OCTOBER 17 • USATODAY.COM
SACRAMENTO KINGS 5-17 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
5-17 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Kings' Maxime Raynaud discusses learning from DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis With the regular season looming, Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud wants to maximize his time around his teammates to ensure a smooth rookie campa...
Kings announce Russell Westbrook's new number with team The Sacramento Kings made a big move just before the start of the season with the announcement that the team was signing point guard Russell...
OCTOBER 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Domantas Sabonis - Will miss preseason finale Sabonis has been diagnosed with a mild right hamstring strain and will sit out of Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Impact Sabonis suffered the injury during Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers, and his status for the start of the 2025-26 regular season is now in question. He was unable to practice Thursday and will have just over a week to rest up ahead of the regular-season opener. The Kings could have additional updates on Sabonis' status at some point over the next few days.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Domantas Sabonis - Status unclear for preseason finale Sabonis (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Impact Sabonis didn't practice Thursday after leaving Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers due to a right hamstring injury. The star big man underwent an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, and his status should be updated ahead of Friday's final exhibition contest. Drew Eubanks and Dario Saric are the next men up on the depth chart at center.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Kings quietly gift Lakers perfect trade target with Russell Westbrook signing The Los Angeles Lakers could be the big winners of a baffling decision made by the Sacramento Kings.
OCTOBER 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Kings were dragging out Keegan Murray's extension (and it wasn't due to the injury) Keegan Murray now has a massive contract extension from the Sacramento Kings despite the team taking their sweet time.
OCTOBER 16 • AROYALPAIN.COM
JJ Redick makes Lakers' preseason finale vs Kings a must-watch The Los Angeles Lakers will use their matchup against the Sacramento Kings as a dress rehearsal.
OCTOBER 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
NBA Insider Labels Sacramento Kings 'Hindenburg of NBA' The Sacramento Kings received harsh words from Zach Lowe and Bill Simmons as the NBA season approaches.
OCTOBER 16 • SI.COM
Tyrese Haliburton's raw reaction to painful Kings trade says it all In an episode of the new season of Netflix's Starting 5, Tyrese Haliburton gets real about the trade that moved him from the Sacramento King...
OCTOBER 16 • AROYALPAIN.COM
Zach LaVine - Provides diverse line in loss LaVine generated 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), six assists, four rebounds and three steals across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 109-91 loss to the Clippers.
Impact LaVine played close to his normal minute total in the loss and gave us a glimmer of his usual multi-category production. The Kings have acquired a true point guard in Dennis Schroder, so LaVine should be able to produce more off-the-ball opportunities with less presssure to direct the offense.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Nique Clifford - Scores team-high 19 points Clifford produced 19 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 FT, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and a steal across 20 minutes in Wednesday's 109-91 loss to the Kings.
Impact Clifford is followng up a stellar Summer League with standout performances in the preseason. He can fill a few different positions as a second-unit replacement, where the first-round pick should rise to the cusp of fantasy relevancy. The team was a bit short-handed due to Keegan Murray's (thumb) injury, but Clifford is likely to earn comparable minutes when the team is full healthy.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Three Takeaways From Kings' Disastrous Loss to Clippers The Sacramento Kings fell to the Los Angeles Clippers 91-109 as their tough preseason continued.
OCTOBER 16 • SI.COM
Kings suffer massive blow hours after Russell Westbrook signing as $186,016,000 star suffers hamstring injury The Russell Westbrook deal greeted Sacramento Kings fans on Wednesday before news of Domantas Sabonis’ hamstring injury overshadowed it.
OCTOBER 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Russell Westbrook Signs One-Year Deal With Sacramento Kings Russell Westbrook is headed to Sacramento. The nine-time All-Star and 2017 NBA MVP has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal wi...
OCTOBER 16 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM
Kings' Keegan Murray gets $140 million contract update | Sporting News Sacramento had a busy day.
OCTOBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Domantas Sabonis - Won't return due to injury Sabonis has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers due to a right hamstring injury, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. He ge...
Impact Sabonis departs the contest in the second half of a blowout, and while injury specifics are unknown, it's a concerning occurrence for the Kings, who'll be without Keegan Murray (thumb) to start the season. Sabonis will have an opportunity to return to the hardwood Friday against the Lakers before Sacramento kicks off the regular season Oct. 22 at Phoenix. While Sabonis is sidelined, look for Drew Eubanks and Dario Saric to see more action.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
"Going to be a year from hell" - Zach Lowe publicly spews 'hate' on Sacramento Kings before Russell Westbrook signing Former ESPN analyst Zach Lowe is not a fan of the Sacramento Kings heading into the 2025-26 NBA season.
OCTOBER 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Kings officially sign 6-foot-8 forward to 5-year, $140 million contract extension | Sporting News The Sacramento Kings made a massive decision prior to the beginning of the 2025-26 season.
OCTOBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Clippers Give Surprising Player a Starting Lineup Chance vs Kings The Los Angeles Clippers have their third preseason game of their schedule on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. Closing out their fina...
OCTOBER 16 • SI.COM
Kings immediately have Russell Westbrook problem that will linger Was signing Russell Westbrook a good move?
OCTOBER 16 • AROYALPAIN.COM
Kings' roster doesn't suit the plan (and that means seismic changes are coming) If the Sacramento Kings want to follow Doug Christie's defense-focused strategy, they're going to need players who can follow through.
OCTOBER 16 • AROYALPAIN.COM
Sacramento Kings Give Fourth Year Forward Lucrative Contract Extension The Sacramento Kings and fourth-year forward Keegan Murray agreed to a five-year $140 million contract extension.
OCTOBER 16 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Dario Å aric - Starting preseason game Saric is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Impact Saric will get the first shot at replacing Keegan Murray (thumb) in the starting lineup, slotting in at Murray's typical power forward spot. With Murray expected to miss at least the first few weeks of the regular season, Saric will seemingly have the opportunity to claim the role.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Murray contract: Kings forward agrees to big rookie extension, per report Keegan Murray has reportedly agreed to a rookie contract extension with the Sacramento Kings.
OCTOBER 16 • USATODAY.COM
Lakers fans are dying laughing at Kings' dysfunction after signing Russell Westbrook Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook signed a one-year deal with the Kings.
OCTOBER 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
