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Jones Shines as Kings Fall Short to Hornets in Championship

The Sacramento Kings had their chances, but fell short in the Summer League championship 78-83 to the Charlotte Hornets. Sacramento gave it their best attempt, but ran into a physical and aggressive Hornets defense that shut down the Kings.

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Can Sacramento Outduel New York For Former No. 1 Overall Pick, Two Other Veteran Options For Kings

The Sacramento Kings’ starting backcourt is presumably set, with recently acquired Dennis Schröder and Zach LaVine expected to be paired together. Despite Malik Monk still being on the roster, the Kings are reportedly looking to upgrade their depth at point guard with another veteran.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / July 20

Sacramento Kings hold interest in adding three former top-four NBA draft picks

The Sacramento Kings have a win-now core of players, only lacking point guard depth, but they have been linked to three free agents who entered the league surrounded by hype.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Kings, Hornets To Meet For Las Vegas Summer League Title

Play will wrap up today in the Las Vegas Summer League with the Kings facing the Hornets in the championship game at 9 p.m. CT. Both teams advanced with convincing wins on Saturday, with Sacramento defeating Toronto, 98-88, and Charlotte routing Oklahoma City, 109-80.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 19

Six Sacramento Kings Players Still in NBA Free Agency

The Sacramento Kings had an underwhelming 2024-25 season, winning just 40 games and missing out on the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Kings were expected to make some major changes in the 2025 NBA offseason, but they have been timid.

Isaac Jones News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 19

Isaac Jones Lifts Kings over Raptors, into NBA Summer League Championship

The Sacramento Kings are truly a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the NBA Summer League. They are in the midst of an undefeated stretch, attempting to win their league-leading third Las Vegas Summer League championship.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 19

Sacramento Kings Urged to Consider Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan Trade

The NBA's Western Conference is a warzone, and as the conference continues to get better, some teams are getting left in the dust. Especially, the Sacramento Kings.

Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / July 19

NBA Trade Idea Sees Celtics Send Four Players To Kings For Domantas Sabonis

A trade idea where the Boston Celtics send four players to the Sacramento Kings for Domantas Sabonis has been created. Connor Thoms of Bleacher Report

Nique Clifford News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 19

Clifford Connects with Kings Star in Vegas, Excited to Meet Team

Nique Clifford has been a huge story this summer after being taken 24th by the Sacramento Kings in June. Through four games, Clifford is nearly averaging 20, 5, and 5 while shooting 58% from the field and 53% from deep.

Nique Clifford News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 18

Exclusive: Kings’ Nique Clifford stands out as top performer at NBA Summer League

LAS VEGAS — No rookie has been better throughout the entirety of NBA Summer League to this point than Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford. That’s saying something, especially with Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe dominating the spotlight.

Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 18

Ben Simmons Could Be the Kings' Perfect Final Piece

While the Sacramento Kings continue their run in the Summer League playoffs, we continue to look at rumors and think of what moves Scott Perry has up his sleeves for the rest of the offseason.

Cooper Flagg News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 18

ESPN Ranks Kings Rookie Ahead of Cooper Flagg

The NBA Summer League is usually a time for lesser-known young talents to truly make a name for themselves, and the league saw plenty of that in Las Vegas over the past week.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / July 18

Knicks, Kings Reportedly Interested in 3x NBA All-Star

The 2025 NBA free agency market is undoubtedly flawed, but there is still some talent left for teams to snag. Teams like the New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings have been rumored to still be scouring the market, and one free agent has been at the top of their list.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18

What to watch for during NBA Summer League semifinals

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has reached the semifinal stage, with four undefeated teams competing on Saturday for a spot in Sunday’s championship game.

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Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Kings Among Teams That Regressed This Offseason With Long-Term Plan Unclear

The Sacramento Kings entered the offseason with a key decision to make about whether they wanted to begin a rebuild or make moves to challenge for a playoff spot next season.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / July 17

3 Remaining Free Agents the Sacramento Kings Could Target This Offseason

The Sacramento Kings have had an interesting offseason thus far as they have chosen to upgrade their roster and try to compete for a playoff spot next season instead of beginning a rebuild.

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Nique Clifford News / NBA Draft on SI / July 16

Kings’ Nique Clifford Shining in Summer League

Through just a few Summer League games, guard-slash-wing Nique Clifford is already looking like a potential steal for the Sacramento Kings. Drafted at No.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rankings: Round 3

To help fantasy basketball managers prepare for dynasty drafts in 2025-26, here are rankings for the third round. Donovan Mitchell’s production and ranking took a dip this past season as his teammates increased theirs.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / July 15

2 Sacramento Kings Legends Land on All-Time NBA Greats List

The Sacramento Kings have had many legendary players over the course of their franchise’s history. Of course, the Kings have only one championship to their name, which came in 1951 when they were still the Rochester Royals.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Biggest Sacramento Kings overreactions from 2025 NBA Summer League

The NBA Summer League often becomes an engine for overreaction, creating narratives that shape perceptions long before the real games have even started.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / July 11

Kings Unlikely To Add Russell Westbrook Without Roster Shakeup

The Sacramento Kings have long admired Russell Westbrook, but admiration alone may not be enough. Despite continued speculation linking Sacramento to the former MVP, a deal remains unlikely unless the team makes roster changes, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.