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SACRAMENTO KINGS 5-17 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
5-17 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Proposed Kings trade target is simply to good for Sacramento to ignore The Sacramento Kings have way too many guards, but making a play for the Boston Celtics' Derrick White is still the right call.
Rookie Dylan Cardwell put the Kings' roster on notice Dylan Cardwell walked onto the court for his first NBA game ever and shot the lights out as a Sacramento King.
OCTOBER 10 • AROYALPAIN.COM
Kings have one big reason to sign Russell Westbrook (and it's not what you think) The Sacramento Kings don't really need Russell Westbrook, but they should consider giving the living legend a roster spot.
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"Only we didn't shoot the same volume of 3s" – Doug Christie compared early 2000s Kings to Steph Curry-led Warriors Doug Christie sees some similarities between his early 2000s Kings and the Steph’s Warriors
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Mitch Mascari - Signs with Kings Mascari signed a deal with the Kings on Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact A two-time Division II champion, Mascari made 42.4 percent of nearly 600 career 3-point attempts over his college career at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. This is likely an Exhibit 10 contract, meaning the Kings are looking to secure his G League rights.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Kings just quietly made the first (of many) touchy preseason cuts The Sacramento Kings' preseason roster is down one after waiving Dexter Dennis, a G League guard from the Stockton Kings.
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Nique Clifford is already making the Kings rethink their regular season rotation Rookie Nique Clifford stepped off the bench for the Sacramento Kings against the Toronto Raptors and proved he belongs in the NBA.
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Kings' worst Dennis Schroder fears all but confirmed after dismal performance Dennis Schroder came to the Sacramento Kings with some concerns and his preseason performance seems to have confirmed them.
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Nique Clifford - Dished out nine assists Clifford finished with 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 120-122 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Impact Clifford came one assist shy of recording a double-double, as he provided a spark off the bench. The Colorado State product also made an impact during the Las Vegas Summer League, showing the ability to fill up the stat sheet, especially crashing the glass and as a distributor.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Doug Christie puts the Kings on blast after brutal preseason loss Head coach Doug Christie was unimpressed with his team's effort in their preseason loss to the Toronto Raptors.
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Kings' Star Gives Three-Word Statement on Teams' Young Reserves After Loss Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis had high praise for the young players' strong play last night against the Toronto Raptors
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Dylan Cardwell - Solid results from bench Cardwell provided 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, and assist and a blocked shot over 14 minutes in Wednesday's 130-122 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Impact The Auburn product inked a two way deal with the Kings, and although the 6-11 rookie will likely toil with the G League this season, he made a strong case for consideration as Domantas Sabonis' backup during Wednesday's loss. That role appears to be Drew Eubanks' to lose, with Dario Saric also waiting in the wings. Cardwell has the potential to be called up if the backups struggle with their support roles.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Zach LaVine - Solid total in preseason win LaVine finished with 16 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 FT, 3-5 3Pt), a rebound and an assist over 15 minutes in Wednesday's preseason130-122 loss to the Raptors.
Impact LaVine's results were significant considering his 15 minutes of work in the defeat. He embarks on his first full season with the Kings after coming over from Chicago at the trade deadline, and he immediately formed a nice synergy with the rest of the roster upon arriving. He was a great complement to former teammate DeMar DeRozan, who both provided offensive support during the team's push for a playoff spot. The team will experience some adjustments under new head coach Doug Christie, but LaVine's role will remain unchanged.
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Domantas Sabonis - Scores team-high 19 points in loss Sabonis supplied 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-6 FT, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, two blocked shots, an assist and a steal across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 130-122 loss to the Raptors.
Impact Sabonis' participation will be limited in the preseason, and it will be rare to see a four-rebound total once the regular season kicks into gear. A slight dip in assists hurt Sabonis' triple-double potential last season, but the talented center beat out Nikola Jokic in that category two seasons ago and is poised to have another excellent season as Sacramento's centerpiece. He averaged 19.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists over 70 games last season.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Three Takeaways from Kings Preseason Loss to Raptors The Sacramento Kings made it close at the end, but fell 122-130 to the Toronto Raptors in their preseason opener.
OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM
Dennis Schroder can save himself from the Kings' frustrating expectations Dennis Schroder is walking into a rough situation with the Sacramento Kings, but his defensive prowess will see him through.
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DeMar DeRozan Says Toronto Will Always Be "Home" DeMar DeRozan is returning to where it all began, and he’s doing it with nothing but love for the city of Toronto.The Sacramento Kings star...
OCTOBER 9 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM
LeBron James weighs in on Dennis Schroder's Hall of Fame candidacy, ex-Lakers guard's impact | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers forward spoke recently about the Sacramento Kings' newest signee.
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Malik Monk - Bench role Wednesday Monk will come off the bench during Wednesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
Impact Monk will be in the second unit with Dennis Schroder getting the start in the backcourt. Monk is working his way back from a calf injury he suffered in April. The team may be bringing him along slowly during the preseason.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Schröder - Starting Wednesday Schroder will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason opener against the Raptors, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
Impact It's the first game of the preseason, so we wouldn't overreact to Schroder getting the start ahead of Malik Monk. Joining him in the first unit will be Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Kings' nightmare is destined to continue thanks to avoidable offseason blunder An offseason bereft of meaningful or significant trades will continue the Sacramento Kings' woes this season.
OCTOBER 9 • AROYALPAIN.COM
Kings won't face their most controversial opponent until January Mike Brown and the New York Knicks don't face the Sacramento Kings until January 2026, leaving this grudge match until the back half of the...
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The Kings' dream forward might be hiding in Washington Alex Sarr of the Washington Wizards might be the answer to the Sacramento Kings' defensive woes.
OCTOBER 8 • AROYALPAIN.COM
Kings should make a bold trade for a Warrior, just not Kuminga The Sacramento Kings should be looking to pick up a defensive powerhouse such as Draymond Green from the Golden State Warriors.
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Sports analysts crush hopes for the Kings with a bleak prediction The Bleacher Report is not high on the Sacramento Kings' chances going into the 2025-2026 season.
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