Jalen Duren feels “emboldened” to accept the Detroit Pistons’ $9.6 million qualifying offer for the 2026-27 season after learning that the Sacramento Kings are prepared to offer him a maximum contract next offseason, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Duren has until October 1 to decide whether to accept the qualifying offer, which would […]
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There is plenty of confidence around Jalen Duren to take a massive gamble instead of considering the Detroit Pistons' offer amid his embattled free-agency situation with the franchise this offseason. This thinking, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, stems from Duren's belief that the Sacramento Kings will give him a huge payday next offseason. "Jalen Duren is emboldened to some degree to potentially take that qualifying offer because he knows the Sacramento Kings have a lot of interest in ...
The Charlotte Hornets are frequently being linked to Domantas Sabonis this offseason. However, any potential blockbuster trade remains uncertain. In his Bleacher Report NBA insider updates, Jake Fischer revealed that the Sacramento Kings' asking price remains steep and is unwilling to be met by the Hornets and other teams for Sabonis. "Right now, there's going to be continued disconnect between the Kings wanting to get back positive value and draft compensation for Sabonis compared to other te...
Following the addition of John Konchar , the New York Knicks are tapping a key free-agent big man who will compete for one of their roster spots in the upcoming NBA season. Per long-time Knicks Insider Ian Begley of SNY, New York is signing Drew Eubanks on a training camp deal. https://x.com/IanBegley/status/2100028682802798751?s=20 Drew Eubanks joins New York Knicks Drew Eubanks spent last season with the Sacramento Kings. Averaging 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds on 59.6% shooting, he was limite...
The confrontational talks between restricted free agent Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons are still at an impasse. With the Pistons offering the young center a $190 million deal over five years, Duren is standing firm on wanting at least $200 million. Instead, then, it sounds like he's willing to take a huge gamble, and leave $180M on the table. Jalen Duren is reportedly confident that the Kings will offer him a max contract next summer, per @JakeLFischer (Via @Bleac...
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Sacramento Kings. Free […]
Kings GM speaks on what excites him the most about signing Ben Simmons despite bouncing back from lingering injury concerns.
Ben Simmons‘ return to the NBA has been placed under scrutiny. After taking a year off, he is now making his comeback with the Sacramento Kings. The 2018 Rookie of the Year did not find a team before the start of the 2025-26 season. He last played for the Los Angeles Clippers, where he had [...]
What’s going on, basketball sickos?! We are like a month away from the Kings first preseason game, and we’re getting more excited by the day. We recently moved into our new studio space, and that meant we had to put together our studio background. Morgan spends HOURS putting together all the random things we have into a collage that pops and Deuce sits there to question the placement of things. Anyway, we decided to put together a behind-the-scenes video to go over some of our favorite items o...
The Sacramento Kings plan to use Ben Simmons as the backup to rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. this season, according to Marc Spears on NBA Today. “An excited Ben…he’s healthy. He took a year off to get healthy, and they list him at guard. They want him to back up Darius Acuff and he’s […]
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The Sacramento Kings are adding Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell to Doug Christie’s coaching staff, league sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on Monday. Suhr brings more than 25 years of experience as an NBA coach and executive, along with 15 seasons of college coaching experience. Maxiell joins the Kings after working as an assistant […]
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By Rory Maher | at September 14, 2026 5:55 pm In a press release on Monday, the Kings announced several changes to their coaching and basketball operations staffs for the 2026/27. Veteran NBA assistant Brendan Suhr is a new assistant coach on Doug Christie’s staff. The 75-year-old worked for Atlanta, Detroit, New Jersey (now Brooklyn), Toronto and New York from 1979-2008. He has also spent extended time at the NCAA level and was a head coach in the CBA from 1995-97. After one season as Sacrame...
As All-NBA center Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons inch closer to the October 1 deadline, there are reportedly no signs of the two reaching an agreement. Duren and the Pistons remain at a stalemate amid negotiations on a potential contract extension ahead of the 2026-27 season. The Sacramento Kings’ reported interest in acquiring Duren […]
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Bobby Manning welcomes Brendan Nunes from SacTown 1140 to discuss the Celtics signing former Kings lottery pick Devin Carter to a training camp contract on Monday. They also looked back at the similarities to Sacramento releasing and Boston signing Neemias Queta three years ago. Then, Bobby discusses his interviews with Queta and Hugo Gonzalez for The Garden Report this weekend. 0:00-18:55 Who is Celtics guard Devin Carter? 18:55-20:31 Prizepicks 20:31-21:50 Rocket Money 21:50-31:00 Hugo Gonza...
The Mavericks, Jazz, and Kings could each benefit from this interesting three-team trade that swaps three players for fair prices.
Ben Simmons is all set to play for the Sacramento Kings and mark his highly anticipated NBA comeback. On NBA Today, ESPN's Marc J. Spears said the Kings should expect a fully ready Simmons after signing the former NBA star this offseason. "An excited Ben. ... he's healthy," Spears said. "He took a year off to get healthy, and they list him at guard. "They want him to back up Darius Acuff and he's already in Sacramento getting ready for next season." https://x.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/209958795...
In a press release on Monday, the Kings announced several changes to their coaching and basketball operations staffs for the 2026/27. Veteran NBA assistant Brendan Suhr is a new assistant coach on Doug Christie’s staff. The 75-year-old worked for Atlanta, Detroit, New Jersey (now Brooklyn), Toronto and New York from 1979-2008. He has also spent […]
The Celtics signed former Sacramento Kings lottery selection Devin Carter to an Exhibit 10 contract, effectively extending a training camp invite, according to sources. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported the deal. Carter went No. 13 overall to the Kings in the 2023 NBA Draft as a top guard in the class, but his rookie year saw [...]
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The Celtics signed former Sacramento Kings lottery selection Devin Carter to an Exhibit 10 contract, effectively extending a training camp invite, according to sources. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported the deal. Carter went No. 13 overall to the Kings in the 2023 NBA Draft as a top guard in the class, but his rookie year saw [...]
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The Sacramento Kings made an interesting roster move this offseason with the signing of former All-Star Ben Simmons, a move that will surely be under plenty of scrutiny this year. But the Kings figure Simmons to play a big role for them in his first season back in the NBA after not playing last year. […]
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Draymond reacts to Ben Simmons returning to the NBA and signing with the Kings “He got off to a very promising start and then a lot of people tried to blame his game and not his injuries… when I look at this signing, I think this is great for Darius Acuff, let’s face it, Ben Simmons is Ben Simmons, this will take some of the pressure off Darius Acuff… for a GM that knows as much as Scott Perry does, that’s one of the deciding factor, if not THE deciding factor behind this move.” #draymondgreen...
While reports earlier have shown that the Sacramento Kings are interested in bringing in Jalen Duren , the talks had died down as the Detroit Pistons have continued to find an agreement with their young center. However, ESPN's Marc Spears has revealed that Duren and Kings General Manager Scott Perry have a relationship, which could help in making a move. "Scott Perry has a relationship with Jalen Duren dating to when he was trying to get the Knicks to draft him which they did, but they traded ...
The Boston Celtics have this habit of taking players the Sacramento Kings cast aside and turning them into valuable cogs. This has actually been a thing for well over a decade. Devin Carter could be the next installment.
Devin Carter has found his latest NBA opportunity. The guard has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Boston Celtics, per NBA insider Michael Scotto on Monday. Scotto added that Carter will compete for a roster or two-way spot throughout training camp, which is set to begin near the end of September. Carter, 24, was originally a member of the Sacramento Kings, who drafted him 13th overall in 2024. He saw limited NBA floor time, however, due to a mix of injuries and a crowded backcourt in Sacra...
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has arrived at his new home. Ahead of Simmons’ 2026-27 comeback season with the Kings, he posted a picture of himself with an absurd mountain of luggage that’s gone viral online. Simmons signed a one-year deal with the Kings and, in what’s most likely an AI-generated photo, is already drawing […]
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