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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.

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Former Sacramento Kings Forward Signs With NBA Title Contender

The Sacramento Kings have had some fairly forgettable players come through the organization over recent years, but they have also had plenty of talent.

Domantas Sabonis News / Athlon Sports / 14 hours ago

Kings Predicted to Send Domantas Sabonis to Pistons for $108 Million Trio in Blockbuster Trade

The Sacramento Kings entered the NBA offseason with a key decision to make as to whether they wanted to keep their core together and chase a playoff spot next season or begin a rebuild.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Athlon Sports / 14 hours ago

Kings Urged to Pursue 'Better Fit' Restricted Free Agent Instead of Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga

The Sacramento Kings have already made multiple additions to their roster this offseason as they look to chase a playoff spot next season but more moves could be on the way.

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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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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / 14 hours ago

Forget Good, Can the Kings Be Fun to Watch Next Season?

As we sit and wait through the quiet days of August, and there's little to nothing new to write about regarding the Sacramento Kings, let's take a step back and ask a simple question heading into next season.

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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 / Athlon Sports / 16 hours ago

Kings' $96 Million Guard Named Among Most Overpaid Players in NBA

After another disappointing season last year that saw them miss the playoffs once again, the Sacramento Kings surprisingly decided to keep their core together this summer and upgrade their roster to chase a playoff spot next season.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / 21 hours ago

Rookie Maxime Raynaud Offers Kings Versatility

The Kings were active on draft night 2025, trading future draft capital to grab the No. 24 pick and select wing Nique Clifford. They did so without giving up their second-round pick, at the time hinting to the fact they had a potential target.

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 / The SportsRush / 21 hours ago

Domantas Sabonis Addresses Kings GM Scott Perry’s Questionable Offseason

Domantas Sabonis has been one of the Sacramento Kings’ most consistent performers, yet postseason success has largely eluded him. And with an underwhelming off-season following their play-in tournament exit, the 2025/26 campaign doesn’t look much different.

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 11

Key Returns and Arrivals to Sacramento Revealed

The regular season schedule continues to take shape as we approach the anticipated full release on Thursday. As a follow up to the initial schedule leaks,

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.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 11

Kings Season and Home Opening Games Announced

As the offseason drags along, we now have some dates to look forward to as the Sacramento Kings regular schedule begins to leak. Per Cunningham, the Kings will open up in Phoenix against the Suns on October 22.

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 11

Kings All-Star Details Meeting With GM Scott Perry

As the season wound down for the Sacramento Kings, one of the main storylines was Domantas Sabonis’ comments about “seeking clarity” from team leadership.

Josh Giddey News / Hardwood Heroics / August 11

'They Are Open to Everything' – Sacramento Kings Rumored to Trade For Josh Giddy

The Sacramento Kings have entered the Josh Giddey trade rumors. The Chicago Bulls guard still hasn’t signed a new contract with the team this offseason.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 10

Domantas Sabonis Gives Cryptic Answer About Kings' Offseason

Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis hosted his second annual youth basketball camp in Rocklin, California, on Sunday. Afterwards, Sabonis spoke

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 10

Kings Grouped With Celtics, Bulls in New NBA Rankings

The Sacramento Kings have had an underwhelming 2025 NBA offseason, as the team went into the summer with high expectations of making major changes. New general manager Scott Perry has certainly done his due diligence in seeing how other teams value his players on the trade market, but no significant moves have been made.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Draft on SI / August 10

Can Nique Clifford Impact Kings’ Rotation as a Rookie?

The 2025 NBA Draft class was previously thought of to be one of the best in some time, offering strength near the top and throughout the first round. While expert opinion on that waned somewhat near the end, many believe it can still offer plenty of potential steals in the late-first area.

George Karl News / Fadeaway World / August 9