Sacramento Kings Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:16:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Kings’ Sabonis Suffers Meniscus Tear, Out At Least 3-4 Weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/sacramento-kings-domantas-sabonis-suffers-meniscus-tear-out-at-least-3-4-weeks/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:16:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365461 This Sacramento Kings season is going from bad to worse as it was revealed star center Domantas Sabonis suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee. The Lithuanian is expected to miss at least the next three to four weeks and will be re-evaluated after that. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Sacramento is […]

The post Kings’ Sabonis Suffers Meniscus Tear, Out At Least 3-4 Weeks appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings Coach Doug Christie On The Hot Seat Amid 3-12 Start https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-coach-doug-christie-on-the-hot-seat-amid-3-12-start/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:04:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365430 Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie could be on the verge of getting fired after starting the season 3-12, its worst start through 15 games since going 2-13 to start the 1990-91 season. Kings Match Longest Losing Streak Since 2021-22 Season The Kings have now matched their longest losing streak since the 2021-22 season after falling […]

The post Kings Coach Doug Christie On The Hot Seat Amid 3-12 Start appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings Coach Doug Christie Rips ‘Haters’ In Fiery Pregame Press Conference https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-coach-doug-christie-rips-haters-in-fiery-pregame-press-conference/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:07:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365041 Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie promised that his team is going to turn its season around in a fiery opening statement before Tuesday night’s 122-108 home loss to the Denver Nuggets. “I think everybody in here knows me,” Christie said. “If you don’t, my name is Douglas Dale Christie. I’m the head coach of the […]

The post Kings Coach Doug Christie Rips ‘Haters’ In Fiery Pregame Press Conference appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Russell Westbrook Passes Jason Kidd For Most Rebounds By Guard In NBA History https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/russell-westbrook-passes-jason-kidd-for-most-rebounds-by-guard-in-nba-history/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:33:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364824 In the same game Russell Westbrook recorded his 204th triple-double, he also grabbed 16 rebounds to give himself 8,734 for his career, surpassing Jason Kidd (8,725) for the most rebounds by a guard in NBA history. “Oh,” Westbrook said when told he broke Kidd’s record, following the Sacramento Kings‘ 121-116 win over the Golden State […]

The post Russell Westbrook Passes Jason Kidd For Most Rebounds By Guard In NBA History appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Russell Westbrook On Nuggets: ‘They Didn’t Want Me Back’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/russell-westbrook-on-nuggets-they-didnt-want-me-back/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:55:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364689 Russell Westbrook signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings last month ahead of his 18th season after the Denver Nuggets reportedly told him to decline his $3.5 million player option over the summer, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. “The truth is that they didn’t want me back,” Westbrook told reporters Monday night […]

The post Russell Westbrook On Nuggets: ‘They Didn’t Want Me Back’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings’ Keegan Murray Agrees To 5-Year, $140M Rookie Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-keegan-murray-agrees-to-5-year-140m-rookie-extension/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:02:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363891 Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the team, representatives Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Keegan Murray Entering Fourth NBA Season Murray, the No. 4 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, has been healthy for most of […]

The post Kings’ Keegan Murray Agrees To 5-Year, $140M Rookie Extension appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Former MVP Russell Westbrook Agrees To Deal With Kings https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/russell-westbrook-agrees-to-deal-with-sacramento-kings-nba/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:54:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363873 Former MVP Russell Westbrook has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Terms of the deal have yet to be reported. Westbrook played for the Denver Nuggets last season and was a free agent this summer. The former UCLA star has played a reserve role the last few seasons across […]

The post Former MVP Russell Westbrook Agrees To Deal With Kings appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings Exercise Devin Carter’s 2026-27 Team Option https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-exercise-devin-carters-2026-27-team-option/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:58:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363839 The Sacramento Kings have exercised their third-year option on Devin Carter’s four-year, $22.14 million contract, the team announced Tuesday in a press release. Devin Carter Entering Second NBA Season Carter’s third-year salary will carry a cap hit of $5.15 million. Sacramento had until the end of the month to exercise its club option, which is […]

The post Kings Exercise Devin Carter’s 2026-27 Team Option appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings’ Keegan Murray Out 4-6 Weeks With Torn Thumb Ligament https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-keegan-murray-out-4-6-weeks-with-torn-thumb-ligament/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:15:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363754 Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament of the left thumb and will undergo surgery and be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks, the team announced Sunday. Keegan Murray To Miss At Least First 10 Games Of Regular Season Murray reportedly sustained the injury during a preseason loss in Portland […]

The post Kings’ Keegan Murray Out 4-6 Weeks With Torn Thumb Ligament appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Russell Westbrook, Kings Reportedly Have ‘Strong Mutual Interest’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/russell-westbrook-kings-reportedly-have-strong-mutual-interest/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:53:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363750 Free agent guard Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings have “strong mutual interest” toward getting a deal done, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday’s edition of NBA Today. “There is strong mutual interest between Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings,” Charania said. “And the Kings have a need for a reserve point guard. They were […]

The post Russell Westbrook, Kings Reportedly Have ‘Strong Mutual Interest’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings Re-Sign Terence Davis To Non-Guaranteed Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-re-sign-terence-davis-to-non-guaranteed-contract/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:23:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362962 The Sacramento Kings have re-signed veteran guard Terence Davis to a non-guaranteed training camp contract, the team announced Tuesday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Davis entered the summer on a non-guaranteed deal with Sacramento but was waived earlier this month. He appeared in 122 games across four seasons for the […]

The post Kings Re-Sign Terence Davis To Non-Guaranteed Contract appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Ex-Kings Guard Mason Jones Signs With NBL’s Perth Wildcats https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-kings-guard-mason-jones-signs-with-nbls-perth-wildcats/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:29:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362243 Former Sacramento Kings guard Mason Jones is leaving the NBA to play overseas a year after leading the Stockton Kings to the G League championship. The Perth Wildcats of Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) announced Sunday that they have signed Jones to a one-year deal. Mason Jones Was Named 2025 G League Finals MVP Jones, […]

The post Ex-Kings Guard Mason Jones Signs With NBL’s Perth Wildcats appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> NBA Free Agent Trey Lyles Signs With Real Madrid https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-free-agent-trey-lyles-signs-with-real-madrid/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:14:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362169 NBA free agent center Trey Lyles is finalizing a one-year contract worth $3 million with Real Madrid, agent Rich Paul confirmed to Marc Stein of The Stein Line on Thursday. Trey Lyles Has Played 10 NBA Seasons Lyles was selected 12th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2015 NBA draft out of the University […]

The post NBA Free Agent Trey Lyles Signs With Real Madrid appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> FIBA Bans Fan For Racial Abuse Toward Germany’s Dennis Schroder https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/fiba-bans-fan-for-racial-abuse-toward-germanys-dennis-schroder/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:29:46 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=362012 FIBA has banned a spectator from EuroBasket for engaging in racist verbal abuse directed at German captain and Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder during Germany’s win over Lithuania in Tampere, Finland, on Saturday. Dennis Schroder Heard Racist Taunts The German Basketball Association said two people were identified as the alleged perpetrators of the abuse and […]

The post FIBA Bans Fan For Racial Abuse Toward Germany’s Dennis Schroder appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings Considered ‘Most Likely Destination’ For Russell Westbrook https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-considered-most-likely-destination-for-russell-westbrook/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:44:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361341 The Sacramento Kings remain the favorites to sign free agent guard Russell Westbrook this offseason, but with training camp less than two months away, a deal has yet to be reached. This may have something to do with Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, who has been linked to both Sacramento and the […]

The post Kings Considered ‘Most Likely Destination’ For Russell Westbrook appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Richaun Holmes To Sign Two-Year Deal With Panathinaikos https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/richaun-holmes-to-sign-two-year-deal-with-panathinaikos/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:12:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=361111 NBA veteran big man Richaun Holmes has agreed to a two-year deal with Panathinaikos that will make him one of the highest-paid players in Europe, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Richaun Holmes Has Played 10 NBA Seasons Holmes, who turns 32 in October, was selected 37th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015 NBA […]

The post Richaun Holmes To Sign Two-Year Deal With Panathinaikos appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings’ Keegan Murray, Keon Ellis Off Limits in Jonathan Kuminga Trade Talks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-keegan-murray-keon-ellis-off-limits-in-jonathan-kuminga-trade-talks/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:48:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360852 The Sacramento Kings are looking to keep Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis, as both players are reportedly off limits in sign-and-trade talks for Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Warriors Aren’t Interested In Kings’ Devin Carter, Dario Saric According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, the Warriors aren’t moved by the Kings’ […]

The post Kings’ Keegan Murray, Keon Ellis Off Limits in Jonathan Kuminga Trade Talks appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Jonathan Kuminga Declined Four-Year, $90 Million Contract Offer https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jonathan-kuminga-declined-four-year-90-million-contract-offer/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:07:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360846 Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga reportedly received a multi-year contract offer amid sign-and-trade talks with the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. Suns Offering Role Players, Four Second-Rounders For Jonathan Kuminga According to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater, the Warriors have discussed a sign-and-trade with the Kings and Suns, and Kuminga rejected […]

The post Jonathan Kuminga Declined Four-Year, $90 Million Contract Offer appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> NBA Offseason Grades: Heat, Mavericks, Bulls, Kings, Hawks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-offseason-grades-miami-heat-dallas-mavericks-chicago-bulls-sacramento-kings-atlanta-hawks/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:45:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360210 Another day, another set of offseason grades. This time, we’re taking a look at the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings and Atlanta Hawks. The Heat are an organization always looking to compete. The Mavs and Nico Harrison received the biggest dose of luck imaginable. The Bulls and the Kings remained doing Bulls […]

The post NBA Offseason Grades: Heat, Mavericks, Bulls, Kings, Hawks appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings Still Seeking to Trade Malik Monk or Devin Carter https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-still-seeking-to-trade-malik-monk-or-devin-carter/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:58:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360767 The Sacramento Kings are still reportedly looking to trade either Malik Monk or Devin Carter in order to open a roster spot for veteran guard Russell Westbrook. “On the Kings/Russell Westbrook front: Both parties have been talking and have had mutual interest since free agency began. That’s been well known,” Matt George of ABC10 reported […]

The post Kings Still Seeking to Trade Malik Monk or Devin Carter appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings Emerge As Favorites To Sign Russell Westbrook https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-emerge-as-favorites-to-sign-russell-westbrook/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:12:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360699 The Sacramento Kings are now the frontrunner to land veteran guard Russell Westbrook, according to Bovada Sportsbook. The franchise is still interested in the nine-time All-Star despite having a crowded backcourt. Kings Added Dennis Schroder In Free Agency If Sacramento adds the former MVP, he would join fell guards Malik Monk, Zach LaVine, Keon Ellis, […]

The post Kings Emerge As Favorites To Sign Russell Westbrook appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors Sign-and-Trade Talks Haven’t Gained Traction https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jonathan-kuminga-warriors-sign-and-trade-talks-havent-gained-traction/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:14:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360675 The Golden State Warriors have been seeking a sign-and-trade for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga “but haven’t gained any traction” on a deal, The Athletic’s Fred Katz reported on Friday. Kings, Suns Have Been The Most Aggressive Teams The Athletic’s Anthony Slater said Friday on ESPN that the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have been […]

The post Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors Sign-and-Trade Talks Haven’t Gained Traction appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors: Suns, Kings Made ‘Concrete Offers’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jonathan-kuminga-trade-rumors-suns-kings-made-concrete-offers/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:23:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360637 The Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings reportedly made “concrete offers” to the Golden State Warriors for restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday on NBA Today. Jonathan Kuminga Rejected Warriors’ Offers Charania said the free agency stalemate “could continue much longer than this month” since Kuminga isn’t interested in Golden State’s […]

The post Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors: Suns, Kings Made ‘Concrete Offers’ appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> Kings Still Eyeing Russell Westbrook Despite Crowded Roster https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-still-eyeing-russell-westbrook-despite-crowded-roster/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:54:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360487 While the Sacramento Kings still have a crowded backcourt, the franchise remains interested in free agent veteran guard Russell Westbrook. If Sacramento adds the former MVP, he would join a backcourt with Malik Monk, Zach LaVine, Keon Ellis, and Dennis Schroder, who signed a three-year, $45 million deal earlier this month. Russell Westbrook, Malcolm Brogdon […]

The post Kings Still Eyeing Russell Westbrook Despite Crowded Roster appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]> 4 NBA Teams Still Have ‘Plenty of Interest’ in Malcolm Brogdon https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/4-nba-teams-still-have-plenty-of-interest-in-malcolm-brogdon/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:05:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=360366 Earlier this month, NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that eight teams are pursuing a potential sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Wizards for veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon. “That list includes the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers as well as the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, and Milwaukee […]

The post 4 NBA Teams Still Have ‘Plenty of Interest’ in Malcolm Brogdon appeared first on Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News.

]]>