Sacramento Kings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 17

How the Kings Can Trade Into the First Round of the 2025 NBA Draft

The Sacramento Kings' new regime has made it known they are looking for a first-round pick in this year’s NBA Draft. According to Jake Fischer, the Kings have been speaking to agents as if they have a pick in the 20s despite only having the 42nd overall pick right now.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 17

New Report on Raptors' Trade Interest in Kings Star

The Toronto Raptors finished their 2024-25 campaign as one of the worst teams in the NBA, finishing 30-52 and falling well short of the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 17

Key Kings Player Gets Honest About Future With Team, Retirement

Jonas Valančiūnas was one of the most important Sacramento Kings’ acquisitions last season and immediately became a fan favorite. Jonas was exactly what the Kings were missing behind Domantas Sabonis, and the Lithuanian even helped Sacramento stay afloat when Sabonis was injured last season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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A player has scored 15 or more points in a single quarter of an NBA Finals game on 36 occasions. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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Malik Monk News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Sources: Raptors maintain trade interest in Kings’ Malik Monk

Even with the NBA Finals in progress, offseason headlines are already upon us. Reports mentioning the Toronto Raptors as a team looking to make major changes this summer continue to surface.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 17

Three Kings Draft Targets After Reports of Trading into “20s”

According to Jake Fischer, the Sacramento Kings are “confident” they will have a selection in the first round of the upcoming NBA draft. After having their first round pick convey to the Atlanta Hawks as part of the Kevin Heurter trade, the Kings would need to make a trade.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 16

Former Kings GM Joins Western Conference Rival

In an offseason overhaul, the Sacramento Kings brought in Scott Perry to replace former GM Monte McNair, and it didn't take long for the former executive of the year to find a new role in the NBA.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 16

Kings Interested in 5-foot-11 Star Point Guard Before NBA Draft

After not lucking out in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery, the Sacramento Kings had to convey their first-round selection to the Atlanta Hawks. Now, the Kings stand pat in the second round with the 42nd overall pick, but recent noise suggests they could move up into the first round.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / June 17

New York Knicks finally land head-coaching interviews

The Knicks initially struggled to land head-coaching interviews but could find a new head coach soon.

Gilbert Arenas shares conspiracy theory about the Knicks’ head-coaching search

Report: Knicks are eyeing trade for ex-Defensive Player of the Year

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 15

Ex-NBA Star Isaiah Thomas Teases Return to Former Team

With the Sacramento Kings badly needing point guard depth since the departure of De’Aaron Fox, they may look to the draft, make a trade, or pursue a point guard in free agency.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 14

New Report on Harsh Reality of Potential Celtics-Kings Trade

Everyone around the NBA knows that the Boston Celtics are poised to make some moves this offseason, but all of it has to do with the storied franchise saving some money, rather than simply improving their roster.

DeMar DeRozan News / Fadeaway World / June 14

DeMar DeRozan Says He's Never Had A Drink In His Life — Wants To Play As Long As Possible

DeMar DeRozan has never touched alcohol in his life. The veteran NBA star recently revealed on the Time Out with Dwyane Wade podcast, that he’s always steered clear of drinking, not out of judgment, but out of discipline. "I don't drink.

Domantas Sabonis News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Kings Predicted to Trade Domantas Sabonis for Young Guard, Veteran Center in 3-Team Deal With Blazers, Hawks

It is set to be an interesting offseason for the Sacramento Kings as they have a key decision to make on whether they want to begin a rebuild or build around their star trio.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 13

Knicks reportedly have first head-coaching interviews lined up

The New York Knicks' head-coaching search hasn't exactly gone according to plan.

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Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / June 13

NBA expert considers two teams as 'top' landing spots for Russell Westbrook if he leaves Nuggets

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NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 13

Kings Get Top-10 Pick and Overhaul Roster in Bold Trade with Pelicans

The rumors around the Sacramento Kings trading into the first round of the upcoming draft are growing. With the Kings lacking a first-round pick this year, and an older roster that lacks true young players, it makes sense that new GM Scott Perry would like to select his own top pick for the Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Ball Exclusives / June 13

Stojakovic: Rich Paul blackmailed Kings into Fox-LaVine trade

Rich Paul is the CEO of Klutch Sports Group, which is a sports agency that represents over 200 athletes. The most famous athlete a part of Klutch Sports is LeBron James, but other NBA players like De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine are part of the group.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / June 12

New Offseason Targets Emerge For Sacramento Kings Amid Uncertain Future

A 40-42 record in the 2024-25 NBA season has left the Sacramento Kings in the worst spot to be for a team: the middle. The Kings are not quite bad enough to bottom out.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Apex Sports / June 12

Sacramento Kings Targeting Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart, and Jrue Holiday In Push for Veteran Point Guard Leadership

The Sacramento Kings are recalibrating after a frustrating 2024-25 season that ended with a 40-42 record and a Play-In Tournament exit against the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 12

Kings rumored to have interest in Jrue Holiday, Marcus Smart, Malcolm Brogdon

As the Kings continue to explore pathways to improve their backcourt, Jrue Holiday of the Celtics, Marcus Smart of the Wizards, and impending free agent Malcolm Brogdon are among the players Sacramento is believed to be interested in, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).