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Dylan Harper’s playoff run was so good that it made him an instant sensation around the league. It also made observers question whether the rookie, who came off the bench and played under 23 minutes a game in the regular season, was ready to take on the starting role from veteran De’Aaron Fox heading into […]
The panel debates the Sacramento Kings’ current roster and why the team may have very few valuable assets to work with. With several bad contracts on the books, the Kings could have a hard time making trades and improving the roster. Are the Kings stuck with negative assets, or can the front office find a way out? We break down the Kings’ roster, contracts, trade options, and future in this NBA discussion. 🔴 Full Episode:https://www.youtube.com/live/TmvCsyt0uyI 📅 Live Episodes Every Week: Week...
The Sacramento Kings recently made headlines when it was announced they were signing former NBA All-Star Ben Simmons to a deal ahead of the new season. The move brings Simmons back to the NBA after a year away from basketball, as he hopes to prove he still has some game left in the tank. Simmons […] The post Ben Simmons’ godfather claims he’s shooting 3-pointers. Kings fans will believe it when they see it appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jalen Duren is far and away the best player remaining in NBA free agency. In fact, he was arguably the best player on the open market at the start of the offseason, long before the bulk of free agency passed. However, the first-time All-Star has yet to get a new contract. Duren is looking for […] The post NBA rumors: Kings insider teases another Jalen Duren free agency pursuit, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ben Simmons has another NBA job after a season away from the league. The former No. 1 pick will now try to restart his career in Sacramento, where the Kings are giving him a short runway to prove he still belongs. The timing is telling. Simmons is not returning with the kind of contract or [...]
The Atlanta Hawks have had an interesting offseason, mostly improving around the margins while some teams around them in the East have made splashier moves. The Hawks rode a hot stretch into the playoffs last year after trading former franchise point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in what was viewed as a salary […] The post NBA rumors: Why Kings turned down Hawks’ Trae Young-Zach LaVine trade offer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sacramento Kings reportedly turned down an opportunity to acquire Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Zach LaVine because they were unwilling to commit to Young on a long-term contract. Kings insider James Ham said Sacramento knew Young would seek an extension immediately and was not prepared to enter a long-term relationship […] The post Kings had chance to swap Zach LaVine for Trae Young appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. The Kings have signed Simmons, according to the NBA’s transaction log, four days after his agreement with Sacramento was first reported. Simmons is expected to receive a one-year deal worth roughly $3.5 million, the veteran minimum for a player with his NBA experience. The former No. 1 […] The post Kings officially sign Ben Simmons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Kings are reportedly interested in trading for Jalen Duren, but there are still a lot of moving parts.
The Sacramento Kings reportedly passed on a chance to trade Zach LaVine for Trae Young.
Before they reached an agreement to sign free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, the Timberwolves explored the possibility of trying to recruit forward Sasha Vezenkov back stateside, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Vezenkov, 31, signed with the Kings in 2023 on the heels of being named the EuroLeague’s MVP with […]
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon to break down the latest on the fallout from the Clippers’ punishment following the NBA’s probe into their dealings with Kawhi. The guys talk about how some key league history indicates what may be to come, why LA got into this situation and what may have been known by Kawhi. Next, the guys tackle Amen Thompson’s extension with the Rockets before talking Ben Simmons signs with the Kings. 0:00 Intro 0:27 Updates on fallout from Clippers’ punishme...
A new Sacramento Kings rumor claims the team had the chance to move Zach LaVine last season for a four-time […]
The Sacramento Kings raised eyebrows by taking a chance on Ben Simmons this summer. After missing the entire 2025-26 NBA campaign, the three-time All-Star is set to return on a one-year, $3.5 million contract after reportedly impressing general manager Scott Perry. In a recent appearance on The Matt & Kayla Show, Simmons’ former LSU coach [...]
September 8: Simmons has officially signed with the Kings, per NBA.com’s transaction log. September 4: Former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons has reached an agreement to sign with the Kings, his agents tell ESPN’s Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears (Twitter link). According to Charania and Spears, Simmons will be signing a one-year, $3.5MM […]
Sasha Vezenkov’s NBA career lasted only one season, but the Olympiacos star believes his experience with the Sacramento Kings ultimately made him a better player. Vezenkov arrived in Sacramento in 2023 after establishing himself among Europe’s elite players. However, his role under Mike Brown proved limited during the 2023-24 season. He appeared in 42 games, […] The post Sasha Vezenkov reflects on difficult Kings experience appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Sacramento Kings' interest in Jalen Duren isn't going anywhere.
It was Russell Westbrook last season. This time, Ben Simmons is getting a chance to prove himself with the Sacramento Kings. The 2018 Rookie of the Year has found a new lease on his NBA career after signing a one-year, $3.5 million veteran minimum deal with the Kings. He has not played in an NBA [...]
Ben Simmons is reportedly taking three-point attempts in live play during Sacramento Kings training camp, according to his godfather, signaling a potentially significant change for a player whose reluctance to shoot from beyond the arc has been a defining part of his NBA career. Speaking on Matt and Kayla on Sactown Sports 1140, Simmons’ godfather […] The post Ben Simmons takes threes in live play during Kings camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As Ben Simmons prepares for his NBA comeback with the Kings, his godfather shared a reassuring update on which skills the guard has been working on.
The panel debate Is this one of the worst-run franchises in the NBA? The Panel Debate Kings break down how this team has drafted talented players but failed to keep them, build around them, or turn that talent into long-term success. We debate the biggest front-office mistakes, wasted talent, bad decisions, and why this franchise may have no clear path forward. Is there any hope left, or is another rebuild the only answer? 🔴 Full Episode:https://www.youtube.com/live/TmvCsyt0uyI 📅 Live Episodes...
In 1979, Jerry Buss walked into the Forum having just purchased the Lakers, Kings, and the arena itself for $67.5 million. One of his first moves wasn’t a trade or a coaching hire. It was making sure the front-office secretary knew every player by name, every birthday, every personal detail that mattered. That secretary became […] The post Lakers Face Major Concern as Ex-LA Legend Makes Harsh Jerry Buss Era Comparison: “So Corporate” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
On Sunday, May 13, 2001, the Los Angles Lakers completed their four-game sweep of the Sacramento Kings in the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. A month and a half later, on the same day that they drafted Gerald Wallace, the Kings traded Jason Williams and Nick Anderson to the Vancouver Grizzlies for Mike Bibby and Brent Price. A few weeks after that, Chris Webber agreed to a long-term contract to remain in Sacramento. Let’s Kings basketball! The trade was an absolute shocker. While the Lakers ser...
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Ben Simmons is getting another opportunity in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Sacramento Kings. The former No. 1 overall pick did not play during the 2025-26 season while focusing on getting healthy. Sacramento’s interest reportedly increased after Simmons impressed against NBA players at an Australian national team mini-camp. “Once […] The post Ben Simmons ready to revive NBA career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .