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Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. woke up on Wednesday feeling dangerous. He probably should have kept sleeping. Acuff made his debut with the Kings against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. The rookie guard, however, left a lot to be desired, as the Clippers blew out the Kings, 121-96. Acuff scored 12 points […] The post Darius Acuff Jr.’s Kings debut was way too KANGZ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Matt George breaks down the Sacramento Kings' season-opening loss to the Clippers, Darius Acuff Jr.’s rough NBA debut and much more.
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue dedicated Wednesday's season-opening, 121-96 win over the Sacramento Kings to team governor Steve Ballmer.
After being waived by the Lakers, Dalton Knecht reportedly finds himself competing for a two-way spot on the Kings' roster with two other players.
The LA Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their home opener on Wednesday night, thoroughly outplaying the Kings in the first game of the season for both teams. Led by Darius Garland, the Clippers came away with a 121-96 victory over the Kings, who sputtered out of the gate and trailed by as many as […] The post Tyronn Lue sends message to Steve Ballmer after first Clippers win of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sacramento Kings are considering Dalton Knecht and Sean Pedulla for their open two-way contract spot, with both players attracting interest from multiple teams, according to Jake Fischer. “I’m told former Rockets two-way guard Sean Pedulla has also cleared waivers and is fielding fresh interest on a two-way pact elsewhere,” Marc Stein reported on Wednesday, […] The post Kings consider Dalton Knecht, Sean Pedulla for two-way spot appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue dedicated his team’s 121-96 season-opening victory over the Sacramento Kings to owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year suspension from league and team activities. The Clippers won their first game of the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome, with Lue emphasizing that the organization […] The post Tyronn Lue dedicates Clippers’ win to Steve Ballmer appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Darius Garland scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Clippers opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a 121-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The Clippers never trailed, building an early lead before pulling away in the second half. Garland shot 11-for-19 from the field, including three three-pointers, and went […] The post Darius Garland drops 30 as Clippers crush Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Sacramento Kings suffered an ugly blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Wednesday's season-opener at the Intuit Dome.
Sean Cunningham discusses why the Kings could consider a Domantas Sabonis extension despite their focus on 2027 cap flexibility.
Jake Fischer reports that former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, a 2024 first‑round pick, is drawing two‑way contract interest from the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors—the only teams with an open two‑way slot. The Kings, still retooling after Ben Simmons' season‑ending Achilles tear, are also weighing point guard Sean Pedulla and 2025 second‑rounder Micah Peavy. Fischer notes Kevin Porter Jr. received Nuggets interest before being waived, and suggests Dwight Powell could return to the Mavericks while Pat Connaughton may rejoin the Hornets later in the season.
The Sacramento Kings open the 2026‑27 NBA season against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 PM ET in the Intuit Dome. The game airs on NBC Sports California (and its Plus feed) and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). Both teams come off contrasting preseason finishes: the Kings dropped their final exhibition 126‑97 to the Spurs, while the Clippers beat the Nuggets 122‑110. Key players to watch include Kings forward Precious Achiuwa and Clippers forward John Collins, with recent stand‑outs such as Zach LaVine (19 points) for Sacramento and Rui Hachimura (16 points) for LA.
The Sacramento Kings begin the 2026‑27 NBA season on the road versus the Los Angeles Clippers on Oct. 21, but veteran guard Russell Westbrook will not suit up. Westbrook announced his retirement in mid‑August after an 18‑year career, leaving the league as the all‑time leader in triple‑doubles (nearly 200) and a 2017 MVP. The Kings’ opening week also includes home games against the Portland Trail Blazers (Oct. 23) and Memphis Grizzlies (Oct. 25), setting a fast start without the former All‑Star.
The Los Angeles Clippers announced two promotions for their home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The post Clippers Roll Out 2 Fan-Friendly Promotions for Home Season Opener appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Mark Jones discusses how Darius Acuff, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis could shape the Sacramento Kings’ success.
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Sacramento Kings at Intuit Dome on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Isaiah Jackson finally earns his first Clippers start at center for the season-opener against Sacramento, after 219 games with only 45 starts. Meanwhile, Lakers coach JJ Redick stresses growing through adversity, with Austin Reaves eyeing a stronger roster. Warriors add depth as Graham Ike signs a two‑way deal and could see minutes with Charles Bassey sidelined; however, rookie Brandin Podziemski misses the opener due to back soreness. Suns forward Devin Booker remains optimistic that the team’s modest roster tweaks, highlighted by the Miles Bridges trade, will translate into playoff cohesion.
The Sacramento Kings received some unfortunate news a few days ago when offseason signing Ben Simmons, the former All-Star, ruptured his Achilles — putting an end to his season before it even began. Simmons was generating some hype with his final preseason performance, putting up 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. But now, Simmons […] The post Kings forward Keegan Murray’s reaction to seeing Ben Simmons’ injury is tough to hear appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Celtics got 38 points from Paul George in his debut. They’ll need considerably better shooting from Jayson Tatum to make that combination work. Tatum went 6-of-23 from the field and missed all seven of his three-point attempts in Tuesday’s 121-113 season-opening loss to the Pistons. He shot just 1-of-10 in the second half, though […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Pistons, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving still loves playing basketball. He’s less enthusiastic about everything that comes with being an NBA player. And while he hasn’t announced a retirement date, Irving doesn’t envision following LeBron James into his 40s. “I don’t look at it as comparing my years to other people, but just how much love I […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Blazers, Vit Krejci, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Warriors are where Draymond Green wants to finish his career. But leaving Golden State wouldn’t necessarily mean he’s finished playing. Green, who signed a one-year contract this summer, told Alex Sherman of CNBC that he intends to play beyond this season, even if that means wearing another uniform. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Kings, Ben Simmons, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Sacramento Kings rank sixth in Nielsen’s NBA Fandom Index, reflecting fan interest that endured through a 22-60 season & extended turmoil.
Blake Griffin lambasts former Clippers owner Donald Sterling for his "cheap" approach, contrasting it with Steve Ballmer’s big‑ticket spending as the team gears up for the 2026‑27 season. Griffin, speaking before his new show premiere, notes the franchise’s shift from Sterling’s frugality to Ballmer’s willingness to exceed the salary‑cap, even as the Clippers grapple with a $30 million fine and loss of five first‑round picks for cap‑circumvention deals tied to Kawhi Leonard. The recent trade that sent Leonard to Toronto caps a tumultuous era, leaving the Clippers to start the season with a restructured roster and new challenges.
Former #1 pick Ben Simmons was preparing to return to the NBA after a stint with the Clippers in the 2024-2025 season, but he tore his Achilles tendon at a Sunday practice, forcing season-ending surgery. Now more news is coming out about Simmons’ return that makes the injury update even more heartbreaking. ESPN and Andscape’s […] The post Kings rumors: NBA insider reveals detail about Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury that makes it even more heartbreaking appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sacramento Kings announced their Opening Night roster ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.