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We finally made it. The Sacramento Kings get their season underway tonight at 7:00 PST against the Phoenix Suns as they look to surprise everyone in the NBA.

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How Does the NBA World Feel About the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings?

In an alternate universe, the Sacramento Kings finally begin their rebuild after moving the majority of their veteran contracts. Nique Clifford is given

Russell Westbrook News / Hardwood Heroics / October 22

'This is Going to be a Disaster' – Sacramento Kings Draw Pessimistic Russell Westbrook Outlook From Anonymous Exec

The Sacramento Kings signed free agent guard Russell Westbrook to shore up their point guard depth this summer. However, many aren’t convinced that the one-time league MVP can take the team to the next level.

Drew Eubanks News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 21

Drew Eubanks Speaks On Filling In As Kings' Starting Center

The Sacramento Kings begin their season on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns, and they'll be without two starters in Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis .

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The 'Most 2,000-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?

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Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

DeMar DeRozan says what impressed him about Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford

DeMar DeRozan makes a prediction about rookie Nique Clifford. The Sacramento Kings recently made headlines for signing veteran guard Russell Westbrook ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Russell Westbrook News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

How Westbrook’s Kings Deal Benefits the Nuggets

After declining his player option with the Denver Nuggets, Russell Westbrook endured a long, uncertain summer searching for a new home. For weeks, it appeared his NBA career might be limping toward an unceremonious end.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 21

Kings Handed Disrespectful NBA Playoff Chances Before Season Opener

The Sacramento Kings suffered a play-in tournament loss for the second consecutive year last season, as they have failed to make the playoffs since ending their 16-year drought in 2023.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 21

What Could the Kings Get In Return for a Devin Carter Trade?

As the season approaches, more and more sources speculate that Devin Carter might be on his way out of Sacramento. This is incredibly disappointing, as the Carter pick was praised as a great value on draft night.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / October 21

Sacramento Kings Have Major Concerns About Russell Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings ended Russell Westbrook’s long wait to sign with an NBA team when they brought him in on a one-year, $3.6 million veteran’s minimum deal.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / October 21

Russell Westbrook hated 'fake' LeBron James

The Russell Westbrook experiment in Los Angeles with the Lakers was a dramatic failure. This is not news for anyone. What is news is the fact that Westbrook’s relationship with LeBron James wasn’t as smooth as it may have seemed.

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 21

DeMar DeRozan using outside noise as fuel, urges teammates to do the same

DeMar DeRozan is entering his second season with the Sacramento Kings and is showing leadership amid tempered expectations for the franchise.

Russell Westbrook has amusing reaction to retirement talk

Injuries galore: Five All-Stars who will miss the NBA season opener

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Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / October 21

DeMar DeRozan Has High Hopes for Kings Rookie Nique Clifford

The Sacramento Kings do not have hgh expectations ahead of the 2025-26 season. It got even worse when they announced that All-Star center Domantas Saobnis won't be preset for the season opener.

DeMar DeRozan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Kings’ DeMar DeRozan predicts teammate will be an NBA star

DeMar DeRozan has seen stars come and go throughout his long NBA career. He does view a potential standout that can shine for the Sacramento Kings very soon in rookie guard Nique Clifford.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Russell Westbrook outs ‘fake’ LeBron James in tell-all book

What do Skip Bayless, Enes Kanter and — now — Russell Westbrook all have in common? They aren't the biggest fans of LeBron James.

Russell Westbrook has amusing reaction to retirement talk

Lakers make surprising starting five decision before opening night

Kevin Durant finally defeats LeBron James in a career milestone

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2020-21 NBA season' quiz

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Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 20

2025-26 Sacramento Kings Season Prediction: Playoff Team Or Another Disappointing Campaign?

After a tough stretch of seasons, the Sacramento Kings are once again entering the new NBA season with some hope, and this time, the talent might match the rising expectations.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / October 20

Russell Westbrook has amusing reaction to retirement talk

New Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook has no intention to walk from the sport of basketball, even as he bounces around from team to team.

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Domantas Sabonis News / Field Level Media / October 18

Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) to be reevaluated in one week

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in one week, per multiple media reports.