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Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine opts into massive player option

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has opted into his $49 million player option according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This will be the final year of his original five-year $215 million extension he signed with the Chicago Bulls prior to being traded to the Kings.

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Kings To Trade Devin Carter, Second-Round Pick To Hawks

The Kings and Hawks have agreed to a trade that will send guard Devin Carter to Atlanta along with a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

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The 'Active NBA 10K point-scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with 10,000 or more career points can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Zach Lavine News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Zach LaVine To Exercise $49MM Player Option

Kings guard Zach LaVine will pick up his $49MM player option for the 2026/27 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Keegan Murray News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 28

Why a Reduced Role and Expectations Is Best for Kings, Keegan Murray

The Sacramento Kings and Scott Perry still have a lot of questions to answer this offseason, but things are starting to take shape as the second year General Manager continues to reshape the roster one piece at a time.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 28

How Darius Acuff Jr. Fits With Domantas Sabonis, and Why Kings Should Keep Him

Now that the dust has settled from the 2026 NBA draft, and the Sacramento Kings got their man in Darius Acuff Jr., we can start to look toward the regular season.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Kings’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Darius Acuff Jr. amid Domantas Sabonis rumors

The Sacramento Kings may be approaching a true pivot point. Drafting Darius Acuff Jr. gives the franchise another young guard to develop, but the larger question still hangs over the roster: what happens if Domantas Sabonis is eventually moved?

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 27

One Kings Veteran on the Chopping Block After Emanuel Sharp Pick

The Sacramento Kings had a promising first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, selecting Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick and trading up to acquire Alex Karaban at pick 29.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 28

Another team seems to have shut the door on Ja Morant

The Grizzlies have been shopping Morant for a while now, but to no avail.

Where should Morant go amid wild NBA offseason?

NBA teams have one condition to trade for Morant

Grizzlies add another second-generation player with Cameron Boozer

Warriors get clarity on Trey Murphy III trade price

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard reportedly has interest in one new team

Is LeBron James leaning one way in free agency?

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 26

Where the Sacramento Kings Stand in Ja Morant Trade Rumors

Before the Sacramento Kings drafted Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick, there was a feeling that they could find their next star point guard in another way.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 26

Projecting the Kings' Starting Lineup and Rotation After NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings had an eventful 2026 NBA Draft, headlined by their selection of Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick, but they did not stop there.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 26

A Way Too Early Stat Guarantee for the Kings 2026-27 Season

The offseason is just getting started, but that doesn't mean it's too early to make some predictions for the Sacramento Kings 2026-27 season. Coming off 22 wins last year, there's no guarantee that the Kings will take a leap in the win column, especially with much of their roster still up in the air for the offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 25

Two Free Agents the Kings Must Sign Immediately After NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings walked out of the 2026 NBA Draft with a three-headed rookie class of Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp. While some fans wanted the team to add more length, this was a great draft outcome for the Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 25

Top Undrafted Free Agents Signed by the Kings: Who Matters and Who Doesn't

Scott Perry and the Sacramento Kings continued their offseason work following a draft that is being highly regarded throughout the league and media. After drafting Darius Acuff Jr.

Darius Acuff News / The Lead / June 25

Darius Acuff Jr. Brings Needed Optimism to Sacramento Kings’ Future

During the 2026 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings held the seventh overall pick. When the time came to make their selection, the Kings had their guy: Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 25

Kings Are Reportedly on the Clock to Trade DeMar DeRozan

After the 2026 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings are entering a new era. With Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp heading to Sacramento, the Kings have a much-improved young core, meaning it is likely time for their veterans to find new opportunities elsewhere.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 25

Two Kings Who May Have Just Lost Their Jobs After the NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings had a pretty standard NBA Draft, and one that many fans could have seen coming. They added Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp to put together an impressive rookie trio, and a predictable one based on what Kings GM Scott Perry has said in the past.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Kings 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Sacramento Kings entered the 2026 NBA Draft with a chance to re-galvanize the franchise. A concoction of age, injuries and inconsistency dominated their campaign.

Skip Bayless News / AirJordanChronicles / June 24

'Now there’s a reason to watch SAC': Skip Bayless Offers Blunt Assessment of the Kings’ 2026 Draft Pick

The Sacramento Kings needed a spark after a frustrating season. With the 7th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the front office made a bold move by selecting Darius Acuff.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

Cavs, Kings trade grades for 2026 NBA Draft deal involving Alex Karaban

The end of the first round of the NBA Draft was full of chaos, as there was a trade almost every selection. Toward the end of the round, the Sacramento Kings made a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers to get back into the first, acquiring the No.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Winners, losers from first round of the NBA Draft: Michigan reigns supreme, Kings disappoint

The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books. While the start of the draft went according to chalk, teams started making moves late in the first round and things got interesting.

Morez Johnson Jr. reunites with Dusty May on big night for Michigan

Yaxel Lendeborg had great reaction to May passing on him for his teammate

Kings draft Darius Acuff seventh overall: Instant analysis, reaction

AJ Dybantsa can give his sister some cool wheels after going No. 1 overall

Grizzlies add another second-generation NBA player in draft

Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during draft

NBA News / 5 GOATs / June 23