The Sacramento Kings got blown out by the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, losing by 33 points to extend a dreadful four-game losing streak. In those four losses, the Kings' average margin of defeat has been 26.3 points, as things are trending in the wrong direction for this struggling Sacramento franchise.
The Sacramento Kings might already gearing up for a big rebuild. The big three that features Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and DeMar DeRozan is somewhat predictably not working.
The Sacramento Kings have stumbled out of the gate to a 3-8 record, and the pressure is mounting on the veteran-laden squad. In the face of growing criticism, head coach Doug Christie delivered a passionate and fiery defense of his team, sending a clear message to all the doubters.
The Sacramento Kings entered the night with a 3-8 record and rising pressure, and the blowout that followed at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks only intensified it.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The Sacramento Kings came into tonight's game against the Atlanta Hawks in an extremely precarious situation. Not only were they sitting at 3-8 on the season, but players and head coach Doug Christie appeared to be hanging on by a thread.
The Sacramento Kings' season has spiraled quickly. After everyone was feeling better following a win over the Golden State Warriors, they've now lost three straight games in convincing fashion.
Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie addressed the media before Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets and declared that his team was "gonna get it right" despite a 3-7 start.
The Sacramento Kings entered the 2025-26 NBA season looking to compete for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference after making some key additions to their roster in the offseason.
The Sacramento Kings are reportedly preparing for a full rebuild, signaling a potential end to their short-lived run as a playoff-caliber team. According to Carmichael Dave, the front office plans to explore trade options for their three All-Stars: Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and DeMar DeRozan, along with several veteran contributors.
This Sacramento Kings team is headed for a one-way trip towards the bottom of the NBA standings if this keeps up. On Sunday, the Kings were laughed off their own floor by the surging Minnesota Timberwolves, 144-117, and there seems to be no end in sight to this madness in Sacramento.
The Sacramento Kings have had a slow start to the new NBA season, and it’s no coincidence that this is amid Domantas Sabonis dealing with a lingering injury.
Welcome a new career record holder to the NBA’s history books. Russell Westbrook recently surpassed Jason Kidd (8,725) as the career rebounding leader for all guards.
Kings guard Malik Monk has been floated as a hypothetical fit for the Mavericks, and hey, why not? Dan Favale of Bleacher Report raised the idea that Monk could make basketball sense for the Mavericks, who are 2-7 and sitting at the bottom of the NBA in points per game and offensive rating.
In what looks like a revitalized stretch of form, Russell Westbrook has strung together consecutive standout performances – and in the process has officially become the all-time rebound leader among guards in NBA history.
NBA legend and Hall of Famer Gary Payton, known as “The Glove,” offers his insightful and strongly opinionated take on Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook, addressing both his relentless pursuit of the triple-double and the criticism he frequently faces from fans and analysts.
The Kings have reached a contract agreement with free agent forward/center Precious Achiuwa, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). According to Charania, Sacramento is expected to waive second-year forward Isaac Jones in order to make room on the roster for Achiuwa.
Maybe the most surprising player among the NBA's current leading scorers, Zach LaVine found familiar territory while leading the Sacramento Kings to a win on Saturday night.