Trades in the NBA are becoming increasingly complicated with the introduction of the second apron, and even teams that aren’t up against the apron have a lot to consider before making a major move.
DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points to lead six Sacramento players in double figures as the Kings snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 111-98 win over the visiting Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
The Sacramento Kings have been on the struggle bus throughout the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 8-30 ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Houston Rockets.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder had a telling one-word response to the NBA’s decision to suspend him for going after Luka Doncic following a game three weeks ago.
Dennis Schroder is in trouble for an incident that occurred nearly two full weeks ago. The NBA announced on Saturday that the Sacramento Kings guard Schroder has been suspended for three games without pay.
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.
As the Sacramento Kings approach the trade deadline, they are in a position where smart, forward-thinking moves matter more than flashy ones. The roster has talent, but it also has apparent gaps in athleticism, defense, and long-term flexibility, particularly on the wing.
The Sacramento Kings dropped another tough game on Friday to the Golden State Warriors, 137-103. Sacramento’s defense got carved up in the game, and Kings guard Zach LaVine wasn’t too happy about it.
The Sacramento Kings' offense, or lack thereof, has been in the spotlight more and more lately as they've officially fallen to the worst offense in the NBA.
Malik Monk has gone from being an NBA Sixth Man of the Year candidate to being a fringe player this season for the Sacramento Kings. Most recently, the 27-year-old combo guard has received three consecutive DNP-CDs, despite being injury-free, and has not breached the 20-minute mark since mid-December.
If the calendar flipping to 2026 felt anticlimactic, NBA 2K26 has other plans. Season 4 doesn’t ease players into the new year—it sprints out of the tunnel wearing an All-Star jacket, blasting spotlights, and reminding everyone that grinding never takes a holiday.
The results haven’t been encouraging in Scott Perry’s first season as general manager of the Kings, but he remains focused on building “sustainable” long-term success, he said in an interview with Marc J.