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The Sacramento Kings are gearing up for their 47th game of the 2025-26 season, yet they will already be putting their 20th unique starting lineup on the floor.

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Kings spiral to 12-34 with five straight losses and league-worst defense as trade deadline looms

The Sacramento Kings have reached a critical low point. At 12-34 with five consecutive losses, the organization faces difficult questions about the direction of this season.

Domantas Sabonis News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Eastern Conference Contender Emerges as Serious Suitor for Domantas Sabonis

The approaching deadline has created increasing trade buzz, which involves Domantas Sabonis. Teams that compete for the Eastern Conference championship require better frontcourt players because the competition has become more challenging.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 24

The One Deadline Move the Kings Should Be Prioritizing

With the NBA trade deadline just 12 days away, rumors are flying around faster than Russell Westbrook runs in transition. And it feels like the Sacramento Kings are involved in every single one.

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Dennis Schroder News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

The Kings are 12-34 and Dennis Schroder doesn’t care about trade rumors but somebody in Sacramento should

The Sacramento Kings are 12-34. They’ve lost four straight. The trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the front office has decisions to make.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

Sacramento Kings Prepare for a Full-Blown Fire Sale as Major Names Hit the Trade Market

This year has been quite a tough one for the Sacramento Kings. With just 12 wins and 34 losses, the team is looking down the barrel. And as expected, the franchise is eagerly looking to rebuild its roster before the upcoming season.

Dennis Schroder News / HITC / January 24

Dennis Schroder accidentally hitting courtside fan leads to stunned NBA fans’ reactions

Dennis Schroder was involved in an awkward moment during the Sacramento Kings’ clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers after accidentally colliding with a courtside fan while chasing a loose ball.

Dennis Schroder News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Kings’ Dennis Schroder shrugs off trade talk: ‘I don’t give a…’

Kings guard Dennis Schroder is not losing sleep over trade rumors. Not even a little. With the Feb. 5 deadline approaching and Sacramento sitting near the bottom of the standings, Schroder made his stance clear after Friday’s 123-118 road loss to the Cavaliers.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Russell Westbrook airballs wide-open dunk

Russell Westbrook has clearly lost a step since his early days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings, resembled a demigod dealing with the sudden loss of his powers Friday in his team’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / January 23

Cavs topple Kings, but still searching for their best version

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 123-118 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. 1. It is not always pretty. It is not always smooth. But the Cavaliers have now won nine of their last 13, and that is the business.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 23

Three Takeaways From Kings' Loss In Cleveland

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a long homestand that saw the team chalk up its first real winning streak of the season. Unfortunately, all good things must end, and the Kings dropped their final three at home in somewhat disappointing fashion .

Dennis Schroder News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Kings' Dennis Schroder Involved in Fan Incident Against Cavaliers

A courtside seat in an NBA game is always going to be a luxury, but it also comes with some danger. One unfortunate fan learned that the hard way on Friday night during a game between the Sacramento Kings and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / January 24

Kings coach benches all of his starters — and it works

Kings coach Doug Christie had seen enough.

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Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 23

Kings’ Domantas Sabonis Linked to Four Trade Suitors With One Clear Front-Runner

With the NBA trade deadline now less than two weeks away, rumors surrounding the Sacramento Kings continue to heat up. It would not shock anyone if the Kings traded away their entire roster at this point, although Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, and Keon Ellis seem to be the most likely players to be moved.

Keon Ellis News / Hoops Wire / January 23

Kings’ Keon Ellis continues to draw interest ahead of trade deadline

Keon Ellis might not be playing much for the Kings right now, but that has not cooled his trade market one bit. Ellis has been a DNP-CD in two straight games this week after sitting out two last weekend with a minor knee issue.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

The Kings player most likely to be traded before deadline

With the Sacramento Kings surrounded by rumors ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5, there is no doubt a bevy of players that fans think could attract the most interest from teams.

Dylan Cardwell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Dylan Cardwell gives heartwarming speech about rookie season amid Kings’ disastrous record

Following a 122-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, which extended Sacramento’s skid to three games, Cardwell addressed reporters with a candid and emotional postgame reflection on his rookie season and his path to the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / January 22

'I’m Extremely Grateful' – Sacramento Kings Star Opens Up on Getting Tributes After Hitting Latest Milestone

The Sacramento Kings paid homage to Russell Westbrook during Wednesday’s home game against the Toronto Raptors, as the former league MVP recently passed Oscar Robertson to become the highest-scoring point guard in NBA history. In the video tribute, Westbrook received messages from his friends, family, and former teammates.

Malik Monk News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Kings’ Malik Monk narrowly avoids disaster before monster dunk vs. Raptors

The Sacramento Kings suffered their third straight loss after getting pummeled by the Toronto Raptors, 122-109, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. The Kings, who were on a four-game winning streak entering the game, had a strong start, taking a nine-point lead at halftime, 61-52.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / January 19

Sacramento Kings Undrafted Rookie Logs First NBA Double-Double

The Sacramento Kings haven't had a stellar season this year, but there are still a few bright spots for fans of the team. Despite a 12-31 record, Sacramento added a trio of rookies in the 2025 NBA Draft, who have shown flashes in their first season of professional basketball.

DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / January 15

DeMar DeRozan leading the Kings back from the dead

After a humiliating 137-103 loss to their Northern California rivals capped off a seven-game losing streak, the Sacramento Kings looked like the worst team in the NBA.

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