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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. […]

Rumors continue to swirl around Bradley Beal’s potential departure from the Washington Wizards and yet another intriguing team has seemed to enter the mix for the three-time All-Star. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings are now showing interest in Beal and have been in contact with the Wizards recently. While Charania notes […]

The Sacramento Kings enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in recent memory in the 2022-23 campaign. The team finished the regular season with a terrific 48-34 record, the third-best in the Western Conference. The Kings also snapped a 16-year postseason drought, the longest in NBA history. And in the first round of the playoffs, […]

The Sacramento Kings are coming off of one of their best years in recent memory and a playoff birth for the first time in 16 seasons. With the 2023 NBA Draft looming, the Kings are now firmly looking to add players that would help bolster their chances of contending. Rumors around the NBA indicate that […]

The Denver Nuggets’ 2023 championship run highlights an encouraging trend that’s occurred in the NBA over the last half-decade: no longer do only a handful of teams enter each season with a realistic chance of winning the title. The Nuggets are the fifth team in the last five years to win the championship. Don’t be shocked […]

Fans of the Sacramento Kings have not known hope like this for ages. After 17 long years, the Kings made the playoffs, and they played well enough to merit more than a participation trophy. They took the Golden State Warriors to seven games, which is no mean feat given the disparity in playoff experience between […]

The Sacramento Kings did it. Sacramento earned a spot in the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 2005-06 season. Guard Mike Bibby, forward Metta World Peace and forward Peja Stojaković were among the team’s top scorers the last time the Kings went to the postseason. The San Antonio Spurs, who the Kings faced […]

Over the last few weeks, Dwight Howard has turned himself into an ambassador for Taiwan basketball of sorts. Despite getting meme’d on by fans for his decision to play there, the former NBA star has embraced his new environment. As much as he loves his new league, though, Howard is still open to return to […]

Harrison Barnes is an intriguing player who will hit the free agency market this summer. The veteran forward has spent the past four and a half seasons with the Sacramento Kings. Barnes averaged 15.0 points per game in the 2022-23 season, along with 4.5 rebounds. He shot 47.3 percent from the field and 37.4 percent […]

The topic du jour since Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals has been the best way to guard Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic after the two-time MVP tallied 41 points (on 16-28 shooting), 11 rebounds, and four assists in a loss. Following the game, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was asked whether or not […]

No one, outside of perhaps the most loyal fans, expected the Sacramento Kings to put up as great of a campaign as they did during the 2022-23 regular season. But in the end, the Kings shattered all expectations, winning 48 games en route to becoming the third seed in the Western Conference. Alas, the Kings […]