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Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / September 4

Grading The Kings’ Decision To Sign Ben Simmons To A 1-Year, $3.5 Million Deal

Well, this is one of the more fascinating low-risk bets still sitting out there on the market. The Sacramento Kings have agreed to sign Ben Simmons to a one-year, $3.5 million contract, bringing the former No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 4

Kings beat out two NBA teams to sign Ben Simmons

NBA free agency has cooled down, but the Sacramento Kings made a bit of a surprising move on Friday.

Ben Simmons agrees to 1-year, $3.5M deal with Kings

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NBA News / Yardbarker / September 4

Knicks have an unglamorous choice to make for their final roster spot

The New York Knicks are close to commencing their title defense next season, but their front office still has some work to do.

Jalen Brunson issues strong warning to former Knicks teammate

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 3

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Kings This Season

The 2026 offseason is winding down, and while the Sacramento Kings still have one to three roster spots to fill before reaching their 18-player max, we have a good idea of what their 2026-27 season will look like.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 3

Three Domantas Sabonis Trade Destinations With Uncertain Kings Future

The Sacramento Kings might be gearing toward a more obvious rebuild. Sure, they have already revamped their young core this offseason around rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr., but with veterans Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis still in the starting lineup, they seem to still be in a transition period.

Domantas Sabonis News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

Report: 1 All-Star wants to leave the Kings

Sacramento’s great exodus may be continuing. Kings big man Domantas Sabonis “wants to get out” of Sacramento, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported this week on “The Hoop Collective” podcast.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 2

Kings’ New Culture In Danger of Falling Apart Before It Begins

The Sacramento Kings are entering an interesting season where they are in the midst of a rebuild around seventh overall pick Darius Acuff Jr, but still have the veteran talents of Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and Malik Monk on the roster.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Kings Reportedly Want To Acquire Jalen Duren In Sign-And-Trade For Domantas Sabonis

Most of this year’s major free-agent storylines have been resolved at this stage in the offseason. Unfortunately, Jalen Duren remains in limbo, as his contract negotiations with the Detroit Pistons continue to prove unfruitful.

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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 / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

Video of Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul vacationing together will make fans smile

Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul are taking full advantage of their first offseason as retirees. The two future Hall of Famers were spotted vacationing together in Italy this week.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul together in epic photo of retired PGs

The NBA saw two of the greatest point guards of all-time head off into retirement this past year, first with Chris Paul and then Russell Westbrook. Both

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Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 1

Domantas Sabonis' Big Offseason Decision Casts Doubt on Kings Future

It is no secret that Domantas Sabonis’ time as a Sacramento King is coming close to ending. The former All-Star big man arrived in Sacramento at the 2021-22

Domantas Sabonis News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Domantas Sabonis Wants Out Of Sacramento As Kings Brace For Rough Season

The NBA trade market saw a lot of activity this summer, including some blockbuster deals that have changed the league’s hierarchy. In Sacramento, however, it’s been mostly quiet for the Sacramento Kings, save for the decision to waive veteran swingman DeMar DeRozan.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 1

The One Thing the Kings Need Most From Each Starter This Season

While the Sacramento Kings might not have had as crazy a 2026 offseason as some fans were expecting, their rotation will still look much different this season.

Ben Simmons News / Yardbarker / August 26

Ben Simmons and the Kings are a match made in hell

Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry observed a workout by Ben Simmons in Florida Tuesday, raising speculation that the Kings will sign the No. 1 pick from a decade ago. Both sides should walk away.

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Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Rumors / August 26

Ben Simmons, Gabe Vincent On Kings’ Radar

As the Kings continue to peruse the free agent market in search of a reserve point guard, two new potential targets have been linked to the team. According to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140 (Twitter link), former No.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Kings reportedly take look at Ben Simmons amid NBA comeback

The Kings apparently aren’t finished shopping for veteran guards, and this one comes with a considerably bigger name. Sacramento general manager Scott Perry is in Florida to watch free agent Ben Simmons work out, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140.

Zach Lavine News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Zach LaVine talks championship hopes after summer of Kings trade questions

Zach LaVine is entering his 13th NBA season, and he knows exactly what’s missing from the résumé. That, ladies and gentlemen, would be winning. LaVine told Sam Yip of HoopsHype in an exclusive interview that after accomplishing plenty individually, he still hopes to experience a deep playoff run and perhaps eventually play for a championship team.

Darius Acuff News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Kings looking at veteran guards to assist Darius Acuff Jr.

The Kings appear ready to hand Darius Acuff Jr. the keys. They may just want an experienced passenger riding alongside him. Sacramento has been looking at veteran guards on the free-agent market as it prepares to make Acuff, the No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Nuggets replace Peyton Watson by signing future Hall of Famer

The Denver Nuggets lost 23-year-old Peyton Watson this week. They're pivoting by replacing him with a 37-year-old. DeMar DeRozan plans to continue his Hall of Fame career by signing a one-year deal with the Nuggets.

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Kings To Host Veteran Workouts Starting Thursday

The Kings will be working out a group of veterans in the coming days, the Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reports (via Twitter). The workouts will begin on Thursday with 32-year-old point guard Cameron Payne.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 13