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Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 31
How Darius Acuff Jr. Can Run Away With Rookie of the Year Award
The Sacramento Kings have little to no expectations to compete and get back to the playoffs this season. Not only is nearly everyone projecting them to miss out on the postseason once again, but they are projected to finish near or even at the very bottom of the standings come season's end.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 31
Predicting the Kings' Top-Five Leading Scorers Next Season
The Sacramento Kings retained most of their team from last season, besides veterans DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook, while also making key additions to their young core.
Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31
New potential suitor emerges for Russell Westbrook
A possible lifeline has surfaced for Russell Westbrook. The Houston Rockets are viewed as a “serious destination” for the former NBA MVP Westbrook, according to a report by Sports Illustrated’s Eric Jay Santos.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 31
Zach LaVine's Spot on Kings Is Not as Guaranteed as Expected
The Sacramento Kings' offseason started with two-time All-Star Zach LaVine opting into his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, keeping him in Sacramento for the time being.
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
Zach Lavine News / Hoops Wire / July 31
Kings reportedly leave door open to moving Zach LaVine
When Zach LaVine picked up his $49 million player option in late June, the Kings apparently made one thing clear: Nothing was guaranteed. Speaking on ESPN 1320 Sacramento, Kings insider James Ham said the organization told LaVine it wasn’t promising him a starting job, a certain number of minutes or even a long-term future with the franchise.
Zach Lavine News / Larry Brown Sports / July 30
Zach LaVine appears to be trending toward one outcome
Zach LaVine may already have one foot towards the airport. The Sacramento Kings guard LaVine might potentially be bought out by the team before the season begins, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reported this week.
Nique Clifford News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 30
Two Changes Kings Need Nique Clifford to Make Next Season
After being drafted 24th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2025, Nique Clifford enjoyed a solid rookie campaign where he became a key part of the roster.
DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / July 30
Baffling suitor emerges for DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan's free agency has stretched into late July after the Sacramento Kings waived him earlier in the month.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 29
Three Players With Most to Prove in Kings 2026-27 Season
The Sacramento Kings enter next season with little to no expectations to compete in the loaded Western Conference, but that doesn't mean the players, or even the team for that matter, don't have something to prove.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 29
Kings' Offseason To-Do List: What's Next for Sacramento?
Now that the Sacramento Kings’ summer league is over, the team shifts its focus to taking care of the remaining housekeeping items as they gear up for training camp, which will begin in late September.
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 / July 29
Kings' 2026-27 Win Projection Sends Clear Message to Sacramento
There are not many people out there who believe the Sacramento Kings will be a winning basketball team next season, but how bad will they really be? Last season, they finished with a 22-60 record, headlined by extensive injuries to Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter.
Russell Westbrook News / EssentiallySports / July 29
Is Russell Westbrook Retiring? Fact-Checking Rumors on NBA Star After Overseas Offers Emerge
Russell Westbrook’s future has suddenly become one of the NBA’s biggest talking points. With LeBron James off the free agency board, the attention has shifted toward Brodie’s future, and it continues to look unclear.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 28
Ranking the Kings' Three Biggest X-Factors Next Season
The Sacramento Kings are already flying under the radar this offseason, with their expectations as low as ever. Especially after waiving DeMar DeRozan and letting Russell Westbrook walk in free agency, the Kings have signaled a new rebuild era, but that does not mean they will be a bottom-feeder.
Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28
New team enters DeMar DeRozan discussions
Although NBA free agency has slowed down, one key veteran still available is DeMar DeRozan. The Sacramento Kings released DeRozan at the start of July, and immediately teams such as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat were named as options for the six-time All-Star.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / July 28
Will the Sacramento Kings Ever Become a Free Agent Destination?
The 2026 NBA free agency cycle kicked off on June 30. Since that date, the Sacramento Kings have re-signed no free agents. They waived DeMar DeRozan (and may potentially stretch his contract) and Isaiah Stevens, and signed two players, Jonathan Mogbo and Adam Flagler, to two-way contracts.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / July 27
Cavs among teams that remain interested in DeMar DeRozan
The Cavaliers apparently aren’t finished looking for help on the wing. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania and Hoops Wire sources, Cleveland is among the teams showing interest in free agent DeMar DeRozan.
Isaiah Stevens News / Hoops Rumors / July 27
Kings Waive Isaiah Stevens
4:46 pm: Stevens has been released, per the NBA’s official transaction log. 4:30 pm: The Kings are waiving Isaiah Stevens, who was on a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
Sacramento Kings News / BodyBuildingBros / July 27
NBA star Matthew Dellavedova reveals AI fitness secret
Matthew Dellavedova has a new coaching staff, and it’s not even human! The former NBA champion revealed this week that artificial intelligence has become
DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / July 26
Only one team makes sense for DeMar DeRozan
DeRozan should only be thinking about one thing right now: his legacy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24
Warriors have an obvious free-agency alternative to LeBron James
General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. will have no choice but to pivot.
Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24
Exclusive: Darius Acuff Jr. prepared to write his own ‘greatness’ as new face of Kings’ rebuild
When you think of the Sacramento Kings, what stands out immediately is the fact that this NBA franchise has missed the playoffs in 19 of the last 20 years, putting together just two winning seasons over the last two decades.
Russell Westbrook News / HITC / July 22
Russell Westbrook dealt another blow as Sacramento Kings make decision on his future
Russell Westbrook had a solid season with the Sacramento Kings, despite their struggles in the Western Conference. Westbrook joined the Kings after a somewhat successful stint with the Denver Nuggets, where he was able to rehabilitate his image as a veteran player.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20
Darius Acuff Jr, Alex Karaban’s biggest red flags from 2026 Kings Summer League
Summer League is built on hope, but it also has a way of exposing uncomfortable truths. For the Sacramento Kings, those lessons carried great weight. Darius Acuff Jr and Alex Karaban both produced stretches that justified the organization’s belief in their long-term upside.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16
Hugo Gonzalez put skills on display in Celtics' Summer League win
With the Boston Celtics expected to try to make up for the loss of Jaylen Brown by committee, the door is open for young players to earn more of an opportunity than they were initially expecting.
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