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Ben Simmons is back in the NBA, and the former All-Star believes Sacramento was always going to be the right destination once the Kings saw him in person. After missing the entire 2025-26 season, Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Sacramento, giving him another opportunity to revive his career following several injury-plagued seasons. […] The post Ben Simmons Reveals Why He Signed With Kings appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The NBA 2026-27 season is set to open next Monday. And with it, front offices will begin to gather reconnaissance on their own teams as well as rivals, with an eye on potential trades. CBS Sports has released its top trade candidates for the new season. Let's have a look at the Top 10, which included a stunner at No. 2. Anthony Davis, Wizards Joel Embiid, Sixers Jimmy Butler, Warriors Paul George, Celtics De'Aaron Fox, Spurs Zach LaVine, Kings Domantas Sabonis, Kings Zion Williamso...
Sean Cunningham weighs in on whether Ben Simmons or De’Andre Hunter should start as the Kings manage both players’ preseason ramp-ups.
Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count. Simmons sat out Tuesday’s 110-98 preseason loss to Portland after making his Sacramento debut Saturday against Golden State. Christie said the decision was part of managing the veteran’s workload. “Would you […] The post Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Sacramento Kings have brought back center Viktor Lakhin on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract after previously waiving him earlier this month, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. The move comes as Sacramento deals with several injuries to its frontcourt players ahead of the NBA regular season. Maxime Raynaud has been ruled out for multiple […] The post Kings re-sign Viktor Lakhin appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Sean Cunningham discusses the Sacramento Kings’ preseason absences, injury caution & challenge of building chemistry before the season.
During the Lakers-Warriors preseason matchup, Draymond Green and Darius Acuff Jr. shared an interaction that has gone viral on social media. The interaction was positive: Green gave the Kings’ rookie some tips before he returned to the game. Green spoke about the moment on his podcast. “I saw something in that game: he had the […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. didn’t have nearly as much to say as Draymond Green about viral interaction appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Spurs have signed free agent forward Terry Taylor to a non-guaranteed training camp contract, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. San Antonio’s roster is back to the preseason maximum of 21 players after the team waived former North Carolina guard RJ Davis on Tuesday. Taylor has four years of NBA service under […]
Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings’ preseason loss to Portland and questions the team’s lack of transparency surrounding player health.
Although Ben Simmons sat out for the Kings' preseason matchup against the Blazers, Doug Christie had good reason for it.
Deni Avdija scored 26 points on 9-for-13 shooting as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 110-98 in a preseason game at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. Portland built a 27-point lead before Sacramento rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Trail Blazers maintained control to improve to 3-0 in preseason play. Avdija added […] The post Avdija scores 26 as Trail Blazers beat Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The very, very shorthanded Sacramento Kings fell to 0-4 during preseason, losing to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings by a score of 110-98 on Tuesday evening, earning their third preseason win in as many tries. Portland played the majority of their expected regular-season participants. The Kings left half of their team in street clothes. Or, in this case, sweatsuits. Given the disparity, the final result […]
Aaron Nkrumah and Damari Monsanto’s stay on the Kings’ preseason roster was brief. Their time in the organization could last considerably longer. Sacramento waived both wings Tuesday after signing them to Exhibit 10 contracts Monday, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Both appear headed to the Stockton Kings, where their deals allow for bonuses of […] The post NBA Moves: Kings, Hawks, Spurs, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Spurs have waived former North Carolina guard RJ Davis, who was on an Exhibit 10 contract, The Spot Up Shot’s Paul Garcia tweets. Davis signed his contract in September as the last player invited to San Antonio’s camp. Davis signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers last July after going undrafted out of […]
The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers for a preseason game on Tuesday, but the team will be without two of their main pieces in Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, although it’s not quite clear what the injury is for either player. Kings head coach Doug Christie wouldn’t reveal […] The post Doug Christie gets blunt about Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk injury statuses appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA veteran guard Ben Simmons is on his comeback journey with the Sacramento Kings. He played his first preseason game on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors and was part of the starting lineup. Simmons finished with seven points and one assist. After the Kings’ 111-106 loss, the three-time All-Star told reporters he felt good [...]
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA and played his first preseason game on Saturday. The Sacramento Kings faced the Golden State Warriors in the preseason at the Chase Center. Simmons started the game and had seven points and one assist in a 111-106 loss for the Kings. Simmons shot 50.0% from the field and [...]
The Portland Trail Blazers will face off against the Sacramento Kings in NBA Preseason action tonight. This will be the third of four exhibition contests for the Blazers. They won both of their previous outigs. The game will start at 7:00 PM, Pacific Time, emanating from Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. It will be televised on […]
Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell will be sidelined at least two weeks with a left calf strain. Cardwell developed soreness in the calf following...
The Golden State Warriors (2-2) face the Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday night in NBA preseason action. How to Watch Warriors vs Lakers Golden State enters after defeating the Sacramento Kings 111-106 on…
Kings center Dylan Cardwell is suffering from a left calf strain and he’ll be sidelined at least two weeks, beat writer Jason Anderson tweets. The diagnosis was announced by the team after Cardwell underwent an MRI. He’ll miss at least the start of the regular season. That leaves Sacramento thin in the middle with its […]
Dylan Cardwell & Maxime Raynaud are expected to miss the start of the season, leaving the Kings counting on a healthy Domantas Sabonis
The Kings are trying to adjust to a system, but have struggled in the early going of the new season.
The Kings have signed wings Aaron Nkrumah and Damari Monsanto to Exhibit 10 contracts, filling their preseason roster at 21 players, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Both appear headed for the Stockton Kings, Sacramento’s G League affiliate. But each brings something worth a look before then. Nkrumah, 24, went undrafted out of Tennessee State […] The post Kings sign two, fill preseason roster appeared first on Hoops Wire .