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Oh So Close, Yet Oh So Far - 3 Take From Kings Loss To Grizzlies

Tonight felt like the best chance the Sacramento Kings have had so far to snag their first win of the year, but in the end, they fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 123-112.

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Darius Acuff Jr. Makes NBA History in First Career Games

We're just two games into the Sacramento Kings season, and in case you had any questions or concerns about when the Kings would turn the keys over to seventh-pick Darius Acuff Jr., you can rest easy.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 24

What We Learned From Kings' Exhilarating Loss to Trail Blazers

It was all doom and gloom heading into the Sacramento Kings' second game of the year. After an 0-5 preseason and a big loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on opening night, the hope was that the Kings just wouldn't get blown out in their home opener.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 23

Why the Kings' Latest Two-Way Signing Actually Matters

The Sacramento Kings have had a ton of success with two-way contracts since their inception. Keon Ellis, Isaiah Crawford, Dylan Cardwell, and Neemias Queta

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Malik Monk News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Kings: Will Malik Monk Play?

The Sacramento Kings are at home Friday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup. Sacramento enters Friday’s game with an 0-1 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 23

Kings adding G League standout

The Kings have found another guard, this time by turning to the reigning G League Rookie of the Year. Sean Pedulla has agreed to a two-way contract with Sacramento, agent George S.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 23

Why Kings Desperately Need to Avoid Another Blowout Loss Tonight

It's not often that the second game of the season feels like a 'must-win' game, and for the Sacramento Kings, tonight isn't really a 'must-win,' but it is safe to say that it feels like a 'must-compete' game for the perpetually rebuilding franchise.

Malik Monk News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 23

Kings Injury Report: Malik Monk's Updated Status vs. Trail Blazers

The Sacramento Kings were taken down in their 2026-27 season opener by the L.A. Clippers, now suffering six consecutive losses, counting their winless five-game preseason slate.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 23

Domantas Sabonis Takes Subtle Jab at Darius Acuff Jr. After Kings Loss

Are the Sacramento Kings running the offense through the wrong player? After their season-opening loss to the L.A. Clippers, three-time All-Star center Domantas Sabonis believes they need to change things up.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Fresh off dominant debut, revamped Blazers face Kings

Damian Lillard said he had heard all the chatter about how he wouldn't be the same ol' Dame after the serious Achilles injury and turning 36 years old.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers

Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 22

Doug Christie Emphasizes What Went Wrong In Kings Blowout Loss to Clippers

The Sacramento Kings season opener didn't quite go according to plan, in more ways than one. They fell 121-96 to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Darius Acuff Jr.

Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 22

What I'm Taking and Leaving From Darius Acuff Jr's Rough Debut in Kings-Clippers

We’ve ripped the band-aid off with the Sacramento Kings officially kicking off the regular season against the Los Angeles Clippers last night. Unsurprisingly, the Kings didn’t look any better than they did during preseason, but that isn’t the story of the night .

Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 22

One Painful Kings Stat Backs Up LaVine's Postgame Comments

The Sacramento Kings season got off to a rocky start last night as they fell big to the Los Angeles Clippers 121-96. Much like preseason, we saw the Kings struggle on both sides of the ball, and just like last year, three-point shooting and defense continue to be hot topics in Sacramento.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 22

What We Learned From Kings Opening Night Rotation

The Sacramento Kings season is officially here, and while they lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 121-96 last night, there were some positive takeaways from the first game of the year.

Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Darius Acuff Jr.’s Kings debut was way too KANGZ

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. woke up on Wednesday feeling dangerous. He probably should have kept sleeping. Acuff made his debut with the Kings against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 22

Three Takeaways From Kings Season Opening Loss to Clippers

The 2026-27 NBA season is finally here! And even with the Sacramento Kings falling big to the Los Angeles Clippers, 121-96, it was an entertaining game for the most part in Los Angeles.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 21

Kings Announce New Opening Night Starting Lineup vs. Clippers

After a rollercoaster offseason in which the Sacramento Kings dominated the rumor mill, they finally have their official look for the 2026-27 season. While they did not make as many significant roster changes as fans expected, they still have a brand-new look heading into the new year.

Darius Acuff News / Kicks on SI / October 21

Darius Acuff Jr. Gets His First Reebok Shoe in NBA Debut

Warriors can breathe a sigh of relief after Stephen Curry injury scare

Warriors HC Steve Kerr delivers warning to NBA ticket-buyers

LeBron James responds to the criticism of his helicopter rides

Adam Silver's Seattle statements could be meaningful for Trail Blazers

Elfrid Payton News / Hoops Wire / October 17

Kings waive Elfrid Payton, two others

The Kings have waived veteran guard Elfrid Payton, along with Tristen Newton and Viktor Lakhin, the team announced Saturday, via Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento.