A Royal Pain Feedhttps://aroyalpain.comGolden State needs a center and the Kings have one to tradehttps://aroyalpain.com/golden-state-needs-center-kings-have-one-trade?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks41d81rg0The Golden State Warriors are looking at bringing in LeBron James and need a center to match in the form of the Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0000enThe Fox/Brown era in Sacramento could have produced real greatnesshttps://aroyalpain.com/fox-brown-era-sacramento-could-have-produced-real-greatness?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kt22ycbzf9Vivek Ranadive cut the era of Mike Brown and De'Aaron Fox on the Sacramento Kings short, leaving a lot of what-ifs behind.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000enCoby White's scoring would be a gamechanger for the Kingshttps://aroyalpain.com/coby-whitescoring-gamechanger-for-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3vt3p729If the opportunity presents itself, the Sacramento Kings need to chase Coby White in free agency.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000enDoug Christie will not be the Kings' next Rick Adelmanhttps://aroyalpain.com/doug-christie-will-not-be-kings-next-rick-adelman?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kthjsjhg2aThe Sacramento Kings need Doug Christie to find his own rhythm as a head coach, not be an homage to the late Rick Adelman.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:20:49 +0000enHow do the Kings handle their worst case Zach LaVine scenario?https://aroyalpain.com/how-do-kings-handle-their-worst-case-zach-lavine-scenario?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ktet36f07bIf the Sacramento Kings end up stuck with Zach LaVine for the 2026-2027 season, they need to have a great plan on how to manage him.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000enTrading for Domantas Sabonis won't fix the Lakers' biggest problemhttps://aroyalpain.com/trading-domantas-sabonis-will-not-fix-lakers-biggest-problem?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kteq30wygtThe Los Angeles Lakers need help at the five, but trading with the Sacramento Kings for Domantas Sabonis won't fix their defensive problems.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:00:03 +0000enIs Scott Perry's drafting ethos at odds with the draft itself?https://aroyalpain.com/scott-perry-drafting-ethos-odds-with-draft-itself?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ktc938f193Scott Perry wants to draft the best player for the Sacramento Kings regardless of position, but that's not lining up with their most likely pick.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000enThe Kings' woes all started with letting Rick Adelman gohttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-woes-all-started-letting-rick-adelman-go?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kt9hm32ysnThe Maloofs letting Rick Adelman walk in 2006 was the beginning of the Sacramento Kings' rapid and sustained decline.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000enNext season will be just as rough on the Kings, but necessaryhttps://aroyalpain.com/next-season-rough-kings-but-necessary?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kt239793ytA lot has to happen before the Sacramento Kings significantly improve on last year's dismal regular season record.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000enKings' Maxime Raynaud more than earned a spot on the All-Rookie First Teamhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-maxime-raynaud-earned-spot-all-rookie-first-team?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks5gpm4j2mThe Sacramento Kings' Maxime Raynaud more than earned being named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:04 +0000enDeMar DeRozan swapping the Kings for the Lakers could be hugehttps://aroyalpain.com/demar-derozan-swapping-kings-for-lakers-could-be-huge?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks43812kq5The Sacramento Kings need to move players like DeMar DeRozan this offseason, and the Los Angeles Lakers are a great destination for him.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000enMike Brown is ready to take former Kings' cohorts down in the NBA Finalshttps://aroyalpain.com/mike-brown-ready-take-former-kings-cohorts-down-nba-finals?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kt4fewtnj0Mike Brown may have been making a joke about taking on his former Sacramento Kings players in the NBA Finals, but things are about to get serious.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000enPelicans need something to get them going, and the Kings can helphttps://aroyalpain.com/pelicans-need-something-get-them-going-kings-can-help-01ks41z230ys?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks41z230ysZion Williamson has been a bust in New Orleans, but a change of scenery to the Sacramento Kings could help him.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000enRick Adelman left a legacy of success the Sacramento Kings must live up tohttps://aroyalpain.com/rick-adelman-left-legacy-success-sacramento-kings-must-live-up?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kt4bs17jdcThe passing of the Sacramento Kings greatest coach, Rick Adelman, is a reminder of what this franchise is capable of when the work is put in.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0000enOne prospect should be connected to the Kings in more mock draftshttps://aroyalpain.com/one-prospect-should-be-connected-kings-more-mock-drafts?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3s71zkagIf the draft goes differently than many people project, the Sacramento Kings could end up going with Keaton Wagler instead of Darius Acuff Jr.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0000enThe 2026 NBA Finals will finally allow the Kings to move onhttps://aroyalpain.com/2026-nba-finals-will-finally-allow-kings-move-on?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kt1y8zh3rmThe 2026 NBA Finals could be a major moment of catharsis for Sacramento Kings fans trying to move on from the franchise's past.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000enCould the Heat put Domantas Sabonis to work?https://aroyalpain.com/could-heat-put-domantas-sabonis-work?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks41qx5fe4The Sacramento Kings want to move on from Domantas Sabonis and the Miami Heat might be able to but him to good use.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000enThe Kings don't have long to wait on pulling the pin on De'Andre Hunterhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-do-not-have-long-wait-pulling-pin-deandre-hunter?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3rwqqab9The Sacramento Kings have a few months to figure out how De'Andre Hunter fits into their roster before the trade deadline.Sun, 31 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enCombo guard Anfernee Simons could take the Kings to the next levelhttps://aroyalpain.com/combo-guard-anfernee-simons-could-take-kings-next-level?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3vz3365jThe Sacramento Kings need to take a good look at free agent Anfernee Simons as their new starting point guard.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enKeegan Murray's performance could define the Kings' 2027 Trade Deadline planshttps://aroyalpain.com/keegan-murray-performance-could-define-kings-2027-trade-deadline-plans?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3rfmae08If Keegan Murray doesn't play great in the top half of the upcoming season, the Sacramento Kings could look at moving him at the trade deadline.Sat, 30 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000enDaeqwon Plowden must be a priority for the Kingshttps://aroyalpain.com/daeqwon-plowden-must-be-priority-for-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3rzv3hcxThe Sacramento Kings have a lot of free agent issues to sort out, including Daeqwon Plowden.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enIf the Clippers want a perimeter shooter, look no further than Zach LaVinehttps://aroyalpain.com/clippers-want-perimeter-shooter-look-no-further-than-zach-lavine?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks42tvzr8rThe LA Clippers need to make some moves, and adding the Sacramento Kings' Zach LaVine to their roster could work for them.Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000enFree agent point guard Collin Sexton could boost the Kings next seasonhttps://aroyalpain.com/free-agent-point-guard-collin-sexton-could-boost-kings-next-season?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3vh26baxRather than drafting a new point guard, the Sacramento Kings should hit free agency hard and pick up Collin Sexton.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enElias Ralph's workout with the Kings has him being called a "stud"https://aroyalpain.com/elias-ralph-workout-with-kings-has-him-being-called-stud?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ksnc24v36pThe Sacramento Kings are working out Canadian power forward Elias Ralph, and he's starting to look like a legit choice.Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000enKings will be defined by their past mistakes until they fix their futurehttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-will-be-defined-by-their-past-mistakes-until-they-fix-their-future?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ksn57pghrwThe Sacramento Kings need to change the conversation about former members doing well in the postseason by playing better basketball.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enDomantas Sabonis moving to Phoenix would be good for the Kings and the Sunshttps://aroyalpain.com/domantas-sabonis-moving-phoenix-would-be-good-for-kings-suns?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks419sn6reThe Phoenix Suns need to make moves to get better, and that should include working with the Sacramento Kings to get Domantas Sabonis.Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enIf the Kings want a point guard in the draft, they need to talk to Texas Techhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-want-point-guard-in-draft-they-need-talk-texas-tech?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3s3a0j45If this point guard is still available in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings should consider picking him up.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enMike Brown shows the Kings exactly what a championship coach looks likehttps://aroyalpain.com/mike-brown-shows-kings-exactly-what-championship-coach-looks-like?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ksh2a05jgmMike Brown keeps leading the New York Knicks to great victories, further shaming the Sacramento Kings' decision to fire him.Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000enThe Wizards need a shooter, and the Kings have Zach LaVine to tradehttps://aroyalpain.com/wizards-need-shooter-kings-have-zach-lavine-trade?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks4260dabgThe Sacramento Kings want to move Zach LaVine and they might have a trade partner in the Washington Wizards.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enWing-depth is more important to the Kings than adding point guardshttps://aroyalpain.com/wing-depth-more-important-kings-than-adding-point-guards?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks40zqbkqwThe Sacramento Kings are projected to go after a new point guard in the draft, but they would be better off getting a new forward.Mon, 25 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enA variety of mock drafts have comparable projections for the Kingshttps://aroyalpain.com/variety-mock-drafts-have-comparable-projections-for-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks6ecmmk61A running theme throughout this year's mock drafts is the Kings selecting a point guard, though they don't all have the same one.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enDetroit needs a veteran like DeMar DeRozan to settle themhttps://aroyalpain.com/detroit-needs-veteran-like-demar-derozan-settle-them?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks432wn9pbThe Detroit Pistons had a rough end to their playoffs run, one that the Sacramento Kings could help fix next season with DeMar DeRozan.Sun, 24 May 2026 18:48:09 +0000enMaybe it's time for the Kings to let go of Malik Monkhttps://aroyalpain.com/maybe-time-for-kings-let-go-malik-monk?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks3rrqz31vMalik Monk has been key to the Sacramento Kings' bench for years, but his time with the team has run its course.Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enIf the Kings want it, they could make a move on a top-three draft pickhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-want-they-could-make-move-on-top-three-draft-pick?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kry922k5mbThe Sacramento Kings could have a window to talk to another basement team about acquiring a higher draft pick.Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enThe Kings seriously have to stop OKC from drafting this rookiehttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-seriously-have-stop-okc-from-drafting-this-rookie?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krm1wpk7rxTo keep the OKC Thunder from getting even stronger, the Sacramento Kings have to draft Yaxel Lendeborg.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enBringing Mitchell Robinson in would destroy two Kings' developmenthttps://aroyalpain.com/bringing-mitchell-robinson-would-destroy-two-kings-development?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krvd2sxadqSigning Mitchell Robinson in the offseason would be a step in the wrong direction for the Sacramento Kings.Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:04 +0000enThe Kings should double-down on the 2026 NBA Draft with one insane movehttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-should-double-down-on-2026-nba-draft-with-one-insane-move?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks30kz5aarMore lower first-round picks at the expense of their seventh pick is the way to go for the Sacramento Kings.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enMaxime Raynaud scores a major honor, a high water mark for the Kings' seasonhttps://aroyalpain.com/maxime-raynaud-scores-major-honor-high-water-mark-kings-season?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks5ews94ypThe Sacramento Kings' Maxime Raynaud cemented his status as the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft with his NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection.Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000enKings may set their sights on a second-round seven foot sleeperhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-may-set-their-sights-on-second-round-seven-foot-sleeper?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks0qx5eb9cOne mock draft has projected the Sacramento Kings going with a seven-foot center, even though it's not the right call.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:01 +0000enMavericks have created an opportunity the Kings can't ignorehttps://aroyalpain.com/mavericks-have-created-opportunity-kings-can-not-ignore?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks2vxpe3dcThe Sacramento Kings have to consider bringing Jason Kidd onto the team in a coaching capacity of some kind.Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enKings could easily fumble this offseason with surprisingly few bad decisionshttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-could-easily-fumble-this-offseason-with-surprisingly-few-bad-decisions?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kry08f8yegThe Sacramento Kings have some huge, franchise-defining decisions this summer, any one of which could destroy the rebuild.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:01 +0000enFewer NBA players want to avoid Sacramento than you might thinkhttps://aroyalpain.com/fewer-nba-players-want-avoid-sacramento-than-you-might-think?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01ks05jymkg8The Sacramento Kings have been rated the number three franchise that players want to avoid, but that's not as bad as it sounds.Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000enAfter a tough combine, the Kings really need to avoid this down draft playerhttps://aroyalpain.com/after-tough-combine-kings-really-need-to-avoid-this-down-draft-player?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krc9dqv0y9Koa Peat's subpar combine performance has limited his draft viability, making him someone the Sacramento Kings are projected to avoid.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enOne former King may not be on his new team much longerhttps://aroyalpain.com/one-former-king-may-not-be-on-his-new-team-much-longer?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krm3mp58h8Based on the postseason, this former member of the Sacramento Kings might not get the extension he is expecting.Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000enIf the Kings draft Yaxel Lendeborg, they need to trade this player fasthttps://aroyalpain.com/if-kings-draft-yaxel-lendeborg-they-need-trade-this-player-fast?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kr24dgfpk1Yaxel Lendeborg could be a game-changing draft pick for the Sacramento Kings, but would make one current player superfluous.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enA new Kings free agency rumor is so unlikely it's riding a dragonhttps://aroyalpain.com/new-kings-free-agency-rumor-so-unlikely-riding-dragon?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krvakw0b29Like clockwork, the Sacramento Kings have been tied to another free agency rumor that will not happen.Sun, 17 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enKings need to take a chance on a veteran point guard in free agencyhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-need-take-chance-on-veteran-point-guard-free-agency?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krkr3pjaq3If the Sacramento Kings need a new point guard, looking at the free agent market will get them further than the draft.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:01 +0000enThis potential Kings' second rounder could bring real versatilityhttps://aroyalpain.com/potential-kings-second-rounder-could-bring-real-versatility?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krc8h3ja3zThe Sacramento Kings have two second-round picks in this draft, and may use one of them on the heart of the Northwestern program.Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enA new Kings' trade rumor is somehow even more horrifying than Ja Moranthttps://aroyalpain.com/new-kings-trade-rumor-somehow-even-more-horrifying-than-ja-morant?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krknyvpja8The Sacramento Kings are tied to yet another major trade rumor, though it's a move that will not benefit them in the least.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:01 +0000enConcerns about Keegan Murray's health remain for the Kings after surgeryhttps://aroyalpain.com/concerns-about-keegan-murray-health-remain-for-kings-after-surgery?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krnyg2xz03Keegan Murray recently had surgery to deal with nagging ankle injuries, but that doesn't mean everything is okay for the Sacramento Kings.Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000enThe Kings need to look deeper in the draft with their first-round pickhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-need-look-deeper-draft-with-their-first-round-pick?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krc94940fnThe Sacramento Kings are generally expected to use their first-round pick to select a point guard, but there is a forward they should be paying attention to.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:01 +0000enKings might start chasing a beleaguered point guard againhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-might-start-chasing-beleaguered-point-guard-again?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krhf8pr2jpTrading for Ja Morant is definitely a "buyer beware" situation for the Sacramento Kings.Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000enFanSided's post-lottery mock draft brings the Kings back to a familiar facehttps://aroyalpain.com/fansided-post-lottery-mock-draft-brings-kings-back-familiar-face?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krc80j3r4cFanSided's projected first-round draft pick for the Sacramento Kings has been killing it at the 2026 NBA Combine.Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enA projected Kings second rounder is having a great NBA Combinehttps://aroyalpain.com/projected-kings-second-rounder-having-great-nba-combine?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krh6ynkc6fChoosing this guy in the second round could be the Sacramento Kings' smartest move since Maxime Raynaud.Wed, 13 May 2026 19:26:35 +0000enZach LaVine knows more about his Kings' future than he's letting onhttps://aroyalpain.com/zach-lavine-knows-more-about-his-kings-future-than-he-letting-on?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krbzm274rwZach LaVine may have given Sacramento Kings' fans an indication about his future with a major change in his personal life.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enA draft pick trade could create a surprising opening for the Kingshttps://aroyalpain.com/draft-pick-trade-could-create-surprising-opening-for-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01krbq4fgfe6The Washington Wizards getting the number one pick has opened the door even further for a big Sacramento Kings' trade.Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000enESPN's post-lottery mock draft has the Kings picking up a new point guardhttps://aroyalpain.com/espn-post-lottery-mock-draft-kings-picking-up-new-point-guard?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kra7xb38z7The Sacramento Kings could pick a point guard, but only if he is the right fit and the best player at that moment.Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:01 +0000enFormer King Mike Brown finds the next round (and proves he's an elite coach)https://aroyalpain.com/former-king-mike-brown-finds-next-round-proves-elite-coach?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kra5yv0qqdThe Sacramento Kings continue to watch former head coach Mike Brown thrive in the playoffs, proving his skill in the role.Mon, 11 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000enJamal Shead remains a missed opportunity for the Kingshttps://aroyalpain.com/jamal-shead-remains-missed-opportunity-for-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqwwxdqc0sJamal Shead has proven to be a reliable young star for the Toronto Raptors, one the Sacramento Kings should have had.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enFor the Kings, the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery was by the numbershttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-2026-nba-draft-lottery-was-by-numbers?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kr9nd1b1t3The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery is in the books, and the Sacramento Kings ended up exactly where the odds said they would.Sun, 10 May 2026 19:49:47 +0000enTo succeed, the Kings need to keep this player out of Maxime Raynaud's wayhttps://aroyalpain.com/succeed-kings-need-keep-this-player-out-maxime-raynaud-way?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqzdv59d17If the Sacramento Kings want to make sure Maxime Raynaud's star continues to rise, that means getting Domantas Sabonis out of the way.Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enAJ Dybantsa draft rumors are flying fast (and one is terrible for the Kings)https://aroyalpain.com/aj-dybantsa-draft-rumors-flying-fast-one-terrible-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kr6h5gb71fOne NBA Draft rumor currently circling has AJ Dybantsa refusing to report to the Sacramento Kings if they choose him.Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enThe 2024 NBA Draft could have been bigger and better for the Kingshttps://aroyalpain.com/2024-nba-draft-could-have-been-bigger-better-for-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kr1x6cdj2fThe Sacramento King didn't choose poorly in the 2024 Draft so much as they squandered the resources they got.Sat, 09 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000enPhiladelphia Flyers have a lesson for the Kings (and his name is Gritty)https://aroyalpain.com/philadelphia-flyers-have-lesson-for-kings-his-name-gritty?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqzc34eqpnAs part of the rebuild process, the Sacramento Kings may want to look at NHL mascot Gritty on how to engage fans in a real and memorable way.Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enFanSided's projected pick may be too big of a project for the Kingshttps://aroyalpain.com/fansided-projected-pick-may-be-too-big-project-for-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kr22k6ajttFanSided's latest mock draft is showing the Sacramento Kings picking a player who needs more developmental support than the team can provide.Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:03 +0000enFinal mock draft has an even worse outlook for the Kings than beforehttps://aroyalpain.com/final-mock-draft-has-even-worse-outlook-for-kings-than-before?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kr20660ksmFanSided's last mock draft before the NBA Draft Lottery has the Kings falling two more spots, though that doesn't seem likely.Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enA major Kings' trade may still happen if the Wizards lose a key playerhttps://aroyalpain.com/major-kings-trade-may-still-happen-wizards-lose-key-player?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqz9fk5ej5If the Washington Wizards lose a center, they may be interested in talking to the Sacramento Kings about Domantas Sabonis.Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000enWhy the recent NHL Draft Lottery gives hope to Sacramento Kings' fanshttps://aroyalpain.com/why-recent-nhl-draft-lottery-gives-hope-sacramento-kings-fans?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqz662z562The Toronto Maple Leafs just beat the odds in the NHL Draft Lottery, giving Sacramento Kings' fans hope their team can do the same.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enRaptors still won't go for this Kings' trade after an early playoff exithttps://aroyalpain.com/raptors-still-not-go-for-kings-trade-after-early-playoff-exit?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqwtbpnx10The Toronto Raptors being eliminated from the playoffs has added fuel to trade rumors with the Sacramento Kings.Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enNuggets' truncated playoff run was missing one element the Kings havehttps://aroyalpain.com/nuggets-truncated-playoff-run-missing-one-element-kings-have?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqsns0cwx9The Denver Nuggets' loss is the Sacramento Kings' gain when it comes to Russell Westbrook, and the playoffs proved that.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enAn Eastern Conference finals matchup between former Kings is a real possibilityhttps://aroyalpain.com/eastern-conference-finals-matchup-between-former-kings-real-possibility?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqt0gsp63bThe playoffs are getting really interesting for Sacramento Kings fans as former members of the franchise are doing better and better.Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000enKings should take a chance on this underutilized point guardhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-should-take-chance-on-this-underutilized-point-guard?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqrcdnnafwIf the Sacramento Kings are looking for an affordable but major move, they should look no further than Yuki Kawamura.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enOld Kings' trade rumors are back, but they likely aren't realistichttps://aroyalpain.com/old-kings-trade-rumors-back-but-they-likely-not-realistic?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqrakadv8mRumors about the Sacramento Kings trading Domantas Sabonis to the Toronto Raptors keep popping up, but they remain unlikely.Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000enMaxime Raynaud is the breakout star the Kings neededhttps://aroyalpain.com/maxime-raynaud-breakout-star-kings-needed?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqk6vg5c8hAs the Sacramento Kings push through this rebuild process, Maxime Raynaud has emerged as a major player and star.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enScott Perry needs to bite the bullet on this Kings' buyouthttps://aroyalpain.com/scott-perry-needs-bite-bullet-on-this-kings-buyout?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqk53yf5s0Scott Perry doesn't want to use the buyout option to balance the Sacramento Kings' books, but he's likely going to have to.Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enKings highlight problem with NBA's new anti-tanking strategyhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-highlight-problem-with-nba-new-anti-tanking-strategy?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqjgvwc79nAdam Silver's proposed anti-tanking strategy could be devastating to small-market teams like the Sacramento Kings.Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enYear one for an important King had big wins, just not enough of themhttps://aroyalpain.com/year-one-important-king-had-big-wins-just-not-enough-them?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqfxgyhj47With Scott Perry's first year as the Sacramento Kings' general manager over, it's time to assess how good a job he's done.Sat, 02 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000enMike Brown continues to show the Kings what they missed out onhttps://aroyalpain.com/mike-brown-continues-show-kings-what-they-missed-out-on?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kprvfn5ervSacramento Kings' fans have to watch another recent former member of the franchise succeed in the playoffs.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enESPN's mock NBA draft shows a bit more optimism for the Kingshttps://aroyalpain.com/espn-mock-nba-draft-shows-bit-more-optimism-kings?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqfvgbmcpjThe draft lottery is less than two weeks away and there seems to be some disagreement on how the Sacramento Kings will fare.Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000enTwo former Kings are having quiet playoffs, but at least they're in the mixhttps://aroyalpain.com/two-former-kings-having-quiet-playoffs-but-at-least-they-mix?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kpxyhmf1wyA pair of former Sacramento Kings find themselves on the bench of a playoff contender this postseason.Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000enKings are bringing back a popular, and important, summer traditionhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-bringing-back-popular-important-summer-tradition?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kqd488mgfdThe Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors are planning for the next edition of the California Classic Summer League.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000enA former Kings' general manager admits a major draft mistakehttps://aroyalpain.com/former-kings-general-manager-admits-major-draft-mistake?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kq87wxcmdvVlade Divac recently discussed not drafting Luka Doncic to the Sacramento Kings, and his reasoning is as painful as you expect.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000enDe'Aaron Fox heading to the second-round is bittersweet for Kings' fanshttps://aroyalpain.com/deaaron-fox-heading-second-round-is-bittersweet-kings-fans?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kpxye7xb87After leaving the Sacramento Kings, De'Aaron Fox is just days away from making his debut in the second round of the playoffs.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0000enA separate mock draft has the Kings selecting a somewhat different playerhttps://aroyalpain.com/separate-mock-draft-has-kings-selecting-somewhat-different-player?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kq7xef4w72An SI draft's projections for the Sacramento Kings look really similar to what FanSided has been laying out.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000enKings' money problems will hold them back in a dangerous part of the rebuildhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-money-problems-will-hold-them-back-idangerous-part-rebuild?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kq7pksvqdjAs the Sacramento Kings' offseason starts to ramp up, they have to face their payroll issue head-on.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0000enDe'Aaron Fox continues to show the Kings what they wastedhttps://aroyalpain.com/deaaron-fox-continues-show-kings-what-they-wasted?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kq6bkvjyaaThe Sacramento Kings' former point guard is on a legitimate contender while they're still trying to replace him.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000enNew mock draft projects the Kings picking a player they definitely shouldn't takehttps://aroyalpain.com/new-mock-draft-projects-kings-picking-player-they-definitely-should-not-take?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kq69v4as1cIt's not that the Sacramento Kings would waste their pick on him, just that there are better options in the draft.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000enTrading this King is a desperate need, not a hopeful want (and really unlikely)https://aroyalpain.com/trading-this-king-desperate-need-not-hopeful-want-really-unlikely?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kpxjyqkcq9If the Sacramento Kings want to move this rebuild forward, getting this contract off the books is necessary.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000enThe Kings should have saved Killian Hayes' spot for this playerhttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-should-have-saved-killian-hayes-spot-for-this-player?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kpvgrt57jdWhile the Sacramento Kings' didn't make a bad decision by signing Killian Hayes, there's a two-way player they should have locked down first.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000enAfter almost a season on the bench, the Kings may have questions about a major starhttps://aroyalpain.com/after-almost-season-on-bench-kings-may-have-questions-about-major-star?utm_source=RSSIan Goodwillie01kpxk92hn85Going into the next season, the Sacramento Kings will have to answer some tough questions about a franchise player.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000en