Sacramento Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 25

Kings to Reportedly Work Out Free Agent Ben Simmons—What It Means

The Sacramento Kings have yet to complete their roster for the 2026-27 season. As we inch closer to September, the Kings still have just 13 players on standard contracts, needing to sign at least one more to reach the NBA's 14-player minimum.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 25

Kings Receive Disrespectful Record Projection for 2026-27 NBA Season

After winning just 22 games last season, expectations are as low as ever for the Sacramento Kings. Despite improving their young core while hanging onto two star-caliber veterans in Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine, the Kings are expected to get even worse this season.

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In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 24

3 Stats That Could Define the Kings’ 2026-27 Season

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with little to no expectations, but in the background of Sacramento is a quiet thought. What if the Kings are better than everyone expects?

Sacramento Kings News / BoxingNews.com / August 24

Barbosa Packs On 25 Pounds After Weigh-In At UFC Sacramento

Featherweight Marcio Barbosa added 25.5 pounds between Friday's weigh-in and fight night at UFC Sacramento, entering the cage at welterweight on his way to a first-round knockout of Ryan Kuse.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 23

Kings facing lawsuit from former trainer over discrimination, harassment claims

A former Kings athletic trainer has filed a lawsuit against the organization alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

Former Kings Trainer Alleges Pregnancy Discrimination, Sexual Harassment

A former athletic trainer with the Kings has filed a lawsuit against both the Kings and the senior director of athletic health, Jaspreet Randhawa, alleging pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination, Michael Rothstein reports for ESPN.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 23

Predicting The Kings Leaders in 5 Major Stats for 2026-27 Season

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 season with a lot of questions, but their main rotation is starting to take shape as the offseason winds down. With that said, let's look ahead and try and predict who will lead each of the five major stat categories for the Kings in the upcoming season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 23

One Kings Player Who Needs to Be in the Rotation but Probably Won’t Be

The Sacramento Kings still have at least one roster spot to fill this offseason, but regardless of what they do with it, their rotation for the 2026-27 season is likely already set.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 22

Would Scott Perry Trade Any of His First Trio of Kings Rookies?

The Sacramento Kings are entering an important year two of their rebuild under Scott Perry, and now that they snagged Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh pick in the draft, life should (hopefully) be easier for everyone going forward.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 21

NBA Legend Urges Russell Westbrook to Follow Michael Jordan’s Example With Basketball Return Advice

Eddie Johnson doesn’t have to imagine what a European title run feels like. Back in 1994-95, having played thirteen NBA seasons, Johnson signed with Olympiacos and walked away with a Greek League championship and Finals MVP trophy, all while living in a four-level house overlooking the Saronic Gulf near Athens.

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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.

Klay Thompson follows in Ray Allen's footsteps to Miami Heat

New Lakers owners might be 'dead set' on a Nikola Jokic trade

76ers hire assistant coach with connection to LeBron James

Wolves sale is another NBA 'house flip'

Suns owner Mat Ishbia bucking NBA franchise sales trend

DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Rumors / August 21

DeMar DeRozan To Sign With Nuggets

Free agent forward DeMar DeRozan plans to sign with the Nuggets, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime and NBA TV (via Twitter). DeRozan, who turned 37 years old earlier this month, became a free agent in July after his partially guaranteed contract was waived by the Kings in a cost-cutting move.

DeMar DeRozan News / Larry Brown Sports / August 21

DeMar DeRozan has made his free-agent decision

DeMar DeRozan is officially off the board. The six-time NBA All-Star swingman DeRozan has decided to sign with the Denver Nuggets in free agency, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported on Friday.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / August 21

NBA Franchise Hit With Explosive Lawsuit Over Alleged 'Appalling' Treatment Of Pregnant Staffer

A former assistant athletic trainer has filed an explosive lawsuit against the Sacramento Kings. Crystal Lee joined the team in 2022 and left in 2025. She claims pregnancy discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Sacramento Kings News / HITC / August 21

Former Sacramento Kings employee sues franchise for pregnancy discrimination

The Sacramento Kings and one of their senior directors are facing a lawsuit from an ex-trainer. The accusations include pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Russell Westbrook’s Heartbreaking Response To Kid Not Knowing He Was An NBA Star Goes Viral

Russell Westbrook recently declared his retirement from the NBA after spending 18 years in the league. He won the 2017 NBA MVP award and leads the league with the most career triple-doubles, along with his nine NBA All-Star selections.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / August 21

Ex-Sacramento Kings Employee Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment

Every NBA locker room has behind-the-scenes athletic trainers who take care of their players but never get caught up in the limelight. But things have been different this week for those unseen employees from a particular team, the Sacramento Kings, which is facing a serious lawsuit from a former trainer.

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