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Wild Five-Team NBA Mock Trade Swaps Stars Between Kings, Warriors & More

As the trade deadline approaches, all bets are off on what the Sacramento Kings will do. Nearly everyone on the roster is available for trade, and the Kings are once again being connected to Jonathan Kuminga as he inches closer to being trade eligible on January 15th.

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Why Kings Should Trade for Jonathan Kuminga, and Why They Shouldn't

The Sacramento Kings are expected to have as busy an NBA trade deadline as any other team in the league, but who are they going after? All Kings fans have heard is who they will be trading away, like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keon Ellis, Malik Monk, and Dennis Schroder, but who will they get in return?

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 30

Scott Perry Admits the Kind of Players Kings Are Looking For

Before he took the GM job with the Sacramento Kings, Scott Perry was a regular with The Hoop Genius Podcast, hosted by Mo Mooncey and now assistant GM of the Kings, B.J.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Inside Russell Westbrook's Impact on the Kings' Rookie's Progress

For the Sacramento Kings, this season has become an unexpected proving ground for young players, and few have benefited more than rookie big man Maxime Raynaud.

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Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Russell Westbrook had a Lakers fan ejected from his courtside seat

Russell Westbrook is nothing if not consistent. The Sacramento Kings guard Westbrook once again got into it with a rival fan during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

2026 New Year's Resolutions for the Kings

As 2025 comes to a close, a new opportunity comes to set some new goals as the calendar turns over. Here are some potential resolutions for the players entering 2026: Domantas Sabonis: Get healthy.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Ranking The Kings' Young Talent For Breakout Potential

The Sacramento Kings’ season is in full development mode as they sit at 8-24 and second-to-last in the Western Conference. Even with the veterans still on the team, the emphasis lately has been on the young players, which is great for the long-term development of the team.

Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / December 29

Watch: Westbrook and a fan

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Two Kings Stars Linked to Potential Bucks Trade

It is no secret that Giannis Antetokounmpo's time with the Milwaukee Bucks could be nearing its end, but the franchise would be dumb to let him walk without a fight.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Dennis Schroder had words for Luka Doncic

If there’s someone Luka Doncic is afraid of on the basketball court, it certainly isn’t Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder. During Sunday night’s game

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / December 29

Russell Westbrook Gets Lakers Fan Ejected For Supposedly Calling Him 'Westbrick'

The Sacramento Kings dropped to 8-24 in this 2025-26 NBA season after a 125-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. Kings guard Russell Westbrook would have been frustrated to be on the receiving end of a blowout loss, and a fan appeared to add to those frustrations in the closing stages of the contest.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Three Takeaways From Kings' Blowout Loss to Lakers

After an impressive win over the Dallas Mavericks yesterday, the Sacramento Kings couldn't keep up with the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, falling 125-101 to their Western Conference rival.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28

LeBron James gives Russell Westbrook flowers with 2 emojis after climbing assists list

Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook reached a major milestone Saturday night in his 18th NBA season, surpassing Magic Johnson on the league’s all-time assists list.

Sacramento Kings News / BasketballNews.com / December 28

Russell Westbrook checks off two historic milestones in one game

Veteran star guard Russell Westbrook added another remarkable chapter to his Hall of Fame resume this weekend, accomplishing two major career feats in the same game for the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Sacramento Kings Defeat Dallas Mavericks 113-107

The Sacramento Kings hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The Kings defeated the Mavericks 113-107 at the Golden 1 Center. Sacramento improved to 8-23 and avoided a two-game losing skid, while Dallas fell to 12-21 and lost two games in a row.

Keon Ellis News / Field Level Media / December 27

Keon Ellis' season-best 21 points key for Kings' victory vs. Mavericks

Keon Ellis had a season-best 21 points, Russell Westbrook matched it with 21 of his own and the Sacramento Kings held off the visiting Dallas Mavericks 113-107 on Saturday afternoon to win for just the second time in their last eight games.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / December 26