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NBA Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing and will continue to feature all the exciting rookies drafted a few weeks back. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Kings-Clippers prediction and pick. The Sacramento Kings opened Las Vegas Summer League with a grind-out 80-76 win over the Atlanta Hawks. […]

The Sacramento Kings’ best move in free agency, actually happened before it. It happened to be a trade they orchestrated during the 2023 NBA Draft, which has allowed the Kings to do what they have done so far in this NBA free agency period. On draft night, the Kings traded veteran big man Richaun Holmes […]

The Sacramento Kings have been making plenty of shrewd moves throughout the 2023 NBA offseason, drafting notable wing prospects in Colby Jones and Jalen Slawson before adding 3-and-D wing Chris Duarte via trade. In free agency, the Kings have re-signed a rotation piece in Trey Lyles and added to their big man depth with Alex […]

Drafted 13th overall by the Indiana Pacers in 2021, Chris Duarte emerged during his rookie season as key perimeter shooting threat for his team. Heading into his second season with Indiana though, Duarte’s role began to change and his minutes declined drastically. This directly resulted in in his low scoring rates and shooting percentages this […]

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray is just on another level compared with the competition he’s facing and playing with in the 2023 NBA Summer League. The former Iowa Hawkeyes just put on another show Wednesday night when he led the Kings to a 95-83 victory over the Miami Heat. While it’s not actually Jimmy Butler […]

The Sacramento Kings are coming off one of their best seasons in franchise history. With new head coach Mike Brown at the helm, the team finished in the top three in the Western Conference Standings and pushed the defending champion Golden State Warriors to seven games in the first round of the playoffs. The next […]

The Sacramento Kings won their first playoff game since 2006 over the Golden State Warriors after an exciting 48-34 season. The Kings are hoping for an even better performance in 2023. The team’s offseason plan for De’Aaron Fox, Damontas Sabonis and others was revealed. Star guard Malik Monk had a mouthful to say about making […]

At least on paper, the Golden State Warriors are a better basketball after trading guard Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in exchange for point guard Chris Paul. Paul is better than Poole at just about everything besides three-point shooting. Following the completion of the Paul trade, plenty of folks believe the Warriors are a […]

The Sacramento Kings did what they needed to do in 2023 NBA free agency. They brought everybody back and are entering the summer as one of the top teams in the Western Conference, and they locked in Domantas Sabonis for the next half-decade. The Kings also brought back Trey Lyles and Harrison Barnes, which is […]

In an unsurprising yet still bold move during the 2023 NBA free agency, the Sacramento Kings made a resounding statement by retaining the services of the highly coveted Domantas Sabonis. The Lithuanian big man, with his exceptional skills and impressive track record, was re-signed to a lucrative five-year, $217 million contract. This monumental deal not […]

The Sacramento Kings are locking up rookie shooting guard Colby Jones to a multi-year deal, according to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Kings are using the just-introduced exception for second-rounders to sign the former Xavier Musketeers star. “The Sacramento Kings are signing No. 34 overall pick Colby Jones out of Xavier […]

The Sacramento Kings are making sure Domantas Sabonis stays with them long-term, and they are paying him handsomely to make that happen. Sabonis and the Kings have reportedly renegotiated the big man’s contract for 2023-24 and agreed to a four-year extension that will keep him in Sacramento until his age-31 season in the NBA. Overall, […]

The Sacramento Kings were linked to some of the bigger names on the NBA free agency market such as Draymond Green and Kyle Kuzma but they made their biggest NBA free agency splash by re-signing one of their own key players in Harrison Barnes. The Kings next NBA free agency move came with another re-signing, […]

Ahead of hitting NBA free agency, the Sacramento Kings signed veteran forward Harrison Barnes to a three-year, $54 million contract extension to keep the 31-year-old in California’s capital for the next few seasons. How did each side make out? Let’s hand out some grades for the Kings-Barnes extension. Grades for Harrison Barnes extension with the […]

Free agent forward Trey Lyles has reached an agreement on a new contract with the Sacramento Kings, per Chris Haynes. It’s a two-year deal for $16 million, plus bonus incentives. There is no team or player option. Lyles’ contract was one of the first to be signed once NBA free agency opened on Friday. The […]

The Indiana Pacers are nearing a trade agreement to send former 2021 first-round pick Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings, first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Indiana Pacers are nearing a trade sending guard Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings for draft compensation, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, […]

The Sacramento Kings had a magical 2022-23 NBA season that resulted in them making the playoffs for the first time since 2006. All-Stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis played a big part in the Kings’ success, but so did veteran forward Harrison Barnes. As a result, Barnes earned himself a nice, new paycheck with the […]

The Sacramento Kings aren’t cute anymore. After charming the entire NBA last year by celebrating every win by trying to destroy the moon, the Kings are ready to make the leap from feel-good to just straight up good. Just about important member of their rotation who they want to return will return; Harrison Barnes (whose […]

The Sacramento Kings’ best move in the 2023 NBA draft wasn’t selecting a player. It was a trade the Kings made with the Dallas Mavericks. Sacramento entered Thursday’s draft with three picks — No. 24, No. 38, and No. 54. They traded No. 38 and a future second-rounder to acquire Xavier guard Colby Jones, the […]

Reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2006 this past season, the Sacramento Kings have rapidly become a team every NBA fan is rooting for. The feel-good story of the 2022-23 NBA season, the Kings found a lot of success in Mike Brown’s first season as the head coach and they have decided to […]

With the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets among the NBA teams with the most projected cap space this offseason, both franchises will have plenty of free agent options to choose from as they look to take the next step forward as a franchise. For the Kings — who have also been tied to multiple stars […]

The Sacramento Kings had a momentous 2022-2023 season. After years of futility from this team, they finally returned to the playoffs for the first time in over two decades. While they were eliminated in the first round by the defending champions Golden State Warriors, there’s plenty to like about this team. With expectations rising for […]

The Sacramento Kings are poised to make a big move in 2023 NBA free agency. The latest NBA odds suggest that Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton could be the Kings’ top target. Sacramento is favored to acquire the one-time NBA champion if the Bucks fail to re-sign Giannis Antetokounmpo’s running mate. The Kings are favored […]

Domantas Sabonis is coming off of arguably his best year as a professional player. Rumors around the NBA suggest that his output this season is setting him up for a massive $120 million contract from the Sacramento Kings in NBA free agency, reports Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. “[Harrison] Barnes’ likely departure from Sacramento, coupled with […]

Among the plethora of intriguing players about to hit free agency is Sacramento Kings veteran forward Harrison Barnes, who appears to be on the radar of the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are said to be among the teams to watch out for on the Harrison Barnes front, for at least a couple of reasons, including […]

After he opted out of his $27.6 million player option, Draymond Green, an unrestricted free agent, has a few potential suitors before NBA free agency begins Friday. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings would be “intriguing options” for Green, who has been a part of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty […]

Take a breath, Dub Nation. Despite the Sacramento Kings aligning the financial stars to potentially pursue Draymond Green in free agency, there’s still no indication he has any plans of leaving the Golden State Warriors—for their Northern California neighbors nor any other Western Conference rival. The Kings traded Richaun Holmes and the No. 24 overall […]

The Sacramento Kings welcomed two rookies to their roster via the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. But not before they made a few moves on draft night. Sacramento traded the No. 24 pick and center Richaun Homes to the Dallas Mavericks, who used a $17 million Traded Player Exception. The move cleared over $30 million […]

The Sacramento Kings have set their sights on the future with their picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. After a promising season that marked their return to the playoffs, the Kings aimed to strengthen their roster with talented prospects. Let’s evaluate the grades for the players they selected and analyze how they fit into the […]

The Sacramento Kings are in the midst of their first offseason following a playoff berth in a very long time. They are looking to capitalize on their status as the new kids on the block, as evidenced by their cap-space-clearing trade during the 2023 NBA Draft, which cost them a first-round pick. So, who will […]

The Dallas Mavericks are getting the big man they sorely need after a trade with the Sacramento Kings. The Kings are sending Richaun Holmes and the no. 24 pick in the draft to the Mavs. Dallas is using the traded player exception created from the Davis Bertans deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder to acquire […]

Amid Harrison Barnes’ impending free agency, the Sacramento Kings have been linked to multiple frontcourt players, including Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris and Olympiacos forward Sasha Vezenkov. Ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, their list of offseason targets was updated by Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes, who appeared on the What’s Chad Doing? podcast, reports […]

The Sacramento Kings continue to be tied to a couple of specific players this offseason, namely Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby and Olympiacos forward Sasha Vezenkov. However, a new name has surfaced as insiders around the league make calls. A name that has quietly have been connected to the Kings for a while: Philadelphia 76ers […]

The Sacramento Kings’ NBA G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, made history when they announced that Lindsey Harding has been hired to be their new head coach in addition to Anjali Ranadivé being named as the team’s general manager. Via Stockon’s official website: Today the Stockton Kings, NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, […]

What path will the Sacramento Kings go down during the 2023 NBA Draft? The Kings hold the No. 24, 38 and 54 picks before Thursday’s draft. Nine players at least have the option of returning to Sacramento for the 2023-24 season, according to Spotrac. Guard De’Aaron Fox, forward Domantas Sabonis and forward Keegan Murray highlight the players […]

The Sacramento Kings have been relatively quiet this offseason. However, the Kings may be willing to make a move for Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby, an elite defender that averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals per game during the 2022-23 season. Anunoby, who also shot 47.6 percent from the field and […]

The Toronto Raptors last won an NBA Championship in 2019, but one can easily forget that OG Anunoby was missing from the playoff run because of an appendectomy. Ever since Kawhi Leonard’s departure, Anunoby has been thrust into the spotlight as one of the key cogs of the Raptors organization. He is a fantastic versatile […]

Despite the Sacramento Kings long-standing interest in signing 2023 EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos co-owner Giorgos Aggelopoulos appears set on keeping the star forward in Greece, per Eurohoops. “Right now this is a night of celebrations,” Aggelopoulos says. “Let’s not worry. Let’s not look at the next day. It is a given that both players […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of the NBA, trade rumors ignite excitement among fans and fuel speculation about potential moves. One name that has recently emerged is Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. As the Sacramento Kings aim to fortify their roster and make another championship push, exploring a trade for Beal presents an intriguing opportunity. […]