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Former MVP Continues To Make History In Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings have endured a difficult season, but one of the most fascinating storylines has been the impact of former MVP Russell Westbrook. Even late in his career, the veteran guard continues to prove why he is one of the most unique players in NBA history.

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Sacramento Kings Rookie Posts Double-Double in Win Against Bulls

Unsurprisingly, many of the 2025 NBA Draft class's most notable early returns have come from the top of the draft. Players like Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and others have starred as rookies, placing their names among the NBA's up-and-coming stars.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 9

Could the Kings Trade Back in the NBA Draft? A Historical Overview

With 17 games left in the season, the Sacramento Kings are understandably looking toward the future. Teams can build rosters in a few ways - primarily

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz

The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / March 9

Led by Russell Westbrook, Kings take down Bulls for rare win

Malik Monk and Maxime Raynaud combined for 56 points, Russell Westbrook added to his unmatched triple-double total, and the Sacramento Kings won for just the third time in their last 23 games with a 126-110 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 9

Kings Have Historic Performance in Win Over Bulls

It may have taken 65 tries, but it feels like the Sacramento Kings just had their best game of the season. It may have been a win over the 26-37 Chicago Bulls , but the Kings were doing all the small things and hitting their shots all night in the best effort we've seen in months.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 8

Three Point Guard Targets The Kings Should Consider

I’ve already written about what I believe is the Sacramento Kings’ biggest need in the offseason, which I’ll stand by. However, I’ll admit that there is a very close second, and that’s the point guard position.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

A Realistic Timeline for the Kings to Contend Again

The current reality for the Sacramento Kings is difficult to ignore. After a disastrous 2025–26 season, the team now sits at 14–50, the worst record in the NBA and at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 7

Kings head coach still hasn’t seen what Russell Westbrook said to reporters

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie’s take on veteran Russell Westbrook attacking the media after a loss may or may not surprise you, but either way, he’s taking his player’s side.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

Three Decisions That Will Define the Kings' Offseason

With the worst record in the league (14-50), the Sacramento Kings have a huge offseason coming up as they look for their next franchise player in the draft.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

Evaluating a Potential Contract Extension for Kings' De'Andre Hunter

With the Sacramento Kings wrapping up what may be the worst season in franchise history, it is time to look ahead to the summer (in fairness, fans probably started running Tankathon simulations in November after the 5-16 start).

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

The One Thing the Kings Must Fix Before Next Season

It’s a bit humorous to write about the “one thing” the Sacramento Kings need to fix when the team is 14-50. There are so many things this team needs to fix, including perimeter defense, point guard play, interior defense, and more.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 7

DeMar DeRozan Shares Emotional Thoughts on His NBA Future

Not many NBA stars choose to play for the Sacramento Kings, but in the 2024 offseason, six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan took the opportunity. Unfortunately for DeRozan, the team he signed on to play for quickly fell apart, as head coach Mike Brown was fired and star point guard De'Aaron Fox was traded within seven months of his signing.