Doug Christie: Nothing I read about Ben Simmons was true
Doug Christie praised Ben Simmons after Day 3 of Kings training camp, highlighting his leadership, competitiveness and return to the NBA after a year away.
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Doug Christie praised Ben Simmons after Day 3 of Kings training camp, highlighting his leadership, competitiveness and return to the NBA after a year away.
New Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons stuck up for teammate Zach LaVine on Thursday after a hot mic picked up several media members talking about various members of the Kings during the team's media day while rating their level of physical attractiveness and, in the case of LaVine, their personalities.
Buddy Hield and the Lakers have been connected in trade rumors so many times that you almost expect him to eventually wind up there by accident. Well, it appears, they had another chance. Specifically, L.A. had an opportunity to acquire Hield in a consolidation trade this offseason but elected not to pursue the deal, according […] The post Lakers reportedly had chance to trade for Buddy Hield, passed appeared first on Hoops Wire .
After Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle set the stage for potential San Antonio Spurs lineup drama in the new season, […]
The Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks are among the NBA organizations expressing serious interest in Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren as his contract situation remains unresolved. Despite inquiries from rival franchises, Detroit has continued to reject potential sign-and-trade discussions involving the young big man. Sacramento has been identified as one of Duren’s interested suitors, although […] The post Kings and Bucks show interest in Jalen Duren appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Sacramento Kings’ livestream during their Media day took a controversial turn when reporters were overheard discussing Zach LaVine and Ben Simmons’ physical characteristics and personalities. The players were called things such as ‘hella fine’ and ‘cringe,’ and the controversy has now led to DeMarcus Cousins himself spilling details about another uncomfortable incident that reportedly […] The post Kings reporters’ hot-mic gaffe leads to DeMarcus Cousins revelation about his own incident ...
The Sacramento Kings’ media day took an unexpected turn after a hot-mic recording captured two female reporters commenting on guards Zach LaVine and Ben Simmons. The incident happened Monday as reporters waited for the Kings to begin their introductory press conference for the season. During the conversation, two female reporters were heard on a hot […] The post Kings star Zach LaVine’s wife Hunter fires back after reporters’ embarrassing hot-mic incident appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ben Simmons' ability to serve as a two-way threat has been acknowledged by Kings head coach Doug Christie.
What position does Ben Simmons play for the Kings? Well, all of them, it seems. Sacramento has spent the opening days of training camp experimenting with Simmons in different roles, with the 6-foot-10 former All-Star handling the ball on offense and defending bigger players at the other end, as Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports writes. […] The post Kings may have decided Ben Simmons doesn’t really need a position appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA guard Ben Simmons is not known for his 3-point shot. According to StatMuse, the Sacramento Kings guard has made five shots from beyond the arc in his professional career. When he’s playing, Simmons doesn’t look to score from long range and is often hesitant to even make an attempt. On Tuesday, the Kings started [...]
Ben Simmons is already handling the ball, defending bigger players and giving Sacramento new options on both ends early in Kings training camp.
One of the greatest players in Kings history is back in the building. Chris Webber attended Sacramento’s opening training-camp practice at the invitation of general manager Scott Perry and addressed the team during its closing huddle, according to Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports. For coach Doug Christie, seeing his former teammate around again carried some […] The post Chris Webber is back around Kings, helping at training camp appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Denver Nuggets‘ 2026 summer could have been better in terms of new signings, but they did land one player who is more than capable of putting the ball in the hoop: DeMar DeRozan. The six-time All-Star ended his two-year tenure with the Sacramento Kings after the team failed to make the playoffs in either [...]
DeMarcus Cousins does not look back fondly on his interactions with Ailene Voisin.
Nique Clifford discusses his rookie lessons, offseason development, consistency & defensive goals entering his 2nd season with Sacramento.
Hunter LaVine sarcastically called the viral hot mic controversy “a great start to the season” after reporters discussed her husband.
Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings seem ready to go their separate ways. The Toronto Raptors can help give both of them what they want.
Former Sacramento Kings great and NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber was present at the start of Sacramento's 2026-27 training camp.
Dylan Harper clarifies he does not intend to take the Spurs' starting point guard role from De'Aaron Fox this season after backlash over recent comments.
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 […] The post “Feeling Violated”: DeMarcus Cousins Makes Shocking Allegations Against Kings After Hot Mic Incident appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. goes all out with ‘greatest’ praises for John Calipari appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 […] The post Kings embracing the fact everyone thinks they will stink appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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 […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Kings, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Pelicans, Zion Williamson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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 [...]