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Conference Western
Division Pacific
Arena Golden 1 Center
Founded 1923

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Keegan Murray: Why the Kings' Offseason Benefits Him
Sacramento Kings

Keegan Murray: Why the Kings' Offseason Benefits Him

The Sacramento Kings entered a surprisingly low-key offseason, highlighted by the selection of guard Darius Acuff Jr. with the 58th pick and the departure of veteran DeMar DeRozan. While the moves may not dominate headlines, they fit within a broader strategy of refining a young core that still has room to grow. For the franchise’s most promising forward, the quiet summer offers a chance to solidify his role and build on the incremental progress made over the past four seasons.

Sports Illustrated
Kings Unveil Preseason Schedule and Broadcast Crew
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Kings Unveil Preseason Schedule and Broadcast Crew

The Sacramento Kings announced a five-game preseason slate for the 2026-27 NBA season. The slate opens at home on Oct. 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers, then heads to Crypto.com Arena for a second Lakers matchup on Oct. 8. The team will travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 10, return to Golden 1 Center for a home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 13, and finish the preseason on Oct. 16 at Frost Bank Arena against the San Antonio Spurs.

Sacramento Bee
Kings' Two-Big Gamble Hinges on Managing Sabonis, Raynaud, Cardwell
Sacramento Kings

Kings' Two-Big Gamble Hinges on Managing Sabonis, Raynaud, Cardwell

After a Summer League that gave fans a glimpse of the roster, the Sacramento Kings appear to be shaping around three veterans, Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and Malik Monk, and a trio of young bigs. The sophomores Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell, along with Sabonis, can all man the center spot, meaning the team will have three players competing for the same minutes. Early offseason analysis suggests a two-big lineup could be the most viable path forward, but only if the coaching staff can solve the minute-allocation puzzle.

Sports Illustrated
Acuff Shines in Kings' Summer League Debacle Against Nets
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Acuff Shines in Kings' Summer League Debacle Against Nets

The Sacramento Kings suffered a truly abysmal 115-83 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets in NBA Summer League play on Tuesday, a performance marred by an astonishing 28 turnovers and a woeful 47% free-throw clip. This drubbing at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas highlighted significant issues across the board for Sacramento, but amidst the wreckage, rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. finally offered a glimmer of hope, breaking out of an early slump to lead the Kings in scoring.

Sacramento Bee
Riley, Dybantsa Power Pistons to 55 Points vs. Kings
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Riley, Dybantsa Power Pistons to 55 Points vs. Kings

Will Riley and AJ Dybantsa combined for 55 points in a Detroit Pistons summer-league outing against the Sacramento Kings. The two young front-court players shouldered the scoring load, turning the contest into a showcase of raw offensive talent. Their production highlighted the Pistons’ emphasis on developing home-grown pieces during the off-season, a strategy that often begins in Summer League play.

NBA.com
AJ Dybantsa Leads Wizards Past Kings in Summer League Victory
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AJ Dybantsa Leads Wizards Past Kings in Summer League Victory

The Washington Wizards dispatched the Sacramento Kings in Las Vegas, with No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa delivering a well-rounded performance that featured a strong scoring output, solid rebounding, and defensive contributions. Veteran guard Will Riley emerged as the game’s top scorer, helping Washington improve to unbeaten in its opening two games. Sacramento’s bright spot was the double-double from Maxime Raynaud, who posted a high-rebound night while adding a respectable point total.

Sacramento Bee
Kings’ GM Outlines LaVine Return and Sabonis Trade Possibility
Sacramento Kings

Kings’ GM Outlines LaVine Return and Sabonis Trade Possibility

Sacramento general manager Scott Perry used the team’s podcast last week to lay out the status of the franchise’s two biggest pieces. Zach LaVine has exercised his player option, turning his deal into a short-term contract that will expire next summer. Domantas Sabonis remains under contract but is still being listed as a trade candidate as the organization evaluates its long-term big-man plan.

Sports Illustrated

Kings Salary Cap

Full contracts → Draft history
Total Cap $255.6M
Cap Space -$90.6M
Est. Tax Bill $4.2M
Dead Cap $0
#PlayerPosAgeTypeCap HitGuaranteed
1Zach LaVineSG31FA$49.0M$49.0M
2Domantas SabonisPF30VET-EXT$45.5M$45.5M
3DeMar DeRozanSF37S&T$25.7M$10.0M
4De'Andre HunterSF29RK-EXT$24.9M$24.9M
5Keegan MurrayPF26RK-EXT$24.1M$24.1M
6Malik MonkSG28FA$20.2M$20.2M
7Devin CarterPG24RK-1ST$5.2M$5.2M
8Nique CliffordSF24RK-1ST$3.3M$3.3M
9Killian HayesPG25ROS$3.0M—
10Maxime RaynaudC23RK-2ND$2.2M$2.2M
11Dylan CardwellPF25ROS$2.2M$2.2M

Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.