https://aroyalpain.com/what-needs-happen-ben-simmons-kings-successfulA Royal PainenWhat needs to happen for Ben Simmons on the Kings to be successfulsacramento kings,Domantas Sabonis,Ben Simmons,Zach LaVine,Darius Acuff Jr.2026-08-30T18:00:00Z2026-08-30T18:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1670,h_939,x_0,y_29/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/88/01m11y3kjdygydmzaamh.jpgMar 28, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) controls the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Imageshttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-odd-schedule-pelicans-hopefully-get-some-winsA Royal PainenKings have an odd schedule with the Pelicans (and will hopefully get some wins)sacramento kings,New Orleans Pelicans,nba,schedule2026-08-30T00:00:00Z2026-08-30T00:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3017,h_1697,x_367,y_1548/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/88/01m1253pcnqzwyqwte9t.jpgJan 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) celebrates after hitting a three point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Imageshttps://aroyalpain.com/keegan-murray-superstar-status-huge-question-mark-kingsA Royal PainenKeegan Murray's superstar status remains a huge question mark for the Kingssacramento kings,Keegan Murray,Dylan Cardwell,Maxime Raynaud,Precious Achiuwa,Alex Karaban2026-08-29T18:00:00Z2026-08-29T18:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2863,h_1610,x_123,y_272/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/88/01m1230w6f58jaswxd2h.jpgNov 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) pushes the ball up the court against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Imageshttps://aroyalpain.com/adding-new-point-guard-slide-malik-monk-off-kings-depth-chartA Royal PainenAdding a new point guard may slide Malik Monk right off the Kings' depth chartMalik Monk,sacramento kings,Nique Clifford,Zach LaVine,Darius Acuff Jr.,Ben Simmons2026-08-29T00:00:00Z2026-08-29T00:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2562,h_1441,x_2144,y_278/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/88/01m11yrwnkwtxeb43hj4.jpgMar 19, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) talks with referee Justin van Duyne (64) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Imageshttps://aroyalpain.com/kings-falling-for-usual-ben-simmons-hypeA Royal PainenAre the Kings falling for the usual Ben Simmons hype?Ben Simmons,sacramento kings,nba,Offseason2026-08-28T21:00:00Z2026-08-28T21:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3885,h_2185,x_617,y_173/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/88/01m11vzg19ddjh7gf91j.jpgApr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images