Coach Mitch Johnson’s San Antonio Spurs held a massive lead over the Sacramento Kings in preseason action not long after center Victor Wembanyama dropped an interesting “best on planet” remark. Wembanyama logged 24 minutes and scored 14 points as of the third quarter during a time when NBA GMs picked him over his peers in […]
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The Spurs have waived guard Jon Elmore, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, with a move to their G League affiliate appearing likely. Elmore joined San Antonio on an Exhibit 10 contract and appeared in four preseason games. He totaled five points and six assists in 38 minutes, shooting 2-of-8 from the field. His next opportunity […]
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The Thunder have made a series of cuts, announcing on Friday that they’ve waived guards Zhaire Smith and Anthony Pritchard, along with forward Andrew Holifield. Smith and Holifield joined the Thunder ahead of training camp and spent the entire preseason with the club, with Smith appearing in three games while Holifield played in all five […]
The Spurs have signed former Pacers wing Kendall Brown to a training camp contract, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. Brown, 23, spent last season with the Maine Celtics, averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 43 G League appearances. He shot 53 percent from the field and 32.3 […]
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Kings star Ben Simmons reveals why he needed an extended hiatus from the NBA.
Philadelphia 76ers star forward LeBron James remembers a lot that happened throughout his NBA career since it started in 2003. He even knows the very lineups that featured in his regular-season debut between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings. James is gearing up for the 24th season of his career in the league, his […]
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After waiving him from his two-way contract in August, the Pelicans have officially re-signed center Hunter Dickinson, the team announced in a press release. It’s a non-guaranteed training camp deal for the former Michigan and Kansas star, confirms Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot (via Twitter), which indicates Dickinson’s new contract features Exhibit 10 language. […]
The preseason wisdom Draymond Green gave to Arkansas great and Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. started with a UALR legend.
Leaky Black came to Kings camp looking for a job. Three preseason appearances helped him secure one. Sacramento converted the forward’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal Thursday, the team announced, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Kings had an opening, so no corresponding move was required. Black joins Adam Flagler and […]
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The Sacramento Kings have promoted Leaky Black to a two-way deal, the team announced on Thursday.
Kings forward Leaky Black has had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link via Marc Stein). Sacramento had an open two-way contract slot, so no corresponding roster move was necessary to convert Black. All three of the Kings’ two-way openings are now filled, […]
Sam Amick discusses the Sacramento Kings’ veteran-heavy roster & the potential trade conversations around Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine.
The LA Clippers have undergone significant changes over the last few months, namely with stars like Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac departing the franchise. And prior to that, it was stars like Paul George and Russell Westbrook who saw their Clippers tenures come to an end as well. With so many changes in […]
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After a year away from the NBA, a rejuvenated Ben Simmons is looking to revive his career with the Sacramento Kings.
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included the possibility of Karl-Anthony Towns leaving the Knicks, Ben Simmons’ comeback with the Kings, the Hawks’ playoff prospects, the Pistons’ title chances and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access […]
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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.