at the Smoothie King Center on Monday, falling to the New Orleans Pelicans 120-94. With the loss, the Kings reached a historic low.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 12

Watch: DeMar DeRozan reaches boiling point in wild scene during timeout

It’s gotten so bad for the Sacramento Kings that veteran forward DeMar DeRozan took out his frustration on a water bottle on Monday. During a break in

Domantas Sabonis News / Total Pro Sports / February 10

Three Potential Landing Spots Emerge for Sacramento Kings’ Double-Double Star

The February 5 trade deadline passed, and star big man Domantas Sabonis remains a member of the Sacramento Kings. While his name was constantly mentioned in trade talks, the Kings shifted their stance about trading Sabonis leading up to the deadline.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 9

Pelicans send Kings to Sacramento-era record 13th straight loss

Trey Murphy III produced 21 points and seven assists, Zion Williamson added 18 points, six assists and five rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans knocked off the visiting Sacramento Kings 120-94 on Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 9

Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone

Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.

Kawhi Leonard likely to be a trade target in offseason

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / February 9