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Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons should suit up for the Sacramento Kings this week as they tip off the NBA preseason, according to Andscape's Marc J. Spears.
The Denver Nuggets recently got their preseason underway as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign. The Nuggets made relatively few moves this offseason, although they did add former All-Star DeMar DeRozan to the mix in free agency following his departure from the Sacramento Kings. Now, fans have gotten more information about the Nuggets’ usage […] The post David Adelman confirms Nuggets’ DeMar DeRozan plan that’s a throwback to rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers' first preseason matchup against the Sacramento Kings will set the stage for what is to come.
Keon Ellis pointed to one deciding factor in his decision to join the Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez. The Nets free-agent signing spent his first two NBA seasons alongside Fernandez in Sacramento. His success during those years led him to reunite with the former Kings assistant in Brooklyn during his first free agency. “In this game, and […] The post Why Nets free agent signing could be in line for big year under Jordi Fernandez appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The wait is over as another California basketball showdown gets underway, with the LA Lakers taking center stage. Fans will get their first look at the team as rookies look to make an impression and the Lakers’ veterans begin building momentum for the season ahead. With plenty of familiar names on the court, there will […] The post Lakers vs. Kings: Where to Watch, Date, Time & Everything You Need to Know appeared first on EssentiallySports .
At last, the Lakers will play their first preseason game on Monday against the Kings in Sacramento. It will be the front end of a back-to-back and the first of three games in four days this week. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings When: 7:00 p.m. PT Where: Golden 1 Center Watch: NBA TV […]
Are De'Aaron Fox's days in San Antonio numbered? According to a report, the point guard's name will be on the trade market this season, as the Spurs move to bank more fully on their young backcourt of the present & future. De’Aaron Fox figures to crop back up in NBA trade rumors if he plays well coming out of the gate, per @SeanDeveney “He does not have a long-term future in San Antonio, but he does have a long-term contract.” ( https://t.co/WsQNH9PFQK ) pic.twitter.com/fwZIqUCrGv — Full...
Kings big man Domantas Sabonis sets the record straight on his NBA future.
Veteran guard Cameron Payne is headed overseas after another NBA opportunity failed to materialize. Payne has signed a one-year contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes, the team announced. Sportando also relayed the signing. The move comes after Payne worked out for the Kings in August but remained unsigned as training camps opened. At 32, he’ll […] The post Cameron Payne signs overseas after failing to land NBA deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Here are four hypothetical De’Aaron Fox trades for the Spurs, as their backcourt is about to be set on fire during the 2026-27 season.
The Sacramento Kings are stuck in the middle. With all their bad contracts, Sacramento has limited flexibility to do what they want. All throughout the offseason, Kings fans have been building trade ideas in which our veterans find new homes. The team seems to, and should, be entering a rebuild, after all. However, even while […] The post What Is Zach LaVine’s Fate with the Sacramento Kings? appeared first on The Lead .
Veteran NBA guard Cameron Payne has officially signed a one-year contract with Turkey’s Anadolu Efes, the team announced on Saturday (Twitter link; hat tip to Sportando). Payne, 32, wound up overseas again after failing to land another NBA contract. He reportedly worked out for the Kings in August. Last season, Payne was on the Pacers’ […]
The viral hot-mic mess from Kings media day has produced another unfortunate development. NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Tristi Rodriguez says she was wrongly identified online as one of the women heard discussing Kings players Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine, and that the mistake resulted in what she described as “horrific messages.” Rodriguez addressed the […] The post Kings reporter says she was wrongly identified after viral hot-mic moment appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Sacramento Kings’ Media Day took an unexpected turn after a private conversation between reporters was picked up by a live microphone. The clip quickly spread online, and people began discussing the reporters’ identities. Now, Tristi Rodriguez has spoken out and made her position clear. Rodriguez denied being the person behind the voice heard during […] The post “Watched My Name and Reputation Be Tarnished”: Female Kings Reporter Breaks Silence After Hot Mic Controversy appeared first on...
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis explained that it wasn't difficult for him to ignore the trade rumors that surrounded him during the 2026 offseason.
After multiple reporters were caught on a hot mic judging the attractiveness of certain Sacramento Kings players, one person is clearing their name of speculation. The Kings officially launched the 2026-27 NBA season with their annual Media Day event this week, giving reporters access to players and coaches. Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA was one of…
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA. So naturally, we’re already talking about his jump shot again. Some traditions never die. A video of Simmons taking 3-pointers after a Kings practice went viral this week, with one particular airball receiving considerably more attention than anything that went through the basket. Simmons noticed. “I airball one, […] The post Ben Simmons has response after practice jumper goes viral appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings center Domantas Sabonis heard all the trade rumors. It’s safe to say he didn’t spend much time believing them. Sabonis was mentioned regularly in speculation after a difficult season in which a knee injury limited him to 19 games. Sabonis said this week that he’s back to “100%” and told Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops […] The post Domantas Sabonis on Kings trade rumors: ‘It’s all made up’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jerry Reynolds breaks down Sacramento Kings training camp, Ben Simmons, Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford & why he expects them to surprise.
A new report suggests that Jalen Duren’s inflated opinion of his value during contract talks with the Detroit Pistons may […]
Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie has been impressed by Ben Simmons since the veteran guard joined the team, saying his experience around Simmons has been very different from what he had previously read about the former All-Star. “Nothing I read was true,” Christie said during Kings training camp on Thursday. “I really enjoy being […] The post Doug Christie on Ben Simmons: “Nothing I read was true” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ben Simmons is embracing his return to an NBA environment after spending the past year away from the game, with the Sacramento Kings guard emphasizing work, leadership and simply enjoying the opportunity to compete again. Speaking during Kings training camp on Thursday, Simmons said his body is responding well after the first few days of […] The post Ben Simmons: “The best part is I just got normal soreness now” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially named Derrin Horton as their new public address announcer for the 2026-27 NBA season. Horton will replace the late Lawrence Tanter, who held the role for 43 seasons. He will call his first Lakers game on October 8, when Los Angeles hosts the Sacramento Kings in a preseason matchup at Crypto.com Arena. "Horton will bring his own perspective to the role while honoring the legacy that came before him," the Lakers said in their announcement. Horton brings mor...
Boca Raton, FL – As the Miami Heat are starting a new era led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, another star added to the team in the offseason came in the form of four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson. With Thompson going through his first Heat training camp at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) this week, he also reunites […] The post Exclusive: Andrew Wiggins talks new-look Heat with Giannis, reuniting with Klay Thompson appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a one-year absence, Ben Simmons is back on the court after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. Simmons will have to shake off a lot of rust after taking an extended break from basketball to recover from chronic ailments. He said he is confident that he can regain his prime […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons puts ESPN, other media on blast for ‘false narratives’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .