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Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry attended a Ben Simmons workout in Florida on Tuesday as the former All-Star point guard continues his attempt to return to the NBA after missing the entire 2025-26 season. Carmichael Dave reported that Simmons was among the players Perry planned to watch work out, giving Sacramento a direct look […] The post Kings GM attends Ben Simmons workout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Sacramento Kings will carry DeMar DeRozan’s remaining $10 million salary over the next three seasons after stretching the money following his buyout, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reported Tuesday that Sacramento will have a $3.33 million charge for DeRozan in each of the next three seasons, covering 2026-27 through 2028-29. DeRozan had […] The post DeMar DeRozan’s Kings buyout details revealed appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors have spent years leaning heavily on Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson to provide reliable three-point shooting. While Thompson is no longer in the Bay Area, the Warriors may have found another veteran capable of helping ease some of the pressure on Curry. “Free agent forward Georges Niang has agreed to a […] The post Fans Convinced Warriors Have Found Their Klay Thompson as Stephen Curry Gets Major Boost From Latest Signing appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Former Celtics teammate suggests Jaylen Brown is still not better than Stephen Curry.
The Kings apparently aren’t finished shopping for veteran guards, and this one comes with a considerably bigger name. Sacramento general manager Scott Perry is in Florida to watch free agent Ben Simmons work out, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140. Dave cautioned that Simmons could be working out for multiple teams and that […] The post Kings reportedly take look at Ben Simmons amid NBA comeback appeared first on Hoops Wire .
DeMar DeRozan is gone. His salary isn’t quite as gone. The Kings will use the stretch provision on the remaining $10 million guaranteed portion of DeRozan’s contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. That means Sacramento will carry a $3.33 million cap hit in each of the next three seasons, rather than taking the entire […] The post Kings stretch DeMar DeRozan’s salary to drop below luxury tax line appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Raptors shouldn't be looking to shake things up at this point of the offseason, even for Kyrie Irving, as this current roster deserves a real chance.
DeMar DeRozan has six All-Star nods to his name, 26,711 career points, and a case as one of the best shooting guards in NBA history. The USC product has been getting NBA buckets in the mid-range since 2009, and he just agreed to a contract to join a Denver Nuggets team in dire need of […] The post Kings finally make $10 million DeMar DeRozan waive-and-stretch decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Kings have chosen to use the stretch provision to spread DeMar DeRozan’s remaining $10MM salary for the 2026/27 season over a three-season period, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. DeRozan will be on Sacramento’s books for $3.33MM for each of the next three seasons, through ’28/29. DeRozan was waived by the Kings in early July […]
Zach LaVine is entering his 13th NBA season, and he knows exactly what’s missing from the résumé. That, ladies and gentlemen, would be winning. LaVine told Sam Yip of HoopsHype in an exclusive interview that after accomplishing plenty individually, he still hopes to experience a deep playoff run and perhaps eventually play for a championship […] The post Zach LaVine talks championship hopes after summer of Kings trade questions appeared first on Hoops Wire .
A lot has been made about transgender athletes in the WNBA, with people ranging from Sophie Cunningham to former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom weighing in. Now, fellow former NBA star Charles Barkley has weighed in, voicing his support for the gay and transgender communities appearing on Michael Smerconish’s radio show (via Awful Announcing). However, […] The post Charles Barkley couches support for transgender community with ultimate ‘but’ after Enes Kanter fiasco appeared first on ClutchP...
Former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons could end up with an unexpected opportunity with the Sacramento Kings.
Cam'ron wanted answers. Ty Lue did not want to talk.
Scoring used to be George's calling card when he was at the top of his game. Some time has passed since then, but there's no need for the Boston Celtics to make him be something he's not anymore.
The New York Knicks are looking to repeat as NBA champions. At the same time, Josh Hart is eligible for a new contract extension. He became eligible for a four-year, $132 million deal on Aug. 10. However, reports say he will receive a smaller deal worth up to $62 million over three years. But no […] The post Josh Hart makes obvious retirement wish ahead of potential contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers could be getting closer to the framework for a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade.
Onsi Saleh used the same trade process to upgrade the Hawks' roster in back-to-back offseason trades.
Women's Basketball Hires NBA Veteran Performance Coach Brandon Joyner
The Denver Nuggets signing DeMar DeRozan cannot take away from the Peyton Watson trade disaster.
Despite the Mavericks' attempts at rejecting offers for Kyrie Irving, reports indicate that rival teams are likely to continue monitor his availability in trade discussions.
The Kings appear ready to hand Darius Acuff Jr. the keys. They may just want an experienced passenger riding alongside him. Sacramento has been looking at veteran guards on the free-agent market as it prepares to make Acuff, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, its primary point guard. According to NBA […] The post Kings looking at veteran guards to assist Darius Acuff Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kevin Durant added a new layer to the old ring-chasing debate by directly underscoring the prestige of individual accolades versus team titles. The 2x champ and 2014 MVP said on Fred VanVleet’s Unguarded podcast that a regular-season MVP trophy holds more weight than winning an NBA championship. NBA Hall of Famer cousins, Vince Carter and […] The post “I’m Not Mad at That”: Vince Carter Sides With Tracy McGrady in Kevin Durant’s MVP vs. Championship Debate appeared first on EssentiallySports .
NBA center-turned conservative media provocateur Enes Kanter may have gone too far with his stunt challenging the WNBA’s gender participation policies. After Kanter got the attention of Chicago Sky veteran Natasha Cloud during the team’s game against the Indiana Fever on Sunday evening and made a show of his ejection, Shannon Sharpe became the latest…
In a special segment on the Nightcap podcast, Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson, and Iso Joe Johnson commemorated what would’ve been late NBA Legend Kobe Bryant’s 48th birthday by sharing anecdotes and instances about Kobe’s life. During the segment, Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson revealed just how big a part Kobe Bryant played in the star WR extending […] The post Kobe Bryant Spent an Hour “Lashing Out” at Chad Johnson Over His Attempt to Force Bengals Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kings The Jalen Duren situation in Detroit may be worth watching beyond Detroit. The Kings may have a say, too. Duren remains a restricted free agent, and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon recently described negotiations between the All-Star center and the Pistons as “awfully nasty,” while wondering whether the process could have lasting consequences. “Sometimes these negotiations, […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Jalen Duren, Hawks, Buddy Hield, Blazers appeared first on Hoops Wire .