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Kings Stay in NBA Draft Lottery - Pick Conveys to Hawks

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery has wrapped up, and the top 14 picks in June's draft are officially set. The Sacramento Kings were in a very interesting position heading into Monday's lottery, as they had a very slim chance to actually keep their draft pick.

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ESPN Insider Names Kings a 'Risky' Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Spot

After 12 seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks and superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could be splitting up. Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a 2021 NBA championship, but the team has failed to make it past the second round of the playoffs since, including three consecutive first-round exits.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12

Doug Christie Shares Thoughts on Woodson Joining Staff

While it was announced last week, the Kings made the Mike Woodson signing official today, bringing in the veteran coach to be Doug Chrisite's associate head coach.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 12

Kings Fan Favorite to Represent at NBA Draft Lottery

According to ESPN 1320’s James Ham earlier on Monday (and now confirmed by the league), the Sacramento Kings will be sending guard Keon Ellis as their representative at Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery.

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In NBA history, 20 players have scored 30 points in a postseason game before reaching the age of 22. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / May 12

What Are Kings' Odds to Win Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes in 2025 NBA Draft Lottery?

It was another disappointing season for the Sacramento Kings as they failed to live up to their lofty expectations entering the season. After adding DeMar DeRozan to their roster in the offseason to pair alongside De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, the Kings were expected to be a playoff team in the Western Conference.

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75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms

There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Kings Predicted to Finally Land Former Top Trade Target in Offseason Deal With Bucks

The Sacramento Kings are geared for a likely busy offseason. After losing in the NBA Play-In Tournament, they'll have to make a tough decision: whether to keep striving for relevancy and try to win or blow it up.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 11

ESPN NBA Insider Reveals Kings' Biggest Offseason Roster Needs

For the second consecutive season, the Sacramento Kings missed out on the playoffs, and now changes have started being made. The Kings are completely retooling their front office and coaching staff, headlined by the hire of new general manager Scott Perry.

Keegan Murray News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 11

NBA Analyst Predicts Keegan Murray's New Contract Extension

The Sacramento Kings had an underwhelming 2024-25 campaign, and one huge concern for them going forward is their lack of young assets. The Kings only have two players under the age of 25 who are legitimately valuable pieces for their future, but they are both heading into new contract situations.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 10

Kings Need (Good) Players that Fit Christie's System

As the playoffs continue, the Sacramento Kings' busy offseason so far feels like it's coming to a slowdown. After an overhaul to both the coaching staff and front office, the next major steps will be reshaping the roster after a disappointing season.

Keegan Murray News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 10

Sacramento Kings End-of-Season Report Card: Keegan Murray

Every NBA team has a player or two where it’s really hard to see their full impact on a game by just looking at the box score. For Sacramento, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and Malik Monk rack up a big majority of the shot attempts, which makes it relatively easy to see how they’re influence wins and losses.

JaVale McGee News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

Former NBA big JaVale McGee gets into in-game fight in Puerto Rico

Former NBA big man JaVale McGee is now suiting up for the Vaqueros de Bayamón in Puerto Rico’s top professional league, the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

2 early Sacramento Kings NBA free agency targets in 2025 offseason

After back-to-back playoff-caliber seasons, the Sacramento Kings’ 2024-25 campaign marked a jarring return to volatility. In a span of six weeks, the Kings unraveled.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 9

Kings Predicted to Select Former Five-Star in 2025 NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings had a rough 2024-25 season, missing out on the playoffs for the second consecutive year, but a clean house could serve them well. The Kings hired a new general manager and assistant general manager, and one of their first serious tasks together will be the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.

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Sacramento Kings All-Time Starting Five: Center

The NBA playoffs are underway, and the Sacramento Kings are (once again) not participating. With the franchise having just wrapped up its 40th season in Sacramento, now seems as good a time as any to reflect on the past and celebrate some of the best players who have ever suited up for the Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Sacramento Kings Deal With the Devil in NBA Mock Trade

During the 2024 NBA offseason, the Sacramento Kings sent Harrison Barnes and a 2031 first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs just to make room to add DeMar DeRozan.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / May 7

Kings Support Doug Christie with Experienced Coaching Hire

The Sacramento Kings organization continues to roll out changes, with another significant development occurring within the coaching ranks. Now that the

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 7

Kings Announce Former NBA Champion as Assistant GM

The Sacramento Kings front office is starting to come together. Today, the team officially announced what had been reported for several days now - that B.J.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Hoops Rumors / May 7

Former Indiana HC joining Kings' coaching staff

The longtime NBA coach, most recently had served as the head coach at his alma mater, Indiana University, for the last four seasons.

Sacramento Kings clean house with coaching staff

Kings to hire three-time NBA champion as assistant GM

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / May 6

Report: Kings hiring B.J. Armstrong as assistant GM

The Sacramento Kings are hiring B.J. Armstrong, a three-time NBA champion as a player with the Chicago Bulls, as their assistant general manager, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

Michael Jordan’s championship teammate joins Kings’ Scott Perry’s front office

The Sacramento Kings are restructuring. First, the Kings signed coach Doug Christie to a multi-year deal after a brief stint as interim coach following Mike Brown’s firing.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / May 6

Kings Hiring BJ Armstrong To Front Office Role

The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to hire longtime NBA agent and former player B.J. Armstrong as an assistant general manager under new head of basketball operations Scott Perry, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / May 6

Kings to hire three-time NBA champion as assistant GM

The Sacramento Kings are in the process of finalizing an agreement with B.J. Armstrong that will make him an assistant general manager under new head of basketball operations Scott Perry, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN.

Sacramento Kings clean house with coaching staff

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Sacramento Kings News / Fastbreak on SI / May 5

Former NBA 1st-Overall Pick Will Be A Free Agent This Summer

Markelle Fultz is coming off his first season playing for the Sacramento Kings. He signed with the team during the middle of the year and averaged 2.9 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 41.8% from the field in 21 games.