Former Clippers forward Ben Simmons sat out the 2025-26 NBA season but signed with the Sacramento Kings this offseason giving him a chance at redemption. Simmons told GM Scott Perry he is now healthy, which influenced his decision to sign him. Now that Simmons has proven himself worthy of a new contract, the Kings forward […]
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It’s a new day for the Sacramento Kings, who are hoping the 2026-2027 NBA season can be about renewal and positive momentum. For some local media members, it’s also about how many of the players are “hella fine.” On Monday, the Kings held their annual media day, giving the local media up-close-and-personal access to returning…
Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons pushed back against the narrative that he doesn't love basketball during the team's media day on Monday, saying injury issues were the bigger reason he didn't play last season.
Ben Simmons says he feels great and has “no limitations” entering Kings training camp after spending a year focused on his body and comeback.
New Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons spoke to the media for the first time since returning to the NBA and made it clear that he is ready for a fresh start. Simmons is set to make his NBA comeback after stepping away from basketball for the entire 2025-26 season. After using that time to focus on his physical and mental health, the former All-Star says he is entering his return without any limitations. "I'm right where I need to be. I took a lot of time to focus on my body over the season. ...
Doug Christie discusses the Sacramento Kings' defensive identity, roster depth, Darius Acuff Jr. and the Kings’ expectations entering training camp.
Ben Simmons isn't exactly setting the bar low for his return to the NBA after taking the 2025-26 campaign off.
Scott Perry discusses Ben Simmons, Darius Acuff Jr., Sacramento’s defensive identity, roster depth, health and the team’s goals for 2026-27.
The Sacramento Kings have officially announced their 2026-27 training camp roster, with 19 players competing for 18 spots on the final roster.
Locked On Fantasy Basketball host Josh Lloyd delivers blunt thoughts on the Sacramento Kings, Darius Acuff Jr., DeAndre Hunter, and much more.
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The Sacramento Kings are coming off another disappointing season, finishing 22-60 in 2025-26. Now, they enter the year with a projected starting lineup that has played zero games together and new pieces across the board. Last year’s poor finish earned the Kings the No. 7 overall pick, which they used to select Bob Cousy Award […]
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Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry says Ben Simmons is healthy and motivated to return to the NBA because he misses competing and being part of a team. Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Sacramento after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. The three-time All-Star is now preparing for a comeback with the […]
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Sept. 26, 2026 Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents. Trail Blazers: Keylan Boone, Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears became free agents. Jazz: Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon became free agents. Timberwolves: Payton Sandfort and Nate Santos became free agents. Spurs: Miles Barnstable became a free […]
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The NBA transaction wire is spinning at full speed with training camps right around the corner, and teams are shuffling the deck on a daily basis to finalize their rosters. Let’s take a look: Grizzlies bring in Lewis Jr. The Grizzlies had a busy Saturday, cycling through a handful of players to fill the back […]
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Former second-round pick Seth Lundy has signed a contract with the Mavericks, the team announced in a press release. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who first reported the news (via Twitter), indicated that Lundy would receiving a training camp deal, which suggests his contract will be non-guaranteed and feature Exhibit 9 and/or Exhibit 10 language. The […]
The Sacramento Kings have added Tristen Newton and Leaky Black on training camp deals, according to HoopsHype, while waiving forwards Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall Jr. Newton joins Sacramento after spending the 2025-26 season between the Iowa Wolves, Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Houston Rockets. The 26-year-old guard had a productive year in the G […]
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By Rory Maher | at September 25, 2026 11:47 pm The Kings waived Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall on Friday, according to NBA.com’s log of official transactions, and also signed former Hornets and Wizards forward Leaky Black to a training camp deal, tweets Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. A North Carolina native who played five years of college ball at UNC, Black has been a free agent since early July, when he was waived by Washington. He likely received an Exhibit 10 contract, which would entitle hi...
The Kings waived Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall on Friday, according to NBA.com’s log of official transactions, and also signed former Hornets and Wizards forward Leaky Black to a training camp deal, tweets Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. A North Carolina native who played five years of college ball at UNC, Black has been […]
Kings GM Scott Perry joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to discuss Ben Simmons, Darius Acuff Jr. and Sacramento’s outlook.
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving said Friday he has no restrictions entering training camp. The Dallas Mavericks held media day at American Airlines Center, and practices under coach Dusty May begin Saturday. Irving tore the ACL in his left knee March 3, 2025, against the Sacramento Kings at American Airlines Center. He made his ninth All-Star […]
Matt George laid out five reasons Kings fans can still find optimism heading into a season expected to include plenty of growing pains.
Jerry Reynolds likes Jalen Duren’s fit with the Kings, but questions whether the young center has shown enough to justify a massive long-term investment.
As the Sacramento Kings prepare to begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, general manager Scott Perry revealed Ben Simmons’ message about why he chose Sacramento for his NBA comeback. During an appearance on Sactown Sports 1140 on Friday, Perry detailed the process that led to the Kings signing Simmons and recalled a conversation […]
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If Jalen Duren accepts his qualifying offer and sets himself up to leave the Detroit Pistons, that wouldn't automatically mean the Kings would still be there next summer.