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Kings Rookie's Great Shooting Splits Point to Star-Level Scoring Upside

The Sacramento Kings' season may be in disarray , but one of the few positive takeaways has been the strong play of second-round pick Maxime Raynaud. There was a lot of buzz about the French big man coming into the season, with him appearing like a potential steal in the bottom half of the draft.

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'I’ve Been Getting Robbed for Nine Years of My Life': DeMar DeRozan Opens Up About Financial Shock From Toronto Taxes

DeMar DeRozan is in his 17th NBA season and still producing. Averaging 18.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Sacramento Kings in

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 28

The NBA Draft Prospect Who Could Save the Sacramento Kings

Despite winning two of their last three games, the Sacramento Kings have the NBA's worst record at 14-47 with just 21 games left in the season. Sure, they can still try to win games, but all eyes have already shifted toward what the 2026 NBA Draft has in store for the struggling franchise.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 28

Why the Kings 'Tank' Could Be in Big Trouble

The Sacramento Kings' season isn't going as many expected. They were never expected to be great, or even good, but few had them sitting at 14-47 and last in the standings as the NBA regular season nears its conclusion.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assist leaders' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 28

'Shut the F* Up': Leaked Audio Reveals Russell Westbrook’s Altercation With Alperen Sengun During Rockets-Kings

Russell Westbrook has reset the clock on his potential retirement this season. Just months after it seemed like the former MVP might not return to the NBA, he is balling his heart out with the Sacramento Kings.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 27

Have the Kings Had the Worst Injury Luck of Any NBA Team This Season?

Injuries are a part of every NBA season, but some years they hit certain teams harder than others. That question feels especially relevant when looking at the Sacramento Kings and the adversity they have faced.

Keegan Murray News / Hoops Rumors / February 27

Keegan Murray (Ankle Sprain) To Be Reevaluated In Two Weeks

Kings forward Keegan Murray has been diagnosed with a mild left ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via James Ham of The Kings Beat).

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / February 27

Notable update surfaces about Russell Westbrook's future

Russell Westbrook may have something to smile about despite the Sacramento Kings being the worst team in the league this season.

Kings' DeMar DeRozan joins top 20 on NBA's all-time scoring list

Brian Windhorst says he was confronted by an NBA All-Star center

Windhorst: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the MVP favorite

Khris Middleton linked to two teams amid buyout rumors

Former Lakers player thinks LeBron James should leave the team

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 27

Where DeMar DeRozan and the Kings Stand in Potential Buyout Talks

The Sacramento Kings have had an underwhelming 2025-26 season, to say the least, and fans are starting to feel for the aging veterans stuck on the NBA's worst team.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / February 27

NBA Rumors: Kings, Russell Westbrook, Lonzo Ball, D’Angelo Russell, Wizards

Say what you want about Russell Westbrook. With the Kings, he’s been steady. Per Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, there’s no real momentum toward a buyout.

Precious Achiuwa News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 27

Precious Achiuwa Makes Strong Statement in Kings Win vs. Mavericks

After losing 16 straight games, the Sacramento Kings have now won two of their last three. On Thursday night, they picked up a big road win against the Dallas Mavericks, and one player stood out more than others.

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The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 27

Precious Achiuwa outduels Naji Marshall in sad tank-off

Kings' Precious Achiuwa outduels Mavericks' Naji Marshall in sad tank-off

The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won by losing a 130-121 matchup between two tanking teams.

Precious Achiuwa's career night lifts Kings past Mavs

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 26

What We Learned as Kings Take Down Mavericks, Win 2nd of Last Three

The Sacramento Kings may finally be hitting their stride, getting their second win in three tries. Tonight it was against a depleted Dallas Mavericks team, but that doesn't take away that the Kings played one of their best games of the season tonight, en route to the 130-121 win.

Precious Achiuwa News / Field Level Media / February 26

Precious Achiuwa's career night lifts Kings past Mavs

Precious Achiuwa posted a career-high 29 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 130-121 win over the host Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. Achiuwa shot 13 of 19 from the field, including 3 of 3 from 3-point range, and had 12 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings News / Bleacher Report / February 26

Watch: Durant was wide open for three

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook News Before Mavericks Game

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook has been a solid veteran presence in his first year with the organization. Unfortunately for the Kings, it has

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / February 26

'It’s Not Seen as a Certainty' – Sacramento Kings Star Might Not Be Moved This Summer Despite Trade Chatter, Per Insider

The Sacramento Kings tried to shop Domantas Sabonis during the February trade deadline. However, the three-time NBA All-Star is still with the team and was eventually declared out for the rest of the season due to a season-ending knee surgery.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Kings' Injury Situation Just Got Worse

The Sacramento Kings just can't catch a break when it comes to injuries. Last week, the Kings lost both Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine to injuries. Sabonis had to undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 26