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Darius Acuff drafted by Sacramento Kings: Analysis, contract details, more
Arkansas guard Darius Acuff heard his name called on Monday night during the 2026 NBA Draft. The Sacramento Kings selected him with the No. 7 overall pick.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 23
Best and Worst-Case NBA Draft Scenarios for the Kings
The 2026 NBA Draft is nearly here, and the Sacramento Kings are sitting in a position to help the future of their franchise. While falling to the seventh overall pick in the lottery was unfortunate, they should be able to walk out of draft night with a win.
The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23
Kings rumors: Ja Morant trade chances after potential Darius Acuff Jr. draft pick
The Sacramento Kings are just hours away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where they will have the number seven overall pick. Many anticipate that the Kings will select point guard Darius Acuff Jr.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Kings Expected To Waive And Stretch DeMar DeRozan
The Kings intend to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan and stretch his salary over the next three years if they can’t work out a trade, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 23
Kings NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets for Every Pick and Every Round
The Sacramento Kings are now just hours away from choosing their next franchise cornerstone with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and fans are eagerly waiting to find out what the franchise is planning.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 22
Kings Trade Rumor Roundup - Veterans on the Move Before the Draft?
The NBA Draft is just one day away as the Sacramento Kings hope to find their next franchise star with the seventh overall pick, but there are also rumors continuing to float around about the veterans on the team as Scott Perry continues to reshape the roster in his second offseason.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 22
Kings NBA Draft Rumors: What’s Real, What’s Smoke & What to Watch
The 2026 NBA Draft kicks off on Tuesday at 5 p.m. PT, and there has been plenty of noise about what the Sacramento Kings might have in store. Despite getting unlucky in the draft lottery by sliding two spots to pick No.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 22
Kings NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Final Picks for Every Round
It is officially the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft, and rumors have continued to swirl around the league as experts try to predict what will happen on June 23.
Ja Morant News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 21
Kings' Ja Morant Trade Rumors Should Quiet Down After NBA Draft
Since trading away De'Aaron Fox at the 2025 deadline, the Sacramento Kings have been openly searching for their next franchise point guard. After taking chances on veterans Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook, the Kings' search for their long-term answer continued, but they should finally find it this offseason.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 21
Biggest Mistake the Kings Must Avoid in 2026 NBA Draft
For over a month leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, the consensus belief around the league is that the Sacramento Kings have their eyes set on Darius Acuff Jr., the offensive-minded point guard out of Arkansas.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 20
Two Realistic Trade Scenarios for the Kings in 2026 NBA Draft
With just a few days until the 2026 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings seemingly have a good idea of who will be available to them with the seventh overall pick.
Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 20
Where Kings and Zach LaVine Stand Ahead of NBA Free Agency
The Sacramento Kings are just days away from selecting seventh in the NBA Draft on Tuesday and hopefully bringing in their next franchise player, but right around the corner are player and team options that will shape the upcoming free agency season.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 20
How Kings’ NBA Draft Plans Are Impacted by Latest Rumors
The Sacramento Kings could be down to just two options in the 2026 NBA Draft. For weeks leading up to draft night, there have been four prospects on the minds of Kings fans, as the franchise holds the seventh overall pick: Darius Acuff Jr., Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown Jr., and Keaton Wagler.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20
Kings’ best Darius Acuff Jr. backup plan if he’s not available in 2026 NBA Draft
The Sacramento Kings own the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft this offseason. Rumors suggest the organization loves the idea of using that pick on former Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr., as he has a ton of potential while fixing a backcourt need for the roster.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 19
Kings and Acuff, the Perfect Puzzle Piece Match
The Sacramento Kings are just days away from Tuesday's NBA Draft, and all signs point to them drafting Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. if he's available. They've been linked to him for months, but recent reports are that Acuff and his camp want to end up in Sacramento as well.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19
Are multiple top-10 teams prepared to pass on Kingston Flemings in NBA Draft?
Former Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings has been projected to be a top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft throughout most of the offseason. However, the latest buzz in the rumor mill suggests otherwise, as several teams in the top 10 may be looking elsewhere to address the backcourt.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 19
Every 2026 Draft Pick the Kings Own and How They'll Use Them
The 2026 NBA Draft is just days away, and the Sacramento Kings are likely getting an idea of what they plan to do with each of their picks. While a trade to shake things up will be on the table, as it stands, they hold picks 7, 34, and 45 heading into a very important draft night.
Zach Lavine News / Total Pro Sports / June 19
Zach LaVine Is Expected to Make the Easiest $49 Million Decision of the Summer
Just in case Jalen Brunson has normalized leaving a huge sum on the table, not everybody is convinced by the idea of sacrifice, at least not Zach LaVine.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 10
Report: Hornets showing interest in Kings center Domantas Sabonis
Trade speculation surrounding Kings center Domantas Sabonis isn’t going away. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic (via Hoops Rumors’ Luke Adams), the Hornets and Kings have recently discussed Sabonis, though no deal appears imminent.
Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / June 6
Kings expected to shop Domantas Sabonis and other veterans this offseason
The Kings are heading for a reset, and Domantas Sabonis could be the centerpiece of it. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Sacramento is expected to explore trading veteran players this offseason to clear cap space.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 5
Four under-the-radar moments that sneakily built 2026 NBA Finals teams
Beyond blockbuster trades and draft lottery luck, there were a number of smaller events that set up these two teams for their big playoff runs.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / June 1
Sacramento Kings 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The Sacramento Kings had a low bar going into the 2026 season. Oddsmakers projected them to win 35 games, but they could not even live up to that, winning only 22.
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