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Three Most Disastrous Kings Lineups From Last Season

When it comes to the 2025-26 season for the Sacramento Kings, it's hard to figure out was the worst part of the season for the 22-win team that had dreams of making it back to the playoffs.

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Which Lineups Actually Worked For the Kings Last Season

The Sacramento Kings didn't have much go right last year during a 22-win season, but that doesn't mean there aren't some positive takeaways from the year.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 4

Kings Might Have to Scratch One NBA Draft Target Off Their Board

The Sacramento Kings likely have several prospects on their big board ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, especially without knowing who will be available for them at No.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 3

Ranking the Top 4 Most Likely Draft Targets for Kings at No. 7

The Sacramento Kings have a pivotal choice to make on June 23, as they hold the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. With the likely mindset of adding their new franchise point guard, with a handful of intriguing options potentially available for them, who is the most likely addition for the Kings?

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

De'Aaron Fox News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 3

Should the Kings Regret Trading De'Aaron Fox to Spurs?

The Sacramento Kings are in a tricky spot this offseason, stuck with a veteran core while they are trying to rebuild and get younger, but something else is likely bothering them.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 2

The Kings' Forgotten 'What If' Could Have Changed Everything

The Sacramento Kings are enduring a nightmare of a postseason, as their former star De'Aaron Fox is on his way to the NBA Finals with the San Antonio Spurs, and former coach Mike Brown is leading the New York Knicks back to the championship for the first time since 1999.

Rick Adelman News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 2

Former Kings GM Recalls What Made Rick Adelman Special

The Sacramento Kings received a different kind of sad news yesterday when it was announced that former Head Coach Rick Adelman passed away . Adelman was

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 2

Should Kings Fans Be Concerned by Lack of Top Prospects in Pre-Draft Workouts?

As we get closer to the NBA Draft, Kings fans are probably a little confused about the lack of high-level prospects that have come to town for pre-draft workouts.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 2

Three Bold Predictions for the Kings Before 2026-27 NBA Season

After a 60-loss season, their second-worst mark in franchise history, the Sacramento Kings are likely in store for a busy summer. With veterans like Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, and Zach LaVine all potentially on the move, and the No.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 1

Legendary Kings HC Rick Adelman Dies at 79

23-year NBA head coach and Sacramento Kings legend Rick Adelman has died at age 79. Adelman joined the Kings franchise in the 1998-99 season after tenures with both the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors, and he immediately made an impact in Sacramento.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 1

Kings GM Scott Perry Meets With Kingston Flemings — Why It Matters

As the calendar turns to June and we are just three weeks away from the NBA draft, things are beginning to heat up. Multiple sources have reported that Scott Perry traveled to San Antonio, TX, to meet with Houston point guard Kingston Flemings and his family last week.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Kings rumors: The Darius Acuff Jr. backup option if he’s off the board

With the Sacramento Kings holding the No. 7 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, it’s no secret that the team desperately needs a point guard and that the Kings have reportedly zeroed in on Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / June 1

Sacramento Kings 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Sacramento Kings had a low bar going into the 2026 season. Oddsmakers projected them to win 35 games, but they could not even live up to that, winning only 22.

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The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 1

Kings Host New Group of Intriguing Prospects for Pre-Draft Workout

The Sacramento Kings have already brought in big-name players like Alex Karaban, Ryan Conwell, Trevon Brazile, and more for pre-draft workouts as they search for second-round gems.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 31

Can Kings' Vibes Stay High with Another Losing Season?

Not much went right last season for the Sacramento Kings. They won just 22 games, dealt with a rash of injuries, and were terrible on both sides of the ball.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / May 31

Kings Traded 2 Franchise Point Guards In 3 Years Who Then Reached NBA Finals In Back-To-Back Seasons

The Sacramento Kings once had one of the most talented young backcourts in the NBA. Today, both of those star guards are gone. Even more painful for Kings fans, both players have now reached the NBA Finals in back-to-back years after leaving Sacramento.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 30

Kings Have One Position They Don't Have to Worry About This Offseason

Coming off a disappointing 22-60 season, it is no secret that the Sacramento Kings have plenty of work to do to get back to relevancy. New general manager Scott Perry seems committed to a rebuild, trying to retool a veteran-led roster, but there is some good news in Sacramento.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 30

Kings Could Reunite College Teammates in 2026 NBA Draft

Since trading away De'Aaron Fox in 2025, the Sacramento Kings have been searching for their next franchise point guard. After experimenting with a combination of veterans Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook this season, the Kings will have the opportunity to add a young guard to the mix in the 2026 NBA Draft.