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Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images | Robert Edwards-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Philadelphia Flyers have a lesson for the Kings (and his name is Gritty)</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/philadelphia-flyers-have-lesson-for-kings-his-name-gritty?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqzc34eqpn</guid><description>As 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.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5021,h_2824,x_340,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kqzc6dg04fe6p15fam.jpg" caption="Jan 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty during the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>FanSided&#39;s projected pick may be too big of a project for the Kings</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/fansided-projected-pick-may-be-too-big-project-for-kings?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kr22k6ajtt</guid><description>FanSided&#39;s latest mock draft is showing the Sacramento Kings picking a player who needs more developmental support than the team can provide.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1800,h_1012,x_1272,y_368/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kr22tsh6txcx59wjhc.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) reacts against the Virginia Cavaliers in the second half during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Final mock draft has an even worse outlook for the Kings than before</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/final-mock-draft-has-even-worse-outlook-for-kings-than-before?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kr20660ksm</guid><description>FanSided&#39;s last mock draft before the NBA Draft Lottery has the Kings falling two more spots, though that doesn&#39;t seem likely.</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4527,h_2546,x_197,y_110/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kr22ncy6m3n03afzc5.jpg" caption="Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Golden 1 Center. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Raptors still won&#39;t go for this Kings&#39; trade after an early playoff exit</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/raptors-still-not-go-for-kings-trade-after-early-playoff-exit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqwtbpnx10</guid><description>The Toronto Raptors being eliminated from the playoffs has added fuel to trade rumors with the Sacramento Kings.</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2717,h_1528,x_583,y_461/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kqwtrsw0yags8c2jhf.jpg" caption="Apr 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) dribbles against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. 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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>Old Kings&#39; trade rumors are back, but they likely aren&#39;t realistic</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/old-kings-trade-rumors-back-but-they-likely-not-realistic?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqrakadv8m</guid><description>Rumors about the Sacramento Kings trading Domantas Sabonis to the Toronto Raptors keep popping up, but they remain unlikely.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5461,h_3071,x_10,y_293/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kqraq5a072zjmgqzcc.jpg" caption="Nov 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (11) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets 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>Maxime Raynaud is the breakout star the Kings needed</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/maxime-raynaud-breakout-star-kings-needed?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqk6vg5c8h</guid><description>As the Sacramento Kings push through this rebuild process, Maxime Raynaud has emerged as a major player and star.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3016,h_1696,x_824,y_37/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kqk6zqr7k3pebpa8ft.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The 2026 NBA Draft will define the Kings&#39; free agency strategy</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/2026-nba-draft-will-define-kings-free-agency-strategy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn2qz1zgwr</guid><description>With 10 free agent contracts coming up and three draft picks, the Sacramento Kings have a lot of decisions to make.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1589,h_893,x_980,y_414/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01kn2r3sjabefpyptw0a.jpg" caption="Mar 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) gets set for a shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. 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Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dylan Cardwell is the Kings&#39; defensive powerhouse with one huge flaw</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/dylan-cardwell-kings-defensive-powerhouse-with-one-huge-flaw?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knq183007f</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings are benefiting from Dylan Cardwell&#39;s strong defense, but his foul troubles are an issue.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3812,h_2144,x_232,y_72/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01knq1fmfw1v9fnxpgtp.jpg" caption="Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) during the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Killian Hayes showed the Kings his full potential (and they should be excited)</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/killian-hayes-showed-kings-his-full-potential-they-should-be-excited?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knpv6hjczk</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings made the right call signing Killian Hayes, something he proved yet again last night against the Golden State Warriors.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2932,h_1649,x_1159,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01knpxt8yk37t7n33a4a.jpg" caption="Apr 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA;  Sacramento Kings guard Killian Hayes (3) looks to pass while guarded by Golden State Warriors guard De&#39;Anthony Melton (8) in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ian Goodwillie"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kings can mitigate their biggest problems by benching them</title><link>https://aroyalpain.com/kings-can-mitigate-their-biggest-problems-by-benching-them?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ian Goodwillie</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knf821b2tx</guid><description>The Sacramento Kings are likely stuck with Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis for the foreseeable future, so the best option is the bench.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1790,h_1006,x_1397,y_134/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/88/01knf86jkb39c5q751v8.jpg" caption="Feb 4, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (11) rebounds tagainst Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward (23) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. 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