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Former NBA 1st-Overall Pick Will Be A Free Agent This Summer

Markelle Fultz is coming off his first season playing for the Sacramento Kings. He signed with the team during the middle of the year and averaged 2.9 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 41.8% from the field in 21 games.

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Kings G Keon Ellis' Complicated Contract Situation

For all the disappointment Sacramento Kings fans endured this season, Keon Ellis’ emergence was one of the best storylines amid what was a roller coaster

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Sacramento Kings Invite Six Draft Prospects to Workout

The Sacramento Kings will not have a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft unless they trade their way up, and with limited draft capital even after parting ways with De'Aaron Fox, fans aren't expecting premier young talent to join the roster this season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 5

ESPN Ranks Kings Top-10 in NBA Draft Asset Evaluation

The Sacramento Kings are in an awkward position this offseason, but things are looking up. The Kings hired a new general manager in Scott Perry and brought back Doug Christie to become their new full-time head coach, but with next week's draft lottery looming, there are some things to think about.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 4

Free Agent Forward that Fits Christie's Desired Culture

With the general manager and head coaching decisions finalized, the Sacramento Kings can now turn their attention to reshaping the roster for the 2025-26 season.

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Hoops Rumors / May 3

Kings eyeing former Knicks HC for top assistant role

Mike Woodson is a leading candidate to become Doug Christie’s top assistant with the Kings, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic (X link). A report earlier on Saturday indicated that current lead assistant Jay Triano and four other coaches won’t return to Christie’s staff next season.

Sacramento Kings clean house with coaching staff

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Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3

Sacramento Kings clean house with coaching staff

The Sacramento Kings are making big changes to their coaching staff.

Gregg Popovich issues statement on his retirement decision

Steve Kerr, Ime Udoka teamed up for classy gesture for Gregg Popovich

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Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 3

Christie's Strong Statement on Kings Culture

Since the end of the regular season, speculation has run rampant that Doug Christie would coach the Sacramento Kings next season. The rumors were all but

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 2

Ex-Celtics Star Reacts to Kings' New Head Coach Hiring

The Sacramento Kings started their 2025 offseason off with a bang, hiring a new general manager and head coach before the first round of the playoffs was done.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 2

Scott Perry Fully Endorses Doug Christie as Kings Head Coach

The Sacramento Kings officially named Doug Christie their next head coach yesterday in a move that felt like a foregone conclusion. As part of that move, there were questions about whether it was truly new General Manager Scott Perry's choice or something that came down from Kings ownership.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 2

Sacramento Kings All-Time Starting Five: Shooting Guard

The NBA playoffs are underway, and the Sacramento Kings are (once again) not participating. With the franchise having just wrapped up its 40th season in Sacramento, now seems as good a time as any to reflect on the past and celebrate some of the best players who have ever suited up for the Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Sacramento Kings Ranked Last in Embarrassing NBA List

The Sacramento Kings have never really been a destination, but they aren't alone in that. Teams like the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, and New Orleans Pelicans have struggled to lure stars, although the Kings are certainly in that camp.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 1

Sacramento Kings GM Announces New Head Coach Hiring

The Sacramento Kings had an eventful 2024-25 season, headlined by firing head coach Mike Brown and trading star guard De'Aaron Fox, but it ultimately ended in disappointment.

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Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 1

Doug Christie Gives Statement After Major Head Coaching News

In a move that seemed like it was just a matter of time, the Sacramento Kings named Doug Christie their next head coach . Christie made it no secret that he wanted to return as head coach, but it was unknown whether new GM Scott Perry was going to do an extensive coaching search or go in another direction.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 30

Dave Joerger Makes a Ton of Sense for Doug Christie's Staff

After the Kings officially named Doug Christie their next head coach, the next steps of the offseason are set to get underway. Scott Perry has ample work to do with the roster, and now Christie can start building out his coaching staff.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / April 29

NBA Insider Lists Four Sacramento Kings' Offseason Trade Targets

The Sacramento Kings, as they prepare for a full offseason under first-year general manager Scott Perry and newly promoted head coach Doug Christie, have a clear list of needs.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29