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Kings tab two new assistant coaches

The Kings are adding veteran assistant coach Mike Miller to Doug Christie‘s staff, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). Sacramento is also hiring Chris Darnell as an assistant, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

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Sacramento Kings to Make Three Big Coaching Changes

In what has been a summer of rebuilding for the Sacramento Kings coaching staff, the final form seems to be taking shape. On Friday, it was reported that

Jake Laravia News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 30

Exploring the Fit of Jake LaRavia as a Starter for the Kings

There was good news today in Sacramento as Jake LaRavia spoke on his desire to stay in Sacramento. For a team that desperately needs wing depth, bringing back LaRavia would be a great move for the offseason if they can get a deal done with the 23-year-old wing.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Celtics Stars Headline Kings' 'Dream' Trade Targets This Offseason

It was a disappointing season for the Sacramento Kings and they now enter a crucial offseason that could be full of changes. Of course, the Kings’ season was one full of changes as they moved on from head coach Mike Brown in late December and then traded away their star point guard De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs at the trade deadline.

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Jake Laravia News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 29

Key NBA Free Agent Breaks Silence on Future With Kings

With the Sacramento Kings at a crossroads, struggling to find an identity and a long-term direction, one thing has always remained paramount: finding and retaining talent.

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Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

Statistical milestones in the NBA don’t hit with the same punch. That’s because, other than single-game totals, everything is seen in per-game averages.

DeMar DeRozan News / Athlon Sports / May 29

DeMar DeRozan Makes Raptors Admission After First Season With Kings

After three years with the Chicago Bulls, six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan joined the Sacramento Kings via a sign-and-trade last season. In his first season with the Kings, the California native averaged 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.

NBA News / The SportsRush / May 29

DeMar DeRozan Reveals Why Continuously Losing to LeBron James in the Playoffs Never Offended Him

LeBron James has left a long trail of victims in his NBA career, many of whom were great players in their own right. Still going strong at the age of 40, LeBron has four NBA titles and 10 Finals appearances, eight of which came over the 2011-2018 season.

Sacramento Kings News / The SportsRush / May 29

DeMar DeRozan Exposes NBA Players Lying To Not Play Against Kevin Durant And Carmelo Anthony

No NBA player would ever openly admit to fearing competition. Publicly, they never flinch at the idea of facing some of the game’s all-time greats. But the truth is, sometimes players mysteriously miss games—citing illness—when the thought of guarding one of the league’s most elite scorers becomes a little too real.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 28

Kings Announce Pre-Draft Workout with Son of Former NBA All-Star

The Sacramento Kings have had some incredible players come through the franchise, especially through the late 1990s and early 2000s. Guys like Jason Williams, Chris Webber, Peja Stojakovic, and more were joys to watch, but one of the weirdest feelings as a sports fan is then being able to watch the children of former players become professionals.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 28

Lackluster SG Market: An Opportunity for the Kings to Shine

The Sacramento Kings have a lot of needs heading into the offseason. From point guards, to length and athleticism, and general all-around depth. But something they definitely don't need is more help at the shooting guard position.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 28

Kings Swap DeMar DeRozan for Young Talent in Proposed Trade With Heat

In an offseason of change, it feels almost certain at this point that the Sacramento Kings and DeMar DeRozan are going to part ways. The Kings don't have

Sacramento Kings News / The SportsRush / May 28

'Whole Row be Gang Members': DeMar DeRozan Confesses He Had to Be Escorted by Police Over Death Threats in High School

Some places in the US have a certain reputation. Compton, California, is definitely one of them, thanks to the many rap songs produced about it from hometown artists like Dr.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 27

DeMar DeRozan-Michael Porter Jr. Swapped In Trade Proposal By NBA Hall of Famer

NBA legend Paul Pierce had an interesting trade proposal for the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. He believes the Nuggets should trade Michael Porter Jr.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Proposed Mock Trade Sees Sacramento Kings Build Twin Towers Lineup

The Sacramento Kings, in their effort to compete in a loaded Western Conference, need to address two things if they plan on staying the course and not rebuilding.

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NBA Analyst Reveals Top Three Trade Targets for the Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly looking to make moves this offseason that will shake up the team and give the roster a new look, all while preserving the team’s ability to compete for a playoff or play-in game spot next season.

DeMar DeRozan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 27

Heat trade proposal for DeMar DeRozan in offseason amid Kings trade rumors

The Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings are two teams that seem to be stuck in purgatory. Neither team is good enough to compete for the championship, and it is unlikely that either would even win a playoff series as currently constructed.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

Ranking the Kings Top 5 Needs for the Offseason

After one of the most disappointing seasons in recent memory, the Sacramento Kings have no shortage of needs this offseason. What will be difficult for new GM Scott Perry is addressing all of the holes on the Kings' roster to compete in the daunting Western Conference.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

Sacramento Kings End-of-Season Report Card: Domantas Sabonis

Most of the “end of season” grades I’ve written so far have been relatively straightforward. Malik Monk , Jonas Valančiūnas , Keegan Murray , and Devin Carter all had their ups and downs, but none of the four are paid more than $18 million per year.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

NBA Mock Draft: Kings Predicted to Take SEC Star Guard

With the 2025 NBA Draft just a month away, many teams are getting an idea of who will be at the top of their boards, but the Sacramento Kings are in a much more challenging spot.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Surprise East Team Emerges as Potential Offseason Trade Suitor for Kings' DeMar DeRozan

The Sacramento Kings have an interesting offseason ahead of them as they try to retool their roster and become a playoff contender. Sacramento had high expectations this season but they were unable to live up to them as they finished ninth in the Western Conference standings and were eliminated in the first round of the Play-In Tournament.

Keon Ellis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 26

ESPN Names Kings Guard a Top-10 NBA Free Agent

The Sacramento Kings are gearing up for a busy offseason, and the free agency market could make or break their 2025-26 campaign. Luckily for the Kings, the majority of their core group of players remains under contract, but one of their most promising young guys could be hitting free agency.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Trade Idea Gives Sacramento Kings Major Shakeup Amid Pivotal Offseason

As the Sacramento Kings look to build a winning team, their biggest weakness, easily, is the lack of a true point guard. The Kings have been linked to Jrue Holiday as a possible fix, although the Celtics' willingness to trade their core players is all speculation so far.

Jrue Holiday News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 25

Bold Trade Proposal Sends Jrue Holiday to Sacramento Kings

It's well known that the Sacramento Kings need a point guard heading into next season, and it's been reported that they are showing interest in Boston Celtic's Jrue Holiday early in the offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Fastbreak on SI / May 24

Sacramento Kings Reportedly Have Trade Interest In 2x NBA Champion Guard

Jrue Holiday has spent each of the previous two seasons playing for the Boston Celtics. The former UCLA star finished this past regular season with averages of 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field and 35.3% from the three-point range in 62 games.

Bobby Jackson News / Hoops Rumors / May 19

Kings hire Bobby Jackson as assistant coach

The Kings have added Bobby Jackson to Doug Christie‘s staff as an assistant coach, agent Andy Miller tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).