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10:04Russell Westbrook Retires After 18 Seasons in the NBA
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1:29Russell Westbrook Retiring After 18 Seasons
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1:57Jalen Duren's Free Agency Options
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1:50Notable Free Agents Waiting on LeBron
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0:51Meleek Thomas Puts on a Show in NBA Summer League
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1:35Summer League Preview: Wagler vs Acuff Jr.
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0:55Reports: Kings Waiving DeMar DeRozan
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1:26Why You Shouldn't Rush to Judge Darius Acuff Jr.
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4:17Sacramento Kings Waive DeMar DeRozan
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1:12Top draft picks debut in NBA Summer League
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1:58NBA Summer League Standouts: #6 vs #7 In The Summer League Showdown
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1:31Breaking Down Jalen Duren's Top Landing Spots
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2:42Why LeBron to the Spurs Isn't as Crazy as It Sounds
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1:29Jalen Duren Angling For Sign-and-Trade With Lakers or Kings
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0:58Best RFA Trade Targets This Free Agency
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1:11Impending Player Option: What Should Zach Levine Do?
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1:37NBA Free Agency Best Fits: Zach LaVine
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1:41Expectations For the Charlotte Hornets
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0:49NBA Draft Grades: Kings' Select Emanuel Sharp No. 45 Overall
2026 NBA Draft Picks
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| 1 | 7 |
OVR RK: 6 • POS RK: 3 • HT: 6-2 • WT: 185
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| 2 | 34 |
OVR RK: 32 • POS RK: 4 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 190
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| 2 | 45 |
OVR RK: 41 • POS RK: 9 • HT: 6-3 • WT: 205
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Top Kings News
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Kings' Tristen Newton: Gets camp deal with Kings
Newton agreed to a training camp contract with Sacramento on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Newton was the No. 49 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Since then, he spent most of his time in the G League, though he logged nine regular-season games combined for the Pacers, Timberwolves and Rockets, averaging 1.7 points over 3.1 minutes.
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Kings' Leaky Black: Signs camp deal with Sacramento
Black signed a training camp contract with the Kings on Friday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
After being waived by the Wizards on July 1, Black will get a chance to compete for a spot on Sacramento's regular-season roster. Over 15 regular-season games (nine starts) for Washington last season, he averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes per showing.
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Kings' Darius Acuff: Projected to start
Acuff is projected to open the season as Sacramento's starting point guard, according to Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.
Nunes views Acuff, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, De'Andre Hunter and Domantas Sabonis as the Kings' most likely starting five. If Acuff does secure the starting job, the rookie should have an opportunity to handle significant minutes and playmaking responsibilities from the outset. Efficiency could be an issue early on given the learning curve at the position.
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Kings' Tyrone Marshall: Lands deal with Sacramento
Marshall signed a training camp contract with the Kings on Thursday, The Spot Up Shot reports.
Marshall will draw an opportunity to earn a roster spot but is likely headed to the G League for the upcoming 2026-27 season. He averaged 8.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals over 33 games (13 starts) a year ago during his final college season at George Washington.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Remains trade candidate
Sabonis (knee) remains a trade candidate heading into the 2026-27 regular season, per Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento.
After sitting out for Lithuania during the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, Sabonis is ready for the start of Sacramento's training camp. The Kings could be preparing for a full-fledged rebuild after waiving veteran DeMar DeRozan over the summer, leaving Sabonis as a prime trade candidate. The star big man's market value isn't at its highest after he averaged 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, all his lowest marks since 2018-19, before undergoing season-ending knee surgery in February. However, he's primed for as much usage as he can handle as long as he's with the Kings.
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Kings' Elfrid Payton: Signs with Sacramento
Payton agreed to a deal with the Kings on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
Scotto mentions that Payton will compete for a roster spot in camp, indicating that this is an Exhibit 10 contract. Payton holds career NBA averages of 9.8 points, 5.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds per contest.
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Kings' Emanuel Sharp: Role uncertain for 2026-27
Sharp faces increased competition for playing time after the Kings signed Ben Simmons to a one-year deal Friday.
Although Russell Westbrook is out of the picture now, Ben Simmons will return to The Association and figures to see a steady role in the Kings' rotation thanks to his defensive versatility and playmaking. Along with fellow rookie Alex Karaban, Sharp isn't guaranteed a meaningful role to begin his professional career. However, the No. 45 overall pick out of Houston could see increasingly steady minutes as the season progresses, depending on whether the Kings trade some of their veterans.
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Kings' Alex Karaban: More competition for minutes
The Kings signed Ben Simmons to a one-year deal Friday, adding another bench option who will challenge Karaban for playing time.
Simmons will return to The Association after sitting out the 2025-26 campaign. With the three-time All-Star in the mix, Karaban faces increased competition for playing time off the bench. Karaban, the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, could see increasingly steady minutes as the season progresses, though the UConn product isn't guaranteed a meaningful role early on, especially if Keegan Murray (ankle) is healthy to begin the campaign.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Faces increased competition for minutes
The Kings signed Ben Simmons to a one-year deal Friday, adding another playmaker to Sacramento's second unit who could challenge Monk for playing time.
Simmons ended up sitting out the entire 2025-26 campaign but will return to The Association this season. He's a versatile defender who could take on a meaningful role thanks to his playmaking ability, though Simmons' arrival may result in fewer minutes for Monk. Monk averaged 12.5 points, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per tilt across 62 regular-season games (three starts) last season, marking his fewest minutes per game since he played for the Hornets in the 2020-21 campaign. Aside from Simmons, Monk also faces competition for playing time from rookie No. 7 overall pick Darius Acuff, Nique Clifford and Emanuel Sharp. Monk has a $21.6 million player option for 2027-28 and remains a candidate to be traded after having been the subject of trade rumors throughout the 2025-26 season.
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Kings' Ben Simmons: Joins Kings on one-year deal
Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
After sitting out the 2025-26 season, Simmons is healthy again and looking forward to his 10th NBA season with a fresh start. The Kings could certainly use more playmakers, so this is a great opportunity for Simmons to carve out a role. Fantasy managers will want to take a cautious approach, however, as Simmons has struggled with his durability.
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Kings' Domantas Sabonis: Absent for Lithuania
Sabonis (knee) did not participate in Lithuania's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he turned his attention toward preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Sabonis was limited to just 19 regular-season appearances for Sacramento last season due to injuries but remained productive when available, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 54.3 percent from the field. The 30-year-old remains a major part of the Kings' frontcourt entering 2026-27 and should continue providing strong production in rebounds, assists and field-goal percentage.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Efficient 13 points in win
Raynaud registered 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 18 minutes during France's 84-69 win over Sweden in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Raynaud made the most of his playing time Sunday, supplying an efficient 13 points. The 2025 second-rounder is preparing to compete with Dylan Cardwell for Sacramento's backup center role behind Domantas Sabonis during training camp in the fall.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Penciled in as No. 2 center
Raynaud enters his second NBA season after flashing intriguing offensive versatility during his rookie campaign.
The seven-footer can stretch the floor and facilitate from the frontcourt, giving Sacramento a unique developmental option. However, as long as Domantas Sabonis is in town, Raynaud will likely be competing for reserve minutes. Another year of development could help Raynaud carve out a consistent role in the Kings' rotation, and if he continues to impress, the Kings may be more willing to part ways with Sabonis.
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Kings' Nique Clifford: Could see larger role
Clifford enters his second NBA season after showing flashes as a versatile two-way wing during his rookie campaign.
His ability to defend multiple positions and contribute as a rebounder should keep him in the mix for rotation minutes, though Sacramento's wing depth could make consistent playing time difficult to secure. Continued improvement as a perimeter shooter would go a long way toward expanding his role in 2026-27 after he hit 33.3 percent from beyond the arc over 75 regular-season games as a rookie.
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Kings' Dylan Cardwell: To compete for role
Cardwell returns to Sacramento after spending last season with the organization, giving him a leg up in the battle for frontcourt minutes entering training camp.
The big man provides size, rebounding and rim protection, though he'll likely be competing for a reserve role behind Domantas Sabonis and Maxime Raynaud. Across 44 regular-season games in 2025-26, Cardwell averaged 5.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 20.6 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Darius Acuff: Could be involved right away
Acuff enters his rookie season with an opportunity to earn developmental minutes in Sacramento's backcourt after being selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
The dynamic scoring guard could spend time learning behind the Kings' veteran guards while adjusting to the NBA game, but a starting role on Opening Night could be on the table. Acuff's long-term upside as a shot creator makes him one of Sacramento's top young prospects.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Projected to start at four
Murray (ankle) is projected to start at power forward for the Kings in 2026-27, according to Kings beat writer Chris Watkins.
Watkins believes De'Andre Hunter will start at small forward next to Murray, with rookie Alex Karaban coming off the bench. Murray underwent an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies in his left ankle back in May, though he's expected to be ready in time for training camp.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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111.0 (28th) |
121.0 (27th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| K. Murray PF Keegan Murray PF | Ankle |
| Z. LaVine SG Zach LaVine SG | Hand |
| D. Hunter SF De'Andre Hunter SF | Eye |