During Kings Media Day, reporters were caught on a live microphone talking about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine. Instead of breaking down their games, the conversation turned personal, with comments about the players’ looks and personalities. The clip went viral on social media, and now DeMarcus Cousins weighed in. The former Kings star used the […]
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Darius Acuff Jr. will bring a winning pedigree to the Sacramento Kings as he enters his rookie year after being drafted at No. 7 in June. Acuff is coming off a stellar one-and-done stint at Arkansas, where he shone under coach John Calipari. The young guard has repeatedly credited the legendary mentor for molding him […]
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Apparently, the Kings are aware nobody thinks they’re going to be any good. Like, very aware. Sacramento enters the season with expectations somewhere around the basement, and several Kings players acknowledged at Media Day that they’ve noticed. Ben Simmons, for one, can relate. “I think the expectations are low,” Simmons said, via Brenden Nunes of […]
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Magic The Magic changed the coach. If that doesn’t work, they may finally have to change something else. Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley after last season and replaced him with Sean Sweeney, hoping the highly regarded former Mavericks and Spurs assistant can get more from a roster built around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and […]
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Keegan Murray discusses his injury-plagued 2025-26 season, his recovery, potential for a bigger offensive role & his goals for the Kings.
Nikola Jokic welcomed a new teammate, who joined the Denver Nuggets this offseason. The team signed six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan to a one–year, $3.9 million contract after being waived by the Sacramento Kings. He adds veteran experience to the championship-hungry Nuggets team. On Monday, DeRozan appeared in front of reporters for Media Day. The veteran [...]
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving went down on a drive to the basket in the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings on March 3, 2025, at American Airlines Center. He stayed in long enough to make his two free throws, with tears running down his cheeks, before he left the game with a torn ACL in […]
The training camp roster that the Clippers announced on Monday includes two players who were previously said to have reached contract agreements with the team. One of those players is 2022 first-round pick Blake Wesley, whose deal with L.A. was just reported on Monday. Wesley is still just 23 years old but has four years […]
Ben Simmons didn’t hold back when asked about his readiness to play for the Sacramento Kings this upcoming season. The three-time All-Star reiterated that he’s fully recovered from injuries that almost derailed his NBA career. During the Sacramento Kings’ Media Day, Simmons said he cannot wait to play in the NBA after sitting out the [...]
This was totally unexpected.
2026 NBA media day has come and gone, and here are six of the wildest quotes from the league's unofficial first day of school.
Hunter LaVine, the wife of Kings star Zach LaVine, laughed off a viral hot mic moment involving Sacramento reporters.
A year away from basketball apparently did Ben Simmons some good. Just don’t suggest he took the year off because he doesn’t care about the game. “That’s bulls–t,” Simmons said Monday at Kings Media Day, via Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Simmons didn’t play anywhere last season, choosing instead to give his surgically repaired […]
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The Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks have interest in a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for restricted free agent and All-Star center Jalen Duren if Detroit and the 6'10", 250-pound man cannot reach terms on a contract agreement, per Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.
Zach LaVine discusses his 13th NBA season, leadership role with the Sacramento Kings, motivation, last season’s struggles, and much more.
After Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons failed to reach an agreement on a new deal, the center missed the team's media day. While it appears that Duren isn't willing to accept the $200 million over the next five years, there are teams, who would be interested to acquire the young big man through a sign-and-trade by offering even bigger trade packages for Duren than expected. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated , the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks are interested in the playe...
Ben Simmons discusses his time away from basketball, joining the Sacramento Kings, his love of the game, Australian roots and passion for fishing.
Speaking on Monday to local reporters at the Kings’ media day, Ben Simmons said the decision to sit out last season and let his surgically repaired back fully heal was the best one he could’ve made for his career, adding that there’s a “night and day” difference in his mental health since the last time […]
Domantas Sabonis said he is entering the 2026-27 season with a renewed appreciation for basketball after missing most of last season because of a long-term injury. Speaking during Sacramento Kings media day on Monday, September 28, Sabonis reflected on the physical and emotional challenges of his first major injury and his excitement about returning to […]
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Ben Simmons said he feels physically ready and determined to prove himself after returning to the NBA with the Sacramento Kings following a year away from the league. Speaking during Sacramento’s media day on Monday, September 28, Simmons said he enters his 10th NBA season without any physical limitations after spending the past year focused […]
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Mark Jones joins The Drive Guys to discuss his Sacramento Kings’ optimism, Ben Simmons, Darius Acuff, Domantas Sabonis, & more.
Doug Christie discusses the Sacramento Kings’ lessons from a 22-60 season, voluntary workouts, Acuff Jr., Sabonis and much more.
Kings reporters were caught taking shots and commenting about Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine's looks.
Jazz Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn’t entirely accustomed to. He’s the old guy. Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring role with young Jazz players such as Ace Bailey and rookie Darryn Peterson feels a little strange. “Since I’m the old guy now, it kind of feels weird to […]
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Injury updates, Ben Simmons’ comeback and a new-look roster highlighted Sacramento Kings media day ahead of the 2026-27 season.