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May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts before game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The Kings could still chase Jalen Duren, but should they?

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Aug 25, 2026

Zach LaVine is on a much different path than the Kings

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 25, 2026

Kings may be taking Ben Simmons more seriously than expected

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 25, 2026

Kings' fans need to make sure they give Darius Acuff Jr. time to figure things out

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 24, 2026

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a play against the New York Knicks in the second half during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Will the Spurs see a different Kings team at the end of the season?

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Aug 24, 2026

Apr 8, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Rick Adelman in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves win 110-91. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The Kings plan to honor Rick Adelman all season long

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Aug 24, 2026

Jan 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) shows a scratch on this arm to the Houston Rockets bench during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

For the Kings, it has to be about the Adelman Era and not the Beam Team Era

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 23, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) dribbles the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Kings will set the 2026-2027 tone with their first ten games

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Aug 23, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Zach LaVine needs to treat this Kings' season as the opportunity it is

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 22, 2026

Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives to the basket past Vanderbilt Commodores forward Devin McGlockton (99) during the first half during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Kings may have to do the unthinkable to backup Darius Acuff Jr.

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 22, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first quarter against the LA Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Former King DeMar DeRozan jumps from one train wreck to another

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 21, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (20) reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Cameron Payne could ride into Sacramento like a knight in shining armor

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 21, 2026

Nov 20, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo and former Indiana Hoosiers looks on during the second half of the game between the Hoosiers and the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Kings signing Victor Oladipo as a veteran point guard makes no sense

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 21, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) reacts after a three point basket during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Malik Monk's future as a King depends highly on this season

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 20, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) controls the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

5 former Kings the front office needs to stay away from

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 20, 2026

Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) brings the ball up court against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The Kings still need to answer some huge questions about Darius Acuff Jr.

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 20, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Aaron Holiday is the hard-nosed point guard the Kings are looking for

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 19, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) reacts after a play during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Kings should have put the point guard spotlight on Russell Westbrook

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Aug 19, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) dribbles during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Russell Westbrook wasn't interested in what the Kings were offering

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Aug 19, 2026

Apr 13, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Adam Flagler (14) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

What Adam Flagler needs to do to stay a King

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Aug 18, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) grabs a rebound against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The Kings will bookend the season in LA against the same team

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 18, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) listens to the national anthem before the game between the Cavaliers and the Miami Heat at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Former Kings' point guard Dennis Schroder achieves a still-dubious career milestone

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Aug 18, 2026

Jan 16, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) and center Maxime Raynaud (42) and center Dylan Cardwell (32) and guard Nique Clifford (5) celebrate after lighting the beam in celebration of their victory against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Kings don't need to win big this season to be a success

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 17, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) waits during a break during the second half in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Nique Clifford has a role on the Kings (and it's not point guard)

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 17, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) drives to the basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Kings could host a Heat reunion this season

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Aug 17, 2026

Nov 20, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Houston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo and former Indiana Hoosiers reacts after a play during the second half of the game between the Hoosiers and the Louisville Cardinals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Don't expect any roster announcements from the Kings soon

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Aug 16, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) reacts before playing against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

5 former Kings the front office needs to bring back

Ian Goodwillie

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Aug 16, 2026

Jan 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Rolling the dice on Lonzo Ball could pay off for the Kings

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Aug 15, 2026

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