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Dennis Schroder's Honest Statement on NBA Star Nikola Jokic

The Sacramento Kings have made one significant move in the 2025 NBA offseason, which was acquiring Dennis Schroder in a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons.

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Caron Butler Digs Up Iconic Kobe Bryant Story to Honor the Black Mamba’s Greatness

It has been five years since Kobe Bryant’s unfortunate passing, yet his legacy burns as bright as ever. Of the countless players the Los Angeles Lakers legend played against, each one has a unique story about Bryant.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 17

Miami Heat Interested In Kings Free Agent Forward: Report

With a new general manager in Scott Perry, it felt inevitable that the Sacramento Kings would have roster changeover this offseason. And while there hasn't been as much turnover as many thought there would be, a key player from the last few years in Sacramento could be headed to a new team this offseason.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 15

Latest Update on DeMar DeRozan's Trade Market

As the Sacramento continues their stand-off with the Golden State Warriors in the sign-and-trade talks for Jonathan Kuminga, everything else is quiet when it comes to trade rumors or speculation for the Kings.

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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

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Zach Lavine News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 15

Kings Star Ranked Among Top Three-Point Shooters in NBA 2K26

The player ratings are out for the newest installment of NBA 2K, so now fans ( and players themselves ) can begin their debates over whose rating is too high or too low.

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The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 15

Domantas Sabonis Trails Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid in Key NBA 2K26 Rating

Sacramento Kings star big man Domantas Sabonis is undoubtedly one of the best centers in the NBA, but not many people are willing to acknowledge him in those conversations.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 14

Kings Hint at New-Look Starting Lineup in Recent Instagram Post

The Sacramento Kings are in an interesting spot when it comes to their starting lineup. They have a trio of stars in Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, and DeMar DeRozan that are always going to command minutes.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Breaking Down the Sacramento Kings’ 2025-26 Schedule

The Sacramento Kings will enter the 2025-26 season looking to make the playoffs after making some notable additions to their roster this offseason. Of course, the Kings elected to keep their core of Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine together this summer despite many around the NBA believing that they would begin a rebuild.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 14

Three Early Takeaways From Sacramento Kings Schedule

We've been getting hints and tidbits of the Sacramento Kings schedule all week, but we now have the full schedule after its release Thursday afternoon.

DeMar DeRozan News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Kings Predicted to Land $59 Million Nets Duo in Trade Involving DeMar DeRozan

After missing the playoffs once again last season and trading away De’Aaron Fox at the trade deadline, many around the NBA expected the Sacramento Kings to begin a rebuild this offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 14

Number of Kings Back-to-Backs for 2025-26 NBA Season Revealed

The Sacramento Kings don’t need any other roadblocks to having a decent season after crawling into 9th in the Western Conference last year. Trades, injuries, and general unrest led the Kings back into mediocrity after two seasons where it looked like they were turning the corner.

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New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

Trying to pick the 25 best high school basketball players to come out of the five boroughs of New York City is pretty daunting. There are several Hall-of-Famers worthy of the honor, but we have our list.

Domantas Sabonis News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Blockbuster Mock Trade Swaps Kings' Domantas Sabonis for $236 Million Heat Trio

The Sacramento Kings entered the offseason with a major decision to make regarding the future of their franchise after missing the playoffs once again last season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 14

Kings Predicted to Decline in New NBA Win-Loss Projections

The Sacramento Kings have had an underwhelming 2025 NBA offseason, despite seemingly being on the brink of a big move the entire summer. The Kings went into the offseason with new general manager Scott Perry, and he immediately got to work as he was reportedly shopping nearly every player on the roster to gauge his new team's trade value.

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 14

Kings to open season vs. Suns, host Jazz in home opener

The Kings will open the 2025-26 regular season on the road against the Suns on Oct. 22, according to a report from KCRA’s Sean Cunningham. Two nights later, Sacramento plays its home opener at Golden 1 Center against the Jazz, followed by a visit from the Lakers on Oct.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 13

Kings’ Young Core Turning Heads in Summer Pickup Runs

This part of the offseason can be a little dry for fans and the media. Summer League and the draft are in the rearview for the Sacramento Kings, but the regular season is still more than two months away.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Kings Remain Favorite to Sign Former NBA MVP Guard in Free Agency: Report

The Sacramento Kings entered the offseason with one key position on their roster that was in desperate need of an upgrade. That would be the starting point guard position that the Kings struggled with mightily after trading star guard De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs at last season’s trade deadline.

Keon Ellis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 13

Kings Guard Reacts to NBA2K Top-10 Ranking

As we continue to get through the quiet days of August, we are not only waiting for the 2025-26 NBA season to start, but many are awaiting the release date of NBA2k26 as well to fill the void of NBA basketball.

Domantas Sabonis News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Kings Predicted to Trade Domantas Sabonis to West Contender in Bold Roster Move

It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the Sacramento Kings as they have elected to keep their core together and chase a championship next season instead of beginning a rebuild.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 13

Sacramento Kings Emirates NBA Cup Schedule Announced

As the NBA schedule continues to come out slowly, the Sacramento Kings' 2025 Emirates NBA Cup schedule was announced today. We already knew who the Kings would be facing in the in-season tournament, but now we know when and where the games will be held.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 13

Potential Warriors-Kings Jonathan Kuminga Trade Receives Update: Report

It is no secret that the Sacramento Kings have been looking for ways to shake up their roster under new general manager Scott Perry, but the front office has tried and failed.

Malik Monk News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Kings Predicted to Send Malik Monk to Lakers for $66 Million Duo in Offseason Trade

As the 2025-26 NBA season nears, one team that continues to be the subject of trade rumors is the Sacramento Kings. Of course, the Kings elected to keep their core of Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVien together this offseason despite many around the league expecting them to begin a rebuild.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

3 Reasons Why The Sacramento Kings Won The 2025 NBA Draft

Unlike the Philadelphia 76ers or Utah Jazz, the Sacramento Kings did not have a first-round pick going into the draft. Nevertheless, the Kings arguably walked away from the draft as its biggest winners.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

Kings Core Veteran Green Lights Team’s Offseason Leadership Moves

The regime change in Sacramento began in the early stages of last season when Mike Brown was dismissed as the Kings’ head coach. The move came with much criticism from the outside.

Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / August 11

Domantas Sabonis Praises Kings’ Offseason, Adds ‘A Lot’s Probably Still Gonna Change’

Domantas Sabonis has seen the Kings go through their share of NBA highs and lows during his time in Sacramento. But appears to be all-in on new head of basketball operations Scott Perry and the team’s direction.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 11

3 Burning Questions For Kings Heading Into 2025-26 Season

As far as the Sacramento Kings’ own players go, there might not be anyone receiving as much attention as Nique Clifford. Taken with the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Clifford is a Swiss Army Knife with a knack for putting the ball in the basket.