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Russell Westbrook News / EssentiallySports / July 29
Is Russell Westbrook Retiring? Fact-Checking Rumors on NBA Star After Overseas Offers Emerge
Russell Westbrook’s future has suddenly become one of the NBA’s biggest talking points. With LeBron James off the free agency board, the attention has shifted toward Brodie’s future, and it continues to look unclear.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 28
Ranking the Kings' Three Biggest X-Factors Next Season
The Sacramento Kings are already flying under the radar this offseason, with their expectations as low as ever. Especially after waiving DeMar DeRozan and letting Russell Westbrook walk in free agency, the Kings have signaled a new rebuild era, but that does not mean they will be a bottom-feeder.
DeMar DeRozan News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28
New team enters DeMar DeRozan discussions
Although NBA free agency has slowed down, one key veteran still available is DeMar DeRozan. The Sacramento Kings released DeRozan at the start of July, and immediately teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat were named as options for the six-time All-Star.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / July 28
Will the Sacramento Kings Ever Become a Free Agent Destination?
The 2026 NBA free agency cycle kicked off on June 30. Since that date, the Sacramento Kings have re-signed no free agents. They waived DeMar DeRozan (and may potentially stretch his contract) and Isaiah Stevens, and signed two players, Jonathan Mogbo and Adam Flagler, to two-way contracts.
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 28
What to Expect for Kings' Free Agents DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook
The Sacramento Kings are entering a new rebuilding era, led by their new-look young core around Darius Acuff Jr., Maxime Raynaud, Keegan Murray, and others.
DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Wire / July 27
Cavs among teams that remain interested in DeMar DeRozan
The Cavaliers apparently aren’t finished looking for help on the wing. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Hoops Wire sources, Cleveland is among the teams showing interest in free agent DeMar DeRozan.
Isaiah Stevens News / Hoops Rumors / July 27
Kings Waive Isaiah Stevens
4:46 pm: Stevens has been released, per the NBA’s official transaction log. 4:30 pm: The Kings are waiving Isaiah Stevens, who was on a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 27
Ranking Every Position Group on the Sacramento Kings' Roster
The Sacramento Kings still have two open roster spots, with at least one expected to be filled before the start of the 2026-27 season. Outside of that minor move, though, the Kings seem to be done with their 2026 offseason.
Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 27
The Kings Now Have One of the NBA's Most Underrated Stars
The Sacramento Kings have had a rumor-filled 2026, starting at a busy trade deadline that amounted to nothing and continuing into an offseason that has overall been fairly quiet.
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.
Sacramento Kings News / BodyBuildingBros / July 27
NBA star Matthew Dellavedova reveals AI fitness secret
Matthew Dellavedova has a new coaching staff, and it’s not even human! The former NBA champion revealed this week that artificial intelligence has become
Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 26
What the Kings' Ideal Lineup With Darius Acuff Jr. Will Look Like
After being selected seventh overall, Darius Acuff Jr. had a tough summer league for the Sacramento Kings. The former Arkansas guard was not as efficient
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 26
One Stat Shows Why Acuff and LaVine Could Be a Dynamic Duo
The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with little to no expectations, and while the infusion of Darius Acuff Jr. is sure to help from a talent and excitement standpoint, there are still numerous questions surrounding the team coming off a disappointing 22-win season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Only one team makes sense for DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan should only be thinking about one thing right now: his legacy.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 26
Darius Acuff Jr. Says Why He Is the Kings’ Best Hope to Compete
The Sacramento Kings have been stuck in NBA purgatory over the past two decades, with just one playoff appearance since 2006 and zero playoff series wins.
Daeqwon Plowden News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 25
Can Daeqwon Plowden Crack the Kings Crowded Rotation?
As we inch closer to the 2026-27 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings roster is starting to take shape. After drafting the trio of Darius Acuff Jr, Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp, the Kings brought in three players who can jump right into the rotation.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 25
Predicting What the Kings Do With Final Two Roster Spots
The Sacramento Kings are nearly done with their 2026 offseason, but after waiving DeMar DeRozan in early July, they still have two open roster spots. As it stands, the Kings have 13 players on standard contracts and all three of their two-way slots filled.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24
Warriors have an obvious free-agency alternative to LeBron James
General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. will have no choice but to pivot.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 24
Who Makes the Rotation? Predicting the Kings' Top 10 Players Next Season
The Sacramento Kings are not done with their roster, still sitting at just 13 players under standard contracts, but they are certainly getting an idea of what their rotation will look like next season.
Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24
Exclusive: Darius Acuff Jr. prepared to write his own ‘greatness’ as new face of Kings’ rebuild
When you think of the Sacramento Kings, what stands out immediately is the fact that this NBA franchise has missed the playoffs in 19 of the last 20 years, putting together just two winning seasons over the last two decades.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23
2 hottest Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban overreactions from 2026 Kings Summer League
The Sacramento Kings were quite unfortunate on the night of the 2026 NBA Draft lottery. They were tied with the Utah Jazz for the fourth-worst record in the NBA this past season (22-60), and yet they fell all the way to seventh in the draft.
Russell Westbrook News / HITC / July 22
Russell Westbrook dealt another blow as Sacramento Kings make decision on his future
Russell Westbrook had a solid season with the Sacramento Kings, despite their struggles in the Western Conference. Westbrook joined the Kings after a somewhat successful stint with the Denver Nuggets, where he was able to rehabilitate his image as a veteran player.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / July 16
Where Will the Sacramento Kings Find Their Backup Point Guard?
The Sacramento Kings may have finally found their point guard of the future by selecting Darius Acuff Jr. The organization drafted him seventh overall in the highly touted 2026 NBA Draft.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16
Hugo Gonzalez put skills on display in Celtics' Summer League win
With the Boston Celtics expected to try to make up for the loss of Jaylen Brown by committee, the door is open for young players to earn more of an opportunity than they were initially expecting.
DaQuan Jeffries News / Hoops Rumors / July 11
DaQuan Jeffries Signs With Turkey’s Besiktas
DaQuan Jeffries has signed with EuroLeague newcomer Besiktas, Eurohoops relays. The announcement was made in a press release from the Turkish club. Jeffries played in the Kings’ organization last season.
Zach Lavine News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8
Notable update emerges on Zach LaVine's future
Zach LaVine is one of the last men standing in Sacramento, and it may be that way for a little while longer. The Sacramento Kings guard LaVine has had no active talks with the team about a potential buyout to this point, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported on Wednesday.
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