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Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13
Kings’ Darius Acuff joins Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in elite rookie company
Amid a disastrous 1-10 start to the season for the Sacramento Kings, Darius Acuff Jr. has been a bright spot for the team. The Kings’ No. 7 overall pick is averaging 26.2 points per game, which puts him in truly elite company.
Darius Acuff News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 13
Why the Kings are Keeping Darius Acuff Jr. Untouchable in Trade Talks
The Sacramento Kings already made one trade this season by sending Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and we can assume they are far from done.
Darius Acuff News / Hoops Wire / November 13
Michael Beasley urges Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. to take ‘a little fewer shots’
Michael Beasley knows what it’s like to enter the NBA with a reputation for getting buckets. His advice to Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. is to make sure the rest of his game keeps up.
The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?
Doug McDermott News / Hoops Rumors / November 13
Doug McDermott retiring after 12 years in NBA
Veteran NBA forward Doug McDermott is retiring, according to his agency, Priority Sports (Twitter link). After a highly decorated and prolific college career at Creighton, McDermott was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2014 draft.
15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them
The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 13
Kings Injury Report: Every Status for NBA Cup Matchup vs. Trail Blazers
The Sacramento Kings have lost four consecutive games since earning their first win of the season last week and are now heading into another unfavorable matchup for an NBA Cup Group Play game on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / November 13
Darius Acuff Jr. is Proving Doubters Wrong
Darius Acuff Jr. just finished his 11th career NBA game with a 1-10 Sacramento Kings team. Rather than praising his impressive performance or stats — 26.2 points and 7.3 assists per game — NBA media and average fans have resorted to name-calling the young rookie.
Darius Acuff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13
Former No. 2 pick urges Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. to take fewer shots
Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. has lived up to the hype in his rookie year. Acuff has been a bright spot for the Kings, although his scoring exploits have not translated into wins.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 13
'Look at the Scout Sheet': Darius Acuff Jr. Gives Richard Jefferson a Reality Check on Guarding Luka Doncic
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has been one of the few positives in an otherwise disappointing 1–10 start to the season. The 19-year-old has already shown that he can create his own offense, put up big numbers, and shoulder a significant responsibility for the team.
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Wire / November 13
Kings have offer on table for Gabe Vincent
The Kings have moved beyond interest in Gabe Vincent. They’re waiting to see whether he’ll accept their offer. Sacramento has a standing contract offer out to the veteran guard, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Rumors / November 13
Kings Have Made Contract Offer To Gabe Vincent
The Kings have a standing contract offer out to Gabe Vincent, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who reports (via Twitter) that the team is hoping to convince the free agent guard to sign in Sacramento.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 13
Darius Acuff Jr. reveals the harsh reality of guarding Lakers star Luka Doncic
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has quickly established himself as a scoring threat.
Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / November 12
Darius Acuff Jr. Influences Kings’ Decision To Not Fire Doug Christie Despite Team’s Poor 1-10 Start
The Sacramento Kings’ rookie Darius Acuff Jr. entered the season as one of the most talented guards in the 2026 Draft class and was expected to be a primary frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 12
Kings’ patience with Doug Christie may come down to Darius Acuff Jr.
The Kings are 1-10, but another coaching change may create a problem they’re trying to avoid. Namely, making rookie Darius Acuff Jr. learn from a revolving cast of head coaches.
Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Kings’ Domantas Sabonis says he’s ‘100%’ despite recent knee injury concern
After Sacramento Kings’ center Domantas Sabonis was listed as questionable with a left knee injury ahead of facing the Orlando Magic, he was cleared to play in the 107-100 loss.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 12
Kings rumors: The Darius Acuff Jr. reason Sacramento refuses to fire Doug Christie
Amid rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. and the Sacramento Kings’ struggles, some wonder whether head coach Doug Christie’s future is in jeopardy after the Kings lost 10 of their first 11 regular-season games.
Mason Plumlee News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 11
Making Sense of the Kings’ Unexpected Mason Plumlee Signing
After trading Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Sacramento Kings had two weeks to sign another player to a standard contract to meet the 14-player minimum.
Domantas Sabonis News / Fadeaway World / November 11
Domantas Sabonis Is 'Quietly Quitting' On The Kings Amid Difficult Season
As it stands, the Sacramento Kings (1-10) are in a tough spot right now, and Domantas Sabonis is at the center of it all. After joining the team in 2022, he enjoyed an era of prosperity alongside De’Aaron Fox and Keegan Murray, but the situation has changed drastically over the past couple of years.
Gabe Vincent News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Kings rumors: Sacramento talking with Gabe Vincent after signing Mason Plumlee
Languishing at the bottom of the team standings with a 1-10 record, the Sacramento Kings are trying to shore up their roster and become more competitive.
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 11
Kings become veteran center’s 10th NBA team after signing contract
The Sacramento Kings are searching for answers after a dismal start to the season, and they are turning to a well-traveled veteran in hopes of stabilizing their shaky frontcourt.
Sacramento Kings News / The Lead / November 11
How Can De’Andre Hunter Still Benefit the Kings This Season?
On Jan. 31, 2026, it was reported that the Sacramento Kings traded fan favorite Keon Ellis and point guard Dennis Schröder to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team deal that sent Cavs forward De’Andre Hunter to Sacramento.
Caron Butler News / Athlon Sports / November 11
Caron Butler started dealing drugs at 11 and was arrested at 15 with a gun in his school locker; he turned his life around to become the NBA's 10th overall pick in 2002
Caron Butler’s path to the NBA began far from professional basketball. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, he became involved in drug dealing at 11 or 12 while trying to survive a difficult childhood.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 10
Nique Clifford trade is another Sacramento Kings disaster
Whenever the Sacramento Kings make a trade, there's an excellent chance it will blow up in their faces.
Domantas Sabonis News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11
Domantas Sabonis is getting linked to one new team in trade rumors
Domantas Sabonis might soon be getting his salvation from Sacramento. League personnel have idenitified the Brooklyn Nets as a new potential trade destination for the Kings big man Sabonis, according to a report by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / November 6
Luka Doncic defends female referee after fan throws basketball at her, helps get him escorted from arena
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luke Doncic is constantly criticized for complaining to NBA referees. On Monday night against the Sacramento Kings, though, instead of yelling at a ref, he was defending one.
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