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Pacific Notes: Murray, Kessler, Sexton, Luka, Suns

After appearing in 80, 77, and 76 regular season games during his first three years in the NBA, Kings forward Keegan Murray was beset by health problems in 2025/26. His ’25/26 debut was delayed until November 20 after he underwent surgery on his left thumb; he later missed a pair of games in December due […]

Ben Simmons makes NBA return in Kings’ loss to Warriors

The Sacramento Kings fell 111-106 to the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Saturday, October 10, as Ben Simmons returned to NBA action after spending the entire 2025-26 season away from basketball. Simmons, who joined Sacramento in the offseason, started at guard and finished with seven points, four assists and two turnovers in nine […] The post Ben Simmons makes NBA return in Kings’ loss to Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Ben Simmons on NBA return: ‘It felt really good’

Ben Simmons is back on an NBA court. That alone meant something to him. Simmons made his preseason debut with the Kings on Saturday after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season, finishing with seven points and one assist in nine minutes during Sacramento’s 111-106 loss to Golden State. “It felt really good,” Simmons said, via […] The post Ben Simmons on NBA return: ‘It felt really good’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Ben Simmons sends warning after long-awaited NBA return

Ben Simmons returned to an NBA court for the first time in more than a year on Saturday, making his Sacramento Kings preseason debut in a 111-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Simmons started and played just under nine minutes as Sacramento continued to manage his workload carefully. He finished with 7 points, 1 assist, and 2 turnovers and shot 2-of-4 from the field and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line. "It felt really good," Simmons said after the game. "When you're out for a year an...

Kings fear Maxime Raynaud could be out ‘for the foreseeable future’

The Kings may have suffered a significant blow Saturday night. Center Maxime Raynaud injured his right knee during Sacramento’s preseason game against Golden State, and there is concern that he could be sidelined “for the foreseeable future,” according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Raynaud was setting a screen on Stephen Curry late in the second […] The post Kings fear Maxime Raynaud could be out ‘for the foreseeable future’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Kings coach gives latest Maxime Raynaud injury update after wheelchair exit vs. Warriors

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a concerning right knee injury during Saturday's 111-106 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, leaving the court in a wheelchair before later being seen on crutches. With 2:32 remaining in the second quarter, the second-year big man went down while setting a screen for Darius Acuff Jr. After appearing to collide knee-to-knee with Stephen Curry as the Warriors guard navigated the pick, Raynaud immediately grabbed his right knee in obvious p...

Worrying Scenes in Kings vs. Warriors as Stephen Curry Collision Leaves Maxime Raynaud Needing Wheelchair

The NBA preseason has already handed the Philadelphia 76ers a season-ending injury, with backup center Ariel Hukporti suffering a torn right Achilles tendon. But the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings witnessed another heartbreaking scene. Maxime Raynaud went down clutching his knee during their matchup and eventually needed a wheelchair to leave the court. This […] The post Worrying Scenes in Kings vs. Warriors as Stephen Curry Collision Leaves Maxime Raynaud Needing Wheelchair appe...

Raynaud exits early in Kings preseason loss to Warriors

The Sacramento Kings fell to 0-3 in the preseason after a 111-106 loss in Golden State, but the night’s unfortunate standout moment was Maxime Raynaud going down with an injury. The second-year big man went down grabbing his right knee and was eventually taken off the floor in a wheelchair. On the court, rookies led […]

Kings’ Darius Acuff limps off court vs. Warriors

The Sacramento Kings hit the road to battle the Golden State Warriors in the Bay Area, their third preseason game of the year, amid news of owner Vivek Ranadive’s recent criticisms. The night became one of injuries as center Maxime Raynaud suffered a worrisome right knee injury. ESPN NBA insider Marc J. Spears added another […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff limps off court vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Kings’ Maxime Raynaud exits Warriors preseason clash in a wheelchair after knee injury

The Sacramento Kings suffered a concerning setback Saturday when center Maxime Raynaud injured his right knee during their preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The second-year big man was unable to continue and had to leave the court in a wheelchair. According to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, Raynaud was ruled out for the remainder […] The post Kings’ Maxime Raynaud exits Warriors preseason clash in a wheelchair after knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How to watch Warriors vs. Kings

The Golden State Warriors return home for Saturday night’s preseason matchup as they take on the Sacramento Kings. The game will be played at 5:30 PM PT in San Francisco and can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area. Previously with the Warriors: The Warriors suffered a 123-118 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in […]

Kings’ Scott Perry on Vivek Ranadivé dinner report: ‘There was no roast’

Kings general manager Scott Perry says the now-infamous team dinner involving owner Vivek Ranadivé was not what some reports made it out to be. In fact, Perry was pretty emphatic. “There was no roast,” Perry said during an appearance on the Deuce & Mo podcast. The discussion followed a report from Zach Lowe that Ranadivé […] The post Kings’ Scott Perry on Vivek Ranadivé dinner report: ‘There was no roast’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Warriors vs. Kings: Where to Watch, Injury Report and Everything You Need to Know

The Golden State Warriors host the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center on Saturday for a preseason matchup featuring an intriguing storyline. Ben Simmons is expected to make his Kings preseason debut against the Warriors after missing the entire 2025–26 season while addressing ongoing physical issues, including chronic back problems. With both teams assessing their rotations […] The post Warriors vs. Kings: Where to Watch, Injury Report and Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Essentia...

Kings GM reacts to report about owner's team roast

After NBA analyst Zach Lowe shared the story of how Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive reportedly roasted the team and staff during a team dinner, Kings general manager Scott Perry has responded to the claims. In an appearance on the Deuce & Mo podcast , Perry highlighted that the interaction was not portrayed properly and that Ranadive motivated people rather than roasted them. "I've seen all of the chatter and the noise around it. And I would say that it's definitely not portrayed in the ...

Kings deny report Vivek Ranadivé turned team dinner into a ‘roast’

The Kings are pushing back on a report that owner Vivek Ranadivé used a recent team dinner to roast players, coaches and executives. Zach Lowe said Thursday on The Zach Lowe Show that Ranadivé addressed the group during training camp and began calling out ways in which people throughout the organization had been failing. “They […] The post Kings deny report Vivek Ranadivé turned team dinner into a ‘roast’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Walker Kessler shares critical finger injury update for Lakers

Walker Kessler claimed there is nothing to worry about regarding his finger complication amid anticipation for his Los Angeles Lakers debut. The new Lakers center addressed his current injury in an interview during ESPN's broadcast of LA's 114-110 preseason home win against the Sacramento Kings. "Finger’s good. Finger’s good," Kessler said. "Just kind of going through all the protocols right now. Talking to the coaches, the training staff.  "Feeling good." //www.youtube.com/em...

Austin Reaves reacts to Lakers newcomers after preseason debut

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves expressed confidence in the team’s offseason additions after making his preseason debut against the Sacramento Kings. Reaves returned from an ankle injury Thursday and helped Los Angeles secure a 114-110 victory, recording eight points, eight assists and five rebounds. The game marked his first opportunity to share the court […] The post Austin Reaves reacts to Lakers newcomers after preseason debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .