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Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Updated mock draft shows the Kings picking a surprising player fourth</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/updated-mock-draft-shows-king-picking-surprising-player-fourth?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmkfj9h8cm</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings might not end up with a top three lottery pick, but selecting Caleb Wilson fourth is nothing to sneer at.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3422,h_1924,x_529,y_159/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmkfmjwy4rvh47dwas.jpg" caption="Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings are back to making the same Malik Monk mistake</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-are-back-making-same-malik-monk-mistake?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmphcc4byf</guid><description>Due to various injuries, the Sacramento Kings are back to starting Malik Monk and it&#39;s not working well.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2038,h_1146,x_1826,y_216/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmphmzm4v2nq3g5haj.jpg" caption="Mar 26, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA;  Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) looks to pass in the first half against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images | Russell Lansford-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>DeMar DeRozan&#39;s big night just wasn&#39;t enough for the Kings</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/demar-derozan-big-night-just-not-enough-for-kings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmpe0jbhnh</guid><description>DeMar DeRozan put on quite a show against the Orlando Magic, though it just wasn&#39;t enough to get a win for the Sacramento Kings.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3203,h_1801,x_1169,y_154/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmpf7hcavs8nh8nwvt.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) looks on before the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images | Justine Willard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings have another potential breakout star hiding in the G League</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-have-another-potential-breakout-star-hiding-gleague?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmgkpc64fe</guid><description>Mitchell Mascari is currently on the Stockton Kings roster and could be the perimeter shooter of the Sacramento Kings&#39; dreams.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6040,h_3397,x_228,y_628/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmgkv1rx6fyt8xr957.jpg" caption="Jan 16, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) walks off the court after the game against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Will the Kings&#39; trust this player before he becomes another Keon Ellis?</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/will-kings-trust-this-player-before-he-becomes-another-keon-ellis?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmgnh2sb1n</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings are in danger of dropping the ball with Devin Carter the way they did with Keon Ellis.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2041,h_1148,x_79,y_191/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmgnm1mt0caqvxppfb.jpg" caption="Mar 13, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA;  Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis (14) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Kings look better when the Beam Boys are together</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-look-better-when-beam-boys-are-together?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmhewgdnnr</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings went up against the Charlotte Hornets without the Beam Boys at full strength.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3997,h_2248,x_1041,y_218/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmhf8rhv4p68gvfeh7.jpg" caption="Mar 15, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings Dylan Cardwell (32), Daeqwon Plowden (29), Maxine Raynaud (42), and Nique Clifford (5) pump up the crowd before lighting the beam after defeating the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A litany of Kings&#39; injuries made a tough fight impossible</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/litany-kings-injuries-made-tough-fight-impossible?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmhaf188sa</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings were down 10 players against the Charlotte Hornets, leading to a brutal loss.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5221,h_2936,x_512,y_438/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmhak5a3pjq1fjhmgm.jpg" caption="Mar 24, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Sacramento Kings Head Coach Doug Christie during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Maxime Raynaud has All-Star support on the Kings</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/maxime-raynaud-has-all-star-support-on-kings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmdk36pn3a</guid><description>DeMar DeRozan has made it clear that he believes the Sacramento Kings&#39; Maxime Raynaud is NBA All-Rookie Team material.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2722,h_1531,x_2824,y_162/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmdp8yvh2me90yd4rg.jpg" caption="Mar 14, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) fives Head Coach Doug Christie after scoring against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images | Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Vivek Ranadive is both right and wrong about the Kings&#39; season</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/vivek-ranadive-both-right-wrong-about-kings-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmdg9g9pyj</guid><description>Sacramento Kings&#39; co-owner Vivek Ranadive has blamed injuries for his team&#39;s terrible season, which is only partially true.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4131,h_2323,x_119,y_279/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmdghw2grqwvg05ffz.jpg" caption="Jan 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadive after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Beam Boys struck again on behalf of the Kings</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/beam-boys-struck-again-on-behalf-kings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kmc7f5brr7</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings&#39; fab four of Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell, and Precious Achiuwa picked up another win.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5321,h_2993,x_411,y_661/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kmc7pq44873sbbb1n1.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) and center Dylan Cardwell (32) after the Kings defeat the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images | Justine Willard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Yet another Kings&#39; player is out for the rest of the season</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/yet-another-kings-player-out-for-rest-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km0yy5dqey</guid><description>With Drew Eubanks out for the rest of the season, the Sacramento Kings are playing with an even more depleted lineup.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3183,h_1790,x_1098,y_313/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01km0z0jknfcs9gjeaty.jpg" caption="Mar 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward-center Drew Eubanks (19) catches the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Another former King has some harsh words after his short run</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/another-former-king-has-some-harsh-words-after-his-short-run?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km0ycrzbjc</guid><description>While he didn&#39;t get into details, Dennis Schroder recently opened up about his disappointment with his short Sacramento Kings run.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3066,h_1724,x_431,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01km0yfmejp6pa4zdfy5.jpg" caption="Mar 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>These are the 8 players the Kings should protect in an expansion draft</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/these-are-8-players-kings-should-protect-expansion-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km1tt8a3en</guid><description>Keeping in mind that the rules for the NBA expansion draft have yet to be set, these players are worth hanging on to. </description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1956,h_1100,x_573,y_956/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01km1tyak6eyrrd7yttz.jpg" caption="Mar 17, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) grabs a rebound during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Russell Westbrook carves out another piece of history with the Kings</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/russell-westbrook-carves-out-another-piece-history-with-kings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km0y15t22h</guid><description>Throughout this tough Sacramento Kings season, Russell Westbrook keeps raising the bar for being a truly great point guard.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3682,h_2071,x_0,y_1444/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01km0y4capch26yaapme.jpg" caption="Mar 17, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) dribbles around San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dylan Cardwell is finding his game again, but he&#39;s missing one key element</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/dylan-cardwell-finding-his-game-again-but-missing-one-key-element?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km6137xpwq</guid><description>Since his return to the Sacramento Kings, Dylan Cardwell hasn&#39;t registered a single block, which is odd for him.</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1481,h_833,x_1416,y_695/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01km61z3r9c8cjdsw7xc.jpg" caption="Mar 17, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) reacts after scoring during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>One specific group of Kings shone in brutal loss to the Spurs</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/one-specific-group-kings-shone-brutal-loss-spurs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km0mkgngy5</guid><description>As always, the Sacramento Kings&#39; young players showed up big in a tough loss.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2675,h_1504,x_1079,y_119/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01km0ms27kkbgyaanjqj.jpg" caption="Mar 17, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) reacts after becoming the fifth leading assist leader during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings just handed out a masterclass in the art of tanking</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-just-handed-out-masterclass-art-tanking?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01km0msf7sw5</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings tanked their game against the San Antonio Spurs so hard that it will become the textbook definition of the practice.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2944,h_1656,x_406,y_93/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01km0mxpcvm2hjvvzd4a.jpg" caption="Mar 17, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (7) looks on during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings need to make sure this player stays in Sacramento</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-need-make-sure-this-player-stays-sacramento?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kks46tdxw5</guid><description>Precious Achiuwa continues to play great basketball for the Sacramento Kings, likely with the hopes of picking up a long-term contract.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1979,h_1113,x_665,y_158/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kks4j0hztg9nba2515.jpg" caption="Feb 19, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie on the sideline against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Kings are failing at something they should be great at</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-are-failing-something-they-should-be-great?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kks5a2jht8</guid><description>Apparently, the Sacramento Kings are as bad at being bad as they are at being good.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4539,h_2553,x_1001,y_1700/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kks5dzf5kvjrpvpvn2.jpg" caption="Mar 14, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (7) looks to pass against the LA Clippers during the second half at Intuit Dome. 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Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Killian Hayes immediately earns his Kings&#39; bag in epic fashion</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/killian-hayes-immediately-earns-his-kings-bag-epic-fashion?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kkvjs25p9q</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings have signed Killian Hayes to a two-year contract, and the move has already paid off.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1683,h_946,x_585,y_103/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kkvk1ykg00sw41w4fa.jpg" caption="Mar 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Killian Hayes (3) controls the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings put Maxime Raynaud to work, delivering another ROTY performance</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-put-maxime-raynaud-work-delivering-another-roty-performance?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kks067x8xw</guid><description>Maxime Raynaud gave the Sacramento Kings another great game, putting him in the running for some major end-of-season awards.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1589,h_893,x_70,y_819/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kks0e4nnx63q96z12q.jpg" caption="Mar 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) calls out to teammates during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Golden 1 Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images  | Aaron Baker-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>One unexpected King left the loss to the Pelicans with a double-double</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/one-unexpected-king-left-loss-to-pelicans-with-double-double?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kk1xkhqb16</guid><description>Drew Eubanks pulled down a solid double-double for the Sacramento Kings, reminding the league why he&#39;s there.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1463,h_822,x_231,y_353/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kk1xpppejh49rkeyk5.jpg" caption="Mar 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward-center Drew Eubanks (19) controls the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A now former NBA player is rather bitter towards the Kings</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/now-former-nba-player-rather-bitter-towards-kings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjt1y2q2k3</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings&#39; trade deadline moves led to Dario Saric leaving the NBA, something he&#39;s not particularly happy about.</description><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5011,h_2818,x_1857,y_253/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjt26v4ytf96ady7yy.jpg" caption="Oct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Dario Saric (20) looks on during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images | William Liang-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>It&#39;s time the Kings had a real conversation about Precious Achiuwa</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/time-kings-had-real-conversation-about-precious-achiuwa?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kk1qr16t8g</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings need to make sure Precious Achiuwa remains on the roster, considering how good he&#39;s been playing.</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6540,h_3678,x_440,y_220/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kk1qwnzsy0h3hy5xk3.jpg" caption="Feb 26, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) looks on during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A new mock draft gives the Kings second pick for a complicated young guard</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/new-mock-draft-gives-kings-second-pick-for-complicated-young-guard?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjzbzqrjbg</guid><description>A new FanSided NBA mock draft has the Sacramento Kings taking Darryn Peterson at number two, which is a bad decision for different reasons that you&#39;re thinking.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2217,h_1247,x_1265,y_209/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjzcgxpprtgtc6dk2y.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Keegan Murray&#39;s season is done and the Kings know it</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/keegan-murray-season-done-kings-know?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjt42edney</guid><description>Keegan Murray is out with his third relatively major injury of the season, and the Sacramento Kings need to shut him down.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1040,h_585,x_542,y_104/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjt44ykx0nfbacsa66.jpg" caption="Jan 1, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles the ball up court against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings&#39; rookies keep making the same mistake (and it showed against the Suns)</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-rookies-keep-making-same-mistake-showed-against-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjwr6t7e43</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings are building a solid squad of young players who need to start trusting themselves over the team&#39;s veterans.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2368,h_1332,x_3234,y_170/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjwrh3kn6m0c7zytb0.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) dribbles past Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images | Justine Willard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nique Clifford needs one thing to live up to his potential</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/nique-clifford-needs-one-thing-live-up-his-potential?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjwv44g2xv</guid><description>Consistency, particularly in his shooting, is holding the Sacramento Kings&#39; Nique Clifford back from greatness.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_692,h_389,x_328,y_401/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjwvb1rkt9m9v77s9y.jpg" caption="Mar 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images | William Navarro-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A former Warrior is showing the Kings exactly what they missed</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/former-warrior-showing-kings-exactly-what-they-missed?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjr5jfay6w</guid><description>Jonathan Kuminga is playing great basketball for the Atlanta Hawks, proving the Sacramento Kings missed out yet again.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_885,h_497,x_370,y_303/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjr5v43e35zs7jagfc.jpg" caption="Mar 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images | William Navarro-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>One new King might be finding his rhythm already</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/one-new-king-might-be-finding-his-rhythm-already?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjqfzwst87</guid><description>Patrick Baldwin Jr. had a solid showing for the Sacramento Kings in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1846,h_1038,x_1104,y_163/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjqx13g84r758j67ja.jpg" caption="Oct 14, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. (7) grabs a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Kings tanking started much earlier than anyone realizes</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-tanking-started-much-earlier-than-anyone-realizes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjqfyhex7a</guid><description>Given how improbably bad the Sacramento Kings have been this season, it&#39;s quite possible that they&#39;ve been tanking since day one.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3931,h_2211,x_1955,y_331/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjqn850zkngncwnvfx.jpg" caption="Feb 26, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie looks on during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A pair of rookies play big in a tough Kings loss</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/pair-rookies-play-big-tough-kings-loss?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjqekwd8az</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings may have gotten blown out again, but Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford played incredibly well.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_917,h_515,x_360,y_317/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjqesrc58x2k3qg019.jpg" caption="Mar 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) holds the ball during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images | William Navarro-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>One King has 21 games to prove he fits the rebuild</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/one-king-has-21-games-to-prove-he-fits-rebuild?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjg8eb7bxe</guid><description>Patrick Baldwin Jr. was recently signed to the Sacramento Kings, but he only has 21 games left in the season to prove he belongs in the rebuild.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3565,h_2005,x_998,y_756/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjgc9bc3952y8bgjg1.jpg" caption="Sep 29, 2025; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Baldwin Jr. (23) photographed during media day at Intuit Dome. 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Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings are definitely missing one rookie&#39;s clutch defense</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-definitely-missing-one-rookie-clutch-defense?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01khxssc9csd</guid><description>With Dylan Cardwell on the shelf, the Sacramento Kings are short their best shot blocker and rim protector.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2409,h_1355,x_714,y_81/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjg88mz7me9nkjteq5.jpg" caption="Jan 27, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) warms up before a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. 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Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Another unexpected win showed off the potential of several young Kings</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/another-unexpected-win-showed-off-potential-several-young-kings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kjfw0v1m95</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings&#39; young guns took charge and defeated the Mavericks, setting the stage for the oncoming rebuild.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1490,h_838,x_1145,y_93/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kjfw6j6sc56pw0afpz.jpg" caption="Feb 7, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard-forward Daeqwon Plowden (29) shoots the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings need to take their time working this player back into the rotation</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-need-take-their-time-working-this-player-back-into-rotation?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01khv6gx4298</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings need to take their time bringing Dylan Cardwell back from injury so they don&#39;t accidentally make things worse.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2738,h_1540,x_1439,y_162/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01khv6kqz93e2jk07d8a.jpg" caption="Feb 7, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The final games will give the Kings a unique opportunity they cannot waste</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/final-games-will-give-kings-unique-opportunity-they-cannot-waste?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01khvkm9eh9k</guid><description>While the Playoffs are out of reach for the Sacramento Kings, the last 25 games of the season give them a chance to really assess where they&#39;re at.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1609,h_905,x_271,y_288/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01khvkyy6yh8qhy7jwm9.jpg" caption="Feb 7, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center. 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