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Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / October 11
Ben Simmons on NBA return: ‘It felt really good’
Ben Simmons is back on an NBA court. That alone meant something to him. Simmons made his preseason debut with the Kings on Saturday after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season, finishing with seven points and one assist in nine minutes during Sacramento’s 111-106 loss to Golden State.
Maxime Raynaud News / Hoops Rumors / October 11
Kings’ Maxime Raynaud Leaves Court In Wheelchair After Knee Injury
Kings center Maxime Raynaud may have suffered a serious injury to his right knee in Saturday’s preseason game with Golden State, writes Anthony Slater of ESPN.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 10
Three Takeaways From Kings Disheartening Loss to Warriors
The Sacramento Kings losing their third straight preseason game isn't necessarily the worst thing, as wins are going to be hard to come by this season, and the fact that it's just preseason and that the game outcomes don't really matter.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10
Kings player leaves the court in a wheelchair after a scary incident involving Stephen Curry
A Sacramento Kings player may be facing a long absence after suffering an apparent injury in Saturday’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.
Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10
Kings’ Darius Acuff limps off court vs. Warriors
The Sacramento Kings hit the road to battle the Golden State Warriors in the Bay Area, their third preseason game of the year, amid news of owner Vivek Ranadive’s recent criticisms.
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.
Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 10
Kings Get Much-Needed Update on Ben Simmons' Status for Warriors Game
The NBA world will have its eyes on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Sure, it helps that they are facing off against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, but more notably, Ben Simmons is finally making his unofficial Kings debut.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 10
Unpacking Kings Owner Vivek Ranadive's 'Roast' Drama and Why It Matters
As the Sacramento Kings close their preseason schedule and prepare for the regular season beginning October 21, off-court headlines remain. This stems from a team dinner last week.
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 10
Sacramento Kings Could Land Jimmy Butler In Risky Trade That Might Be Worth It
A brutal 2025-26 season left the Sacramento Kings sitting on a 22-60 record, the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and zero clear answers about what’s next.
Scott Perry News / Hoops Wire / October 10
Kings’ Scott Perry on Vivek Ranadivé dinner report: ‘There was no roast’
Kings general manager Scott Perry says the now-infamous team dinner involving owner Vivek Ranadivé was not what some reports made it out to be. In fact, Perry was pretty emphatic.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 10
Three Kings Players to Watch for in Preseason Warriors Matchup
The Sacramento Kings had a home-and-away series with the Los Angeles Lakers for their first two games of the 2026 preseason, but lost both outings to start 0-2.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 10
Key Positional Battle Emerges For Kings' After Preseason Woes
Who’s ready to overreact to some Sacramento Kings preseason basketball ? This guy absolutely is, and I hope you don’t mind coming along for the ride. In case you missed it, the Kings dropped their first two preseason games to the Los Angeles Lakers, and there was a lot to be concerned about in both matchups.
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.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 9
One Player the Kings Desperately Need In Rotation Amid Shooting Concerns
The Sacramento Kings may be winless in two preseason games, but that's not generally a concern for any team in the exhibition season before the real games kick off, let alone a team expected to be at the bottom of the standings like the KIngs.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
Kings’ Vivek Ranadive turning fancy dinner with team into a full-blown roast is so KANGZ
The Sacramento Kings had a very difficult end to their last season campaign and ended up with a nightmarish 22-60 record. The team definitely needed a boost of motivation coming into the new season after being ousted from playoff contention by the Charlotte Hornets.
Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 9
The Good and Bad From Darius Acuff Jr.'s First Two Games With Kings
The Sacramento Kings are now two games into their 2026 preseason, with two losses to the Los Angeles Lakers to show for it. They have been shorthanded in both outings, missing key defenders like Keegan Murray and Ben Simmons, with backup guard Malik Monk also sidelined.
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 9
Kings Owner Vivek Ranadivé Reportedly Turned Team Dinner Into A Roast Of Players, Coaches, And Executives
As a franchise, the Sacramento Kings have been competitive in short bursts. After their lone NBA title (as the Rochester Royals) in the 1950s, the only times the Kings have been competitive are during the early 2000s and, more recently, in the 2020s.
Doug Christie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6
Doug Christie pinpoints how Kings can improve defensively in 2026
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie wants to see improvement on the defensive end of the floor. After the Kings signed Ben Simmons for a comeback season in the NBA, perhaps he’ll become an anchor for Sacramento’s identity.
Darius Acuff News / TWSN / October 6
The Sacramento Kings Should Give Darius Acuff Jr. the Keys to Their Future
The Sacramento Kings just played their preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. While they lost 127-103, they got to see glimpses of hope from rookie Darius Acuff Jr.
Ben Simmons News / HITC / October 6
‘Like he did in Philly’ – NBA insider says Ben Simmons set to complete ‘tremendous’ Kings comeback
Ben Simmons is hoping to make an NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings, and early reports suggest his return could be successful. Simmons signed a one-year minimum contract with the Kings this offseason, marking his return to the NBA after an entire season out of the league.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / October 5
Key Takeaways from Kings Media Day and Training Camp
The Sacramento Kings find themselves in an interesting position as they head into the 2026-27 regular season. Last season, the squad lost multiple starters to season-ending injuries, but their key pieces are back and healthy.
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