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Three Trade Candidates for the Kings to Chase Wins Next Season

The Sacramento Kings enter next season in a position where a return to the playoffs may not be as far-fetched as it seems. It has already been discussed that if this roster is fully healthy, the gap between where they are now and postseason contention is smaller than many believe.

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Two Realistic Point Guards the Kings Can Sign in Free Agency

Since they traded away De'Aaron Fox at the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings have had a gaping hole at point guard. Last offseason, they attempted to patch the hole by bringing in Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook, but neither veteran point guard turned out to be their long-term solution.

Scott Perry News / Hoops Wire / May 3

Report: GM Scott Perry to represent Kings at NBA Draft lottery

Third time might be the charm for Scott Perry. The Kings’ general manager is expected to serve as Sacramento’s on-stage representative at the NBA draft lottery on May 10 in Chicago, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 3

Domantas Sabonis vs. Maxime Raynaud: Who Is the Kings' Future Center?

As great as Max Raynaud was in college, no one could have predicted how well he would adjust to the NBA. The Sacramento Kings couldn’t have been luckier selecting him as the 42nd pick in the 2025 draft.

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 30-point games in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 1

How Kings' 2026 NBA Draft Selection Could Impact Zach LaVine's Future

With the Sacramento Kings' 2026 offseason underway, all eyes are on Zach LaVine with a huge decision to make. LaVine has a player option worth $49 million next season, but after an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign, there is no telling what is going to happen.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 1

Ranking the Top Point Guard Options for Kings in 2026 NBA Draft

While Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry assured that the team would be selecting talent over fit in the 2026 NBA Draft, it is hard to deny the gaping hole in their lineup.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 30

Three Realistic Free Agent Forwards the Kings Should Target

The Sacramento Kings enter another pivotal offseason with roster flexibility and tough decisions ahead, especially in the frontcourt and wing rotation.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 30

Why a Boring Offseason Might be Best for Kings

The Sacramento Kings enter the offseason with more questions than answers, and a roster filled with expensive veterans who not only don't fit their current timeline, but also don't fit with each other.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 30

Two NBA Free Agents the Kings Need to Bring Back This Offseason

The Sacramento Kings have a very busy 2026 offseason ahead of them, and while they are limited financially, free agency will still be key as they look ahead to a hopefully improved 2026-27 season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 29

Kings' Scarce Draft Capital Could Strike Again, And Worse This Time

The Sacramento Kings have a lot of work to do this offseason. Not just to get back to NBA relevance and hopefully back into the playoff picture, but now also to avoid what could be 'relegation' in the newly proposed NBA Draft Lottery.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 29

How Does NBA's Draft Lottery Change Impact the Kings' Rebuild?

The NBA is doing what it can to stop tanking. This season, especially, there seemed to be a tanking epidemic around the NBA, with a handful of teams "trying" to lose in order to secure better positioning in the lottery for a loaded 2026 draft class.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 29

Kingston Flemings vs. Darius Acuff: Who Is the Better Kings Draft Target?

On Tuesday, the NBA announced its preferred resolution to the tanking problem that has been one of the main topics of the season. Without getting into feelings about the NBA’s solution, it’s fair to say that it will make it more challenging for bad teams to rebuild through the draft.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 28

NBA Mock Trade Sends Kings Star to Nets for Michael Porter Jr.

The Sacramento Kings could explore a creative salary reshuffling move with the Brooklyn Nets that swaps large contracts while aligning both franchises with their current timelines.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 28

Three Underrated NBA Draft Prospects the Kings Could Target

It is no secret that the Sacramento Kings are hunting for a game-changer in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, hoping to make their disastrous 60-loss season worth it by adding a future All-Star.

Scott Perry News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 26

Perry's 2nd Offseason With Kings - A Look Back at His 2nd Year in New York

Scott Perry and the Sacramento Kings have a lot of work to do, and while the 22-win season left a lot to be desired in Perry's first year as general manager, it's important to remember that he's been in this role before.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 25

The Biggest Mistake Kings Can't Afford to Repeat This Offseason

The Sacramento Kings entered last offseason with a roster that looked talented enough to compete, but one that was incomplete. The most glaring hole was

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 25

NBA Mock Trade Swaps Kings and Grizzlies' Disgruntled Stars

The Sacramento Kings could once again enter the offseason searching for answers in the backcourt, and one of the more intriguing ideas floating around is a potential star guard swap with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 25

Kings' NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Who Will Be Sacramento's Next Star?

After losing the tiebreaker with the Utah Jazz, the Sacramento Kings are officially going into the NBA Draft lottery on May 10 with the fifth-best odds.

Russell Westbrook News / The Lead / April 24

Re-Signing Russell Westbrook Is a No-Brainer for Sacramento

Russell Westbrook is no longer the player he once was, but his value to the Sacramento Kings goes beyond star-level production. In a season where Sacramento has struggled to find consistency, Westbrook provided steady play, energy, and experience.

Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / April 24

Grading How the Sacramento Kings’ Rookies Performed This Year

While the Sacramento Kings’ 2025-26 season lacked consistency and success, the team’s rookie class provided flashes of promise in different ways. Although no clear star emerged, each rookie on the roster — Maxime Raynaud, Nique Cifford, and Dylan Cardwell — carved out a role.