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Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 29

One Skill Ben Simmons Could Immediately Help Mentor Darius Acuff In

In the quiet days of the offseason, the Sacramento Kings are making waves around the NBA world as they look at Ben Simmons as a late free agent addition.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 28

Why the Kings Should Look to Sign Recent Rockets' Roster Casualty

It’s no secret the Sacramento Kings are looking at bringing a veteran ball handler who doubles as a mentor to Darius Acuff Jr. Names like Victor Oladipo,

Ben Simmons News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Sacramento Kings’ Potential Backcourt Rotation After Ben Simmons’ 'Fantastic' Workout Reports

According to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140, general manager Scott Perry watched Ben Simmons work out, and someone who was there later told Dave

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In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 27

Ranking the Sacramento Kings' Five Worst Contracts

The Sacramento Kings have not done much this offseason to drastically change their roster or their payroll, but they have done enough. They were the busiest

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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 27

The One Kings Star Most Likely to Be Traded During 2026-27 Season

The Sacramento Kings have gotten through the 2026 offseason without any major trades. Their only notable deal was sending former lottery pick Devin Carter to the Atlanta Hawks, with another minor move to trade for another first-round pick on draft night to select Alex Karaban.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

NBA 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / August 21