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The Sacramento Kings don’t have much to play for this season, but Ben Simmons‘ return is one story that every fan will be following over the next few weeks and months.

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Kings reward Leaky Black with two-way deal

Leaky Black came to Kings camp looking for a job. Three preseason appearances helped him secure one. Sacramento converted the forward’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal Thursday, the team announced, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 15

Kings Fill Final Two-Way Spot With Leaky Black: Making Sense of the Signing

Since waiving guard Isaiah Stevens in late July, the Sacramento Kings have had an open two-way slot that they have been saving for the right opportunity.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Kings Convert Leaky Black To Two-Way Contract

Kings forward Leaky Black has had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link via Marc Stein).

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Jonathan Mogbo News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 15

One Underrated Kings Reserve Is Quietly Having a Critical Preseason

The Sacramento Kings have started their preseason with four consecutive losses. Fortunately, the results of these games do not matter, but it is obviously not a good sign.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 14

4 Games, 4 Takeaways: What We've Learned From Kings' Disappointing Preseason So Far

The preseason hasn't quite gone according to plan for the Sacramento Kings. There have been some positive takeaways from the four exhibition games, but sitting at 0-4 with three really bad losses, the Kings have officially lost all positive momentum from the offseason, with the regular season just around the corner.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’

Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count. Simmons sat out Tuesday’s 110-98 preseason loss to Portland after making his Sacramento debut Saturday against Golden State.

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Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 14

Kings HC Explains Unexpected Decision to Sit Ben Simmons vs. Blazers

After Tuesday night's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Sacramento Kings have started their 2026 preseason with four consecutive losses. In their defense, though, they have yet to be at full strength for any of these exhibition games.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Draymond Green reveals a career warning he gave Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr.

Draymond Green tried to share some of his wisdom with Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. during a preseason game on Saturday at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.

Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’

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Ben Simmons News / TWSN / October 14

Ben Simmons’ Sacramento Kings Comeback Comes With a Bold 82-Game Goal

As Ben Simmons gets closer to making his comeback to reshape the conversation around his career he now must make sure to turn this opportunity into production for the Sacramento Kings as well.

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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.

Maxime Raynaud News / Lindy's Sports / October 14

Kings center Maxime Raynaud avoids worst-case injury, will miss season opener

For a few tense minutes Saturday night, it looked like Sacramento’s frontcourt depth had taken a devastating hit before the season even started. Kings

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 14

Doug Christie Explains Decision To Bench Ben Simmons Against Blazers

After over a year of waiting, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons made his long-awaited return to an NBA court as he made his preseason debut for the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

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NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 14

Three Takeaways From Kings' Blowout Loss to Trail Blazers

The Sacramento Kings remain winless in the preseason, dropping to 0-4 as they fall 110-98 to the Portland Trail Blazers. While the wins and losses of the preseason may not matter, how the team looks certainly does, and the Kings had a rough night in their fourth preseason contest.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Doug Christie gets blunt about Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk injury statuses

The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers for a preseason game on Tuesday, but the team will be without two of their main pieces in Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, although it’s not quite clear what the injury is for either player.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 13

Kings' Monk, Sabonis Shootaround Absences Are Raising Questions

From “seeking clarity” to allegedly having some say in the firing of former head coach Mike Brown, Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings have had an odd last few years together.

Dylan Cardwell News / Hoops Rumors / October 13

Calf Strain Shelves Kings’ Dylan Cardwell For At Least Two Weeks

Kings center Dylan Cardwell is suffering from a left calf strain and he’ll be sidelined at least two weeks, beat writer Jason Anderson tweets. The diagnosis came after Cardwell underwent an MRI.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 13

Draymond Green Breaks Down In-Game Conversation With Darius Acuff Jr.

It hasn't been a perfect preseason for the Sacramento Kings so far, with Maxime Raynaud's injury definitely putting a damper on things, but it's safe to say that all of the excitement and hype around Darius Acuff Jr.

Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 13

Darius Acuff Jr. Knows Exactly How to Improve After First Three Games

So far, I would say it’s been a solid preseason for Sacramento Kings’ first-round pick Darius Acuff Jr. The former Arkansas guard and SEC Player of the

Ben Simmons News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

Surprising update emerges about Ben Simmons’ status

The Sacramento Kings are ready to throw Ben Simmons right into the fire. Simmons is expected to be in the starting lineup for the Kings’ Oct. 21 regular season opener against the LA Clippers, Marc J.

Maxime Raynaud News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 12

What The Kings Should Do With Center Rotation While Raynaud Is Out

The Sacramento Kings got as good news as possible for second-year big man Maxime Raynaud, as he was diagnosed with a right patellar subluxation yesterday.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 12

Kings Expected to Make Big Change to Starting Lineup on Opening Night

The Sacramento Kings could be making the lineup change they need. All offseason, fans have expected the Kings to go into the 2026-27 season with a starting five of Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, De'Andre Hunter, and Domantas Sabonis.

Maxime Raynaud News / Field Level Media / October 11

Kings C Maxime Raynaud (knee) to be re-evaluated in 2 weeks

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right patellar subluxation in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced Sunday afternoon.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. listens intently as Draymond Green yaps ear off with advice

Darius Acuff Jr. got an early lesson from one of the NBA’s most experienced voices when Sacramento faced Golden State in a preseason matchup. Warriors veteran Draymond Green took the opportunity to share advice with the Kings rookie, who appeared focused on what the four-time NBA champion had to say.

Maxime Raynaud News / Field Level Media / October 11

Kings C Maxime Raynaud exits preseason game with right knee injury

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud sustained an apparently serious right knee injury in the second quarter of a preseason loss to the host Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in San Francisco.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9

Vivek Ranadive reportedly pulled a Michael Scott with the Kings

Vivek Ranadive was apparently looking more like the head of Dunder Mifflin than the head of an NBA team. The Sacramento Kings owner Ranadive recently addressed the team during a fancy dinner around the start of training camp, Zach Lowe of The Ringer reported this week.