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Doug McDermott spent the 2024-25 season with the Sacramento Kings. He had averages of 3.5 points per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 43.6% from the three-point range in 42 games.

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Kings Predicted to Land Warriors' Young Forward in 4-Team Trade Involving Malik Monk

The Sacramento Kings are in a weird spot when it comes to being a playoff contending team next season after they failed to make the playoffs last season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / 12 hours ago

Kings Among Two Teams Linked to Warriors' Young Forward After Recent Report

The Sacramento Kings have focused on upgrading their roster this offseason to chase a playoff spot in the Western Conference next season. Of course, Sacramento missed the playoffs last season after being eliminated in the Play-In Tournament and after trading De’Aaron Fox at the trade deadline, many believed they would begin a rebuild this summer.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / 13 hours ago

Kings Bracing for Trade After Russell Westbrook Report

The Sacramento Kings put together another disappointing campaign last season, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year after ending their postseason drought in 2023.

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DeMar DeRozan News / Athlon Sports / 19 hours ago

Kings Predicted to Trade DeMar DeRozan to Heat for $96 Million Guard

Many around the NBA expected the Sacramento Kings to begin a rebuild this offseason after they traded De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs last season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Analyst Believes Kings Will Trade Star Player if They Land Warriors' Young Forward in Free Agency

The Sacramento Kings have been busy this offseason as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster to chase a playoff spot in the Western Conference next season.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Kings’ Guard Remains Trade Candidate With More Deals Potentially on Horizon: Report

The Sacramento Kings entered the offseason with some uncertainty surrounding their franchise’s future as many believed that they would begin a rebuild after trading De’Aaron Fox last season.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / July 29

Russell Westbrook Signing On Hold As Kings Aim To Finalize Key Trades

Recent league rumblings suggested that the Sacramento Kings will be signing Russell Westbrook to bolster their backcourt depth. While signing the nine-time All-Star would certainly be in their interest, the Kings appear to have other priorities in mind.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 28

ESPN Gives Sacramento Kings Insulting NBA Offseason Grade

The Sacramento Kings’ offseason got off to a strong start when they traded a protected first round pick for the 24th pick in this year's draft. The Kings used the 24th pick to select Nique Clifford and then took Maxime Raynaud in the second round.

Malik Monk News / Fastbreak on SI / July 28

Sacramento Kings Player Could Reportedly Be On Trading Block

Malik Monk has been with the Sacramento Kings for the previous three seasons. The former Kentucky star finished last year with averages of 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 32.5% from the three-point range in 65 games.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Wire / July 28

Rumor: Kings Want To Make Trade Before Signing Russell Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings want to make a trade before signing NBA legend Russell Westbrook. The Kings are looking to trade Devin Carter or Malik Monk. Russell Westbrook is an unrestricted free agent.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

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Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / July 28

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Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / July 28

Russell Westbrook Expected To Sign With The Sacramento Kings

Former Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has been one of the many names floating around in the pool of free agents this offseason. While interest in the guard was reportedly tied to Ben Simmons' signing, the nine-time All-Star is now set to join a team.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Ben Simmons’ NBA Future Receives Update After Russell Westbrook Report

Even though he's no longer an All-Star like he was when he played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Ben Simmons has a market, as ESPN's Brian Windhorst confirmed

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 27

NBA Star Alex Caruso Comments On Zach LaVine's Instagram Post

Zach LaVine had spent seven and a half seasons playing for the Chicago Bulls (before getting traded to the Sacramento Kings in February). LaVine finished the 2024-25 season with averages of 23.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest while shooting 51.1% from the field and 46.6% from the three-point range.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 27

Keon Ellis is Key to Kings’ Future — Not Trade Bait for Kuminga

As the saga centered around Jonathan Kuminga and the Sacramento Kings continues to unfold , a popular name that keeps coming up in trade discussions is Keon Ellis.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 26

Rockets Sign Recently Waived Kings Award-Winner

Just a day after the Sacramento Kings withdrew their qualifying offer and subsequently renounced their free-agent exception rights, combo forward Isaiah Crawford agreed to a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets, per HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto.

Isaiah Crawford News / Hoops Rumors / July 26

Kings withdraw two-way qualifying offer to second-year forward

The Kings have withdrawn their two-way qualifying offer to forward Isaiah Crawford, making him an unrestricted free agent, according to RealGM’s official NBA transaction log.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 25

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The Sacramento Kings are in desperate win-now mode, raring to achieve the heights they reached during the 2022-23 season, when they won 48 games and the Pacific Division crown, capturing the hearts of millions in the process.

DeMar DeRozan News / Hoops Wire / July 24

DeMar DeRozan: Today’s NBA Players Too Caught Up In ‘Getting on Phone, Worried What Others Saying’

Sacramento Kings wing DeMar DeRozan says there’s one noticeable change since he first started playing in the NBA. “(Players) always getting on their phone worried about what other people saying,” he said on Carmelo Anthony‘s 7PM in Brooklyn podcast.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / July 23

'This is Hilarious for Many Reasons' – Sacramento Kings Insider Pours Cold Water on the Ben Simmons Links

Sacramento Kings reporter Carmichael Dave recently shut down speculation about the team’s interest in former first overall pick Ben Simmons, calling the rumors “hilarious.” Because the Sacramento Kings lack depth at the point guard position, following the departure of De’Aaron Fox, the team has been linked to a host of guards (including Simmons).

Doug McDermott News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Doug McDermott Re-Signs With Kings on One-Year Deal

Veteran NBA forward Doug McDermott is returning to the Sacramento Kings for another run. McDermott has agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.6 million, agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman told ESPN’s Shams Charania.