Sacramento Kings

Position labels aren’t what they used to be. Point guards score, shooting guards initiate offense and wings occasionally play center because apparently positions are merely suggestions now. Still, rankings are rankings, and Frank Urbina of HoopsHype put together an extensive list of the NBA’s top 27 shooting guards entering 2026-27. We trimmed it to the […] The post NBA shooting guard rankings: Top 25 entering 2026-27 season appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Hawks intend to waive guard Devin Carter, league sources tell NBA insider Jake Fischer (Twitter link). Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms the news (via Twitter). Carter is owed a guaranteed $5,158,080 this season. The Hawks will decline their fourth-year option on Carter, valued at $7,370,897 for the 2027/28 campaign, as part of the transaction. […]

The Kings may want to trade Domantas Sabonis. Other teams may want him. The problem, as usual, is the price. Sacramento has explored the market for Sabonis since at least last season’s trade deadline, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. Toronto and Charlotte both discussed potential deals with the Kings, with the Raptors’ interest described […] The post Domantas Sabonis trade remains possible, but Kings’ price may be the problem appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Caitlin Clark’s chances of winning the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup MVP award may have taken a hit. ​Clark entered the World Cup as a favorite after earning MVP honors in March during the qualifiers in Puerto Rico. However, the three-time WNBA All-Star has slipped in FIBA’s latest rankings, falling down the ladder after the […]

Ben Simmons pushed back on criticism from longtime NBA veteran Patrick Beverley about his comeback after signing with the Sacramento Kings.

All-Star center Jalen Duren is the only notable NBA restricted free agent who has yet to resolve his contract situation, as he reportedly still hasn't found common ground with the Detroit Pistons.

Draymond Green is happy to see Ben Simmons get another opportunity in the NBA after the former All-Star agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward said Simmons’ reaction to finally feeling healthy stood out to him after the 30-year-old spent […] The post Draymond Green reacts to Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Raj Chipalu continuing his entertainment rankings with the Lakers, breaks down the Spurs expectations and discusses the Telsa Cybercab with Sawyer Merrit.

Richard Jefferson believes Ben Simmons still has the talent to become an All-Star next season, although he cautioned against placing firm expectations on the new Sacramento Kings guard. Discussing what the NBA should expect from Simmons, Jefferson emphasized the mental side of returning from a difficult stretch of injuries and limited availability. “I think you […] The post Ben Simmons could be All-Star next season, says Richard Jefferson appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

After a rumor surfaced online that the Charlotte Hornets are on the verge of completing a trade for Sacramento Kings veteran big man Domantas Sabonis, one expert quickly dismissed the idea.

6th May 1976: American basketball player Julius Erving of the New Jersey Nets, nicknamed 'Dr J,' driving past Bobby Jones of the Denver Nuggets during a game. (Photo by Larry C. Morris/New York Times Co./Getty Images) | Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets could be in for more ABA-related fun during the 2026-27 season. Last week, the team announced plans to celebrate the franchise’s 60th anniversary with an “ABA Night” on November 18. This week, a Sacramento Kings fan account on X discovered the NB...

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green believes the Sacramento Kings adding Ben Simmons is a "great" move for rookie Darius Acuff Jr.

Ben Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings last week that is non-guaranteed, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Simmons will earn $1 million if he makes the Kings' opening night roster in October. Simmons last played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season. He started that season with the Brooklyn Nets before joining the LA Clippers after a contract buyout. The 6-foot-10 guard/forward averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 51 total games b...

Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined. “The Kings, of course, had been offered Trae Young at […] The post Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Ben Simmons may need to make the Sacramento Kings' opening night roster to get a payout from the deal he recently signed with the team.

After being traded from New Orleans to Memphis on Tuesday, former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins will likely get “a chance to stick around” and compete for a spot on the Grizzlies’ 15-man regular season roster, NBA insider Jake Fischer said during his latest live stream for Bleacher Report (video link). If the Grizzlies do end […]

Although the Sacramento Kings wasn’t interested in buying out Zach LaVine, that could change mid-season, as the Miami Heat are expected to have eyes on the situation. The Heat were reportedly interested in LaVine this summer, which is an option the team could revisit during the 2026-27 season. The Heat will be monitoring LaVine and […] The post Heat insider raises eyebrows with ‘notable’ Zach LaVine observation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Patrick Beverley has recalled the contract negotiations that preceded his departure from the Los Angeles Clippers, saying he turned down more money from the Sacramento Kings because he wanted to remain with the Clippers. “I signed a three-year $40 million contract with the Clippers. I turned down a three-year $50 million with Sacramento just to […] The post Patrick Beverley recalls Clippers contract talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Sacramento Kings reportedly passed on a chance to trade Zach LaVine for Trae Young.

Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. According to someone who knows him particularly well, the Kings may be getting a different version of him. David Patrick, Simmons’ godfather and former coach with LSU and the Australian national team, told Sacramento’s Sactown Sports 1140 that the 30-year-old looks healthier, hungrier and more confident after […] The post Ben Simmons’ former coach says Kings getting a different player appeared first on Hoops Wire.