Sacramento Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Former NBA star Russell Westbrook’s NBA 2K27 rating after retirement will grab attention

Russell Westbrook may have played his final NBA game, but he still has a place in the league’s most popular video game, and his new number is turning heads.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 26

3 Reasons Why Ben Simmons Makes Perfect Sense For The Kings

The Sacramento Kings continue their crawl toward the 2026-27 NBA season as the offseason drags on, and we keep hearing they are connected to multiple veteran options on the free-agent market.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 26

Ranking the Kings' Top Four Rumored Free Agent Targets

The Sacramento Kings are expected to sign one or two more players before the 2026-27 season starts, and their priority in filling out the roster has been made clear.

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NBA 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.

Pelicans finally land longtime target Bennedict Mathurin

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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 26

Projecting the Kings' Ideal Starting Lineup in Three Years

It is no secret that the Sacramento Kings are in a rebuild. Coming off a 22-win season, it would be more shameful if the franchise were unaware that they need to reset.

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 / Fadeaway World / August 26

Ben Simmons To Kings Gains Momentum As GM Plans To Attend Workout

After sitting out the entire 2025-26 season, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons appears to be gearing up for his NBA comeback. The versatile point forward has garnered interest from teams around the league, including a training camp invite.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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.

Jalen Duren News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 24

How the Kings Could Re-Enter the Jalen Duren Conversation

The Sacramento Kings have had a long, grueling offseason, to the point where some fans might've forgotten that there were conversations about their serious interest in Detroit Pistons free agent Jalen Duren.

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 24

Zach LaVine Casts Doubt on Kings Future With Clear Career Aspirations

The Sacramento Kings are stuck in an awkward spot with their veterans. Neither Domantas Sabonis nor Zach LaVine fit the Kings' new timeline as they try to rebuild around their young core, but unless they can miraculously trade one, they are stuck.

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.

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

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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