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Kings’ Below-Average Grade Sparks Russell Westbrook Question

Dennis Schroder is expected to fill the void of the starting point guard position for the Sacramento Kings next season. Some believed Russell Westbrook could be an option.

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3 Potential Sacramento Kings Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season

While many around the NBA expected the Sacramento Kings to begin a rebuild this offseason after trading De’Aaron Fox last season, they instead elected to bolster their roster and make a run at a playoff spot this season.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 5

Surprising Stats Show Importance of DeRozan for All Teammates

When this offseason started, it was widely thought that the Kings and DeMar DeRozan would be parting ways after a disappointing season in Sacramento. But as the months went on, no deal came to fruitiion, and now all signs point towards DeRozan coming back for a second season with the Kings.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 5

Stat Breakdown: When Sabonis Shot More, Kings Won Less

The Sacramento Kings have a lot of questions going into next season, but one thing that feels set in stone is who their overall best player is. They have a lot of talent on the roster, including six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan and lights-out shooter Zach LaVine, but the nod for best player has to go to All-NBA center Domantas Sabonis.

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Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 5

Sacramento Kings 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

A couple of years ago, the Sacramento Kings were the darlings of the NBA. “Light the Beam” became a rallying cry not just for the franchise, but for a city that had long suffered through irrelevance and futility.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rankings: Round 11

To help fantasy basketball managers prepare for dynasty drafts in 2025-26, here are rankings for the eleventh round. Over the offseason, Cameron Johnson was traded to the Denver Nuggets.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 4

Kings Earn Optimistic Grade for NBA Championship Chances

The Sacramento Kings have not made an NBA Finals appearance since the Rochester Royals won it all in 1951, and have not even made a Western Conference Finals appearance since 2002.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 3

Sacramento Kings' Young Core Shines in NBA Offseason Scrimmages

In mid-August, The Athletic’s Law Murray posted about the younger members of the Sacramento Kings having their way with the competition at Rico Hines’ LA runs.

Malik Monk News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 3

NBA Mock Trade: Kings Send Malik Monk to Eastern Conference Contender

The Sacramento Kings have been one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA throughout the 2025 offseason. Of course, the Kings have made some questionable moves, but they have also constantly been involved in certain trade and free agency rumors.

Jalen Williams News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 3

NBA Champion Jalen Williams Makes Sacramento Kings Admission

Sacramento Kings fans have a reputation around the league as one of the NBA’s most passionate and energetic crowds. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 2

Are We All Undervaluing This Sacramento Kings All-Star?

The Sacramento Kings have a lot of questions heading into next season. Mainly around how they will navigate their overabundance of shooting guards, but also about who will be on the team long term now that Scott Perry has taken over the team.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 2

Kings Predicted to Take Franchise Point Guard in 2026 NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings went into the 2025 NBA offseason with a glaring need at the point guard position. After trading away star De'Aaron Fox ahead of the trade deadline, the Kings went the rest of the 2024-25 season without a reliable point guard on the roster, so they attempted to find a solution this summer.

Russell Westbrook News / Hardwood Heroics / September 2

'The Only Home We’ve Heard For Him' – Sacramento Kings Chances of Landing Russell Westbrook Explained by NBA Expert

The Sacramento Kings have been rumored to be a team interested in signing free agent guard Russell Westbrook. Last season, the former NBA MVP was part of the Denver Nuggets as a backup point guard.

JaVale McGee News / Fastbreak on SI / September 1

Former NBA Champ Admits Jealousy After Latest Career Move

Javale McGee has helped contribute to plenty of team success during his run in the NBA. The veteran center has been a part of three NBA Championships, spanning from 2017 to 2020.

Russell Westbrook News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 1

NBA Expert Predicts Russell Westbrook's Contract With Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings have been a topic of discussion throughout the 2025 NBA offseason, headlining rumors as they are connected to several top free agents.

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JaVale McGee News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Ex-Lakers Champion JaVale McGee Opens Up on Signing With New League

Over the course of 16 NBA seasons spent with nine different franchises, JaVale McGee has played a variety of roles. He has been the disappointing first-round

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 31

Are the Kings Really Better Off With This Lineup Switch?

Barring a move for Jonathan Kuminga, the biggest move of the Sacramento Kings’ offseason has been the sign-and-trade for Dennis Schröder. Signing a point

Doug Christie News / NBA Analysis Network / August 31

Who is Doug Christie? All you need to know about Sacramento Kings’ head coach

After snapping their playoff drought, the Sacramento Kings are seemingly back to square one. During the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Sacramento Kings‘ fanbase erupted with joy as they finally snapped their 16-year postseason drought.

Malik Monk News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Kings Predicted to Send Malik Monk to Magic for Young $55 Million Duo to Fill 2 Key Roster Needs

It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the Sacramento Kings as they have kept their core together instead of beginning a rebuild like many around the NBA expected they would do.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31

Dennis Schroder calls out fans making racist ‘monkey noises’ during EuroBasket

With the NBA offseason in full swing, many NBA players have decided to play for their home country’s national team. One of the more notable players playing in the EuroBasket today is Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder, who’s representing Germany as their captain.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rankings: Round 9

To help fantasy basketball managers prepare for dynasty drafts in 2025-26, here are rankings for the ninth round. 2025 20th overall pick Kasparas Jakucionis is a combo guard out of Illinois who adds backcourt security to the Miami Heat.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / August 30