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Kings set to finish preseason schedule, will we see the STARTING FIVE or more injuries?

The Kings have taken a beating for sitting eight players against the Blazers on Tuesday, will we see more of the regulars in the preseason finale against the Spurs? Foll

Have the Sacramento Kings made DEFENSIVE STRIDES during the preseason?

Kings 3-point defense percentages continue to improve after tough first game. Plus, once their strong suit, the Kings might have a depth issue at center heading into the

Kings continue to play with a DEPLETED ROSTER, will they be healthy in time for the season opener?

Kings sit eight rotational players, fall to 0-4 in the preseason. Keegan Murray played 19 minutes as he continues to build back up after an injury plagued 2025-26 campaig

Is Ben Simmons an OPENING NIGHT STARTER for the Sacramento Kings?

According to Marc Spears from AndScape, Ben Simmons is expected to open the season in the Sacramento Kings starting lineup. How does he fit with Keegan Murray? Follow o

Kings' Maxime Raynaud DODGE A BULLET with knee injury, MRI shows patellar subluxation

Kings get positive news on second year big man Maxime Raynaud after scare against Warriors. Plus, De'Andre Hunter is struggling and dueling point guards are intriguing.

BIG MAN DOWN, Maxime Raynaud injures knee, Ben Simmons and Keegan Murray debut

Kings drop their third straight to open preseason, but the focus was on the injury to Maxime Raynaud and the return of forwards Ben Simmons and Keegan Murray. Follow on

Do we have a POSITION BATTLE brewing in Sacramento after two preseason games?

Kings fall to 0-2 in preseason, but put on a better effort. Are we starting to see an outline of position battle at the forward spot? And the legend of Emanuel Sharp grow

PRESEASON OVERREACTION: Is Darius Acuff Jr. already the Kings' No. 1 scoring option?

We might be getting ahead of ourselves, but is rookie Darius Acuff Jr. already the Kings' No. 1 scoring option? What about the 3-point shooting issue for the Kings? Foll

Kings come out flat in preseason opener, GET RUN OVER by Lakers in lopsided loss

Kings turn the ball over, struggle on defense and get outscored 60-12 from three in a lopsided loss to the Los Angeles Lakers to open the 2026-27 preseason schedule. Fol

What about the SOPHOMORES? How will Nique Clifford and Dylan Cardwell fit into the Kings puzzle?

With so much excitement surrounding Darius Acuff Jr., Ben Simmons and the return of veterans, the duo of Nique Clifford and Dylan Cardwell have flown under the radar in K

Ben Simmons gets a BASKETBALL REBOOT, plus, the Jalen Duren saga comes to an abrupt conclusion

Ben Simmons comes out swinging in media sessions. The former All-NBA defender is going on the offense and it's making for some very good content. Plus, the Jalen Duren sa

A MORE MATURE Malik Monk begins his 10th NBA season, how will he fit with the new look Kings?

Can Malik Monk and Ben Simmons give the Kings a dynamic duo off the bench? The Kings' energizer is ready for his 10th NBA season and somewhere along the way, he grew up.

Day 1 of Training Camp and Darius Acuff Jr. is getting the FACE OF THE FRANCHISE treatment

Darius Acuff Jr. and Keegan Murray speak to the media after Day 1 of Training Camp. Kings legend and NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber stops by camp as well. Follow on Twi

MEDIA DAY MADNESS! Ben Simmons makes his media debut in Sacramento plus more

The Sacramento Kings kicked off the 2026-27 season with their annual media day. From Ben Simmons to Darius Acuff Jr., there was plenty to talk about.  Follow on Twitter:

BASKETBALL IS BACK, breaking down the Kings roster heading into media day and training camp

The Sacramento Kings open their doors on Monday for Media Day, followed by training camp on Tuesday. Who left during the offseason? Who is new to the roster? Follow on T

If Jalen Duren becomes available, what would the Kings' BEST OFFER be for the All-NBA center?

Things continue to get weird in Detroit with the Jalen Duren situation. If he does become available, what is the Kings' best offer? Can they actually come up with a compe

What's the latest on Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons, with Ku Khahil from Locked on Pistons

What is going on between the Detroit Pistons and All-NBA center Jalen Duren? Is Domantas Sabonis an option? How will this situation end? Ku Khahil from Locked On Pistons

KINGS QUESTIONS: Who needs to have a big training camp in Sacramento?

Who needs to have a great camp in Sacramento? What about a player that can change everything? Is there a dark horse player that could battle his way into the rotation? W

KINGS QUESTIONS: Are there any position battles heading into training camp?

Do the Kings actually have position battles this season? Do we already know the starting five? How about the first four or five players off the bench? And what will they

Are the Kings a TWO TIMELINE team or is this a more complicated situation?

ESPN described the Kings as a two timeline team, but is that accurate? It feels like a team stuck in deconstruction mode and trying to live through it while trying to sta