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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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1:04AJ Dybantsa Drops 23 Points in 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
| Rd | Pick | Selection | Grade |
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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' 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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Kings' Alex Karaban: Tallies 14 points in SL victory
Karaban finished Friday's 92-90 Summer League win over Charlotte with 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds over 35 minutes.
It was a bit of an inconsistent performance from Karaban, who scored seven points in both the first and third quarters but did not score in the other two frames. He still finished tied with Jonathan Mogbo as the Kings' second-leading scorer behind Emanuel Sharp (16 points). The Kings acquired Karaban from the Cavaliers after he was selected by Cleveland with the No. 29 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, but the UConn product's playing time in his rookie season could be limited if he's behind De'Andre Hunter (eye) and Nique Clifford (rest) on the depth chart after the preseason.
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Kings' Emanuel Sharp: Leads Sacramento in scoring Friday
Sharp tallied 16 points (5-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists, two rebounds, three steals and one block over 30 minutes during the Kings' 92-90 Summer League win over the Hornets on Friday.
Sharp scored 13 of his team-high 16 points in the first half, with the rookie second-rounder being one of six Kings players to score in double digits in Friday's victory. He also made his mark defensively with three steals, an area of his game that has really stood out so far in the Summer League. Zach LaVine (hand), Malik Monk (personal) and Nique Clifford (rest) are all ahead of Sharp on the Kings' depth chart, but Sharp could earn himself a consistent role in the rotation with a strong summer, training camp and preseason.
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Kings' Nique Clifford: Resting Friday
Clifford (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.
Clifford is getting Friday night off for the Las Vegas Summer League finale. With DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) out of the picture ahead of 2026-27, Clifford could be looking at an expanded role with the Kings next season.
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud: Sitting out Friday
Raynaud (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.
Raynaud is sitting out the Las Vegas Summer League finale Friday. The 2025 second-rounder is set to compete with Dylan Cardwell for backup center minutes behind Domantas Sabonis (knee) during training camp in the fall.
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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 |
| D. Sabonis C Domantas Sabonis C | Knee |
| Z. LaVine SG Zach LaVine SG | Hand |
| D. Hunter SF De'Andre Hunter SF | Eye |