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Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Adam Flagler (20) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Kings waive Adam Flagler, reducing Darius Acuff's support even further

Ian Goodwillie

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5:00 PM PDT

Darius Acuff Jr. lost his main backup (and the Kings need to re-evaluate)

Ian Goodwillie

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2:00 PM PDT

Ben Simmons time with the Kings is basically over

Ian Goodwillie

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11:00 AM PDT

Good or bad, don't get too hung up on the Kings' preseason

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 18, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons (25) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Ben Simmons' comeback with the Kings looks to be over before it starts

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 18, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) reacts after a basket during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

The Kings have to be watching the Warriors and Yaxel Lendeborg

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 18, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Doug Christie's departure from the Kings is more inevitable than Thanos

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 18, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Is Malik Monk still on the Kings?

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 17, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

If the Kings start Ben Simmons as a forward, who is backing up Darius Acuff?

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 17, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings Head Coach Doug Christie talks with guard Zach LaVine (8) during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Despite the blowout, the Kings left the preseason with some positives

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 17, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Kings opening night lineup is likely set

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 16, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Will the Kings focus on the past or the future this season?

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 13, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks center Drew Eubanks (17) passes the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Former King Drew Eubanks is having a brutal 2026

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 16, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie reacts during the first quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Why isn't Doug Christie more concerned about the Kings' three-point shooting?

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 15, 2026

Oct 13, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) dunks the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jeremy Sochan (4) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Shockingly, there were some real bright spots in the Kings' most recent loss

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 15, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Leaky Black (19) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Kings fill their final two-way spot with Leaky Black (and not a point guard)

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 15, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (23) warms up before a game against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Draymond Green highlights why a good mentor is important for Kings' Darius Acuff Jr.

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 15, 2026

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) grabs a rebound during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Is the Kings' current injury situation worse than it seems?

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 14, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell (32) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

And the hits just keep coming for the Kings with Dylan Cardwell's absence

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 13, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (10) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Nique Clifford's off night due to a Kings' decision that hints at his future

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 13, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Emanuel Sharp (34) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Jayson Kent (29) chase down the ball during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The Kings lose to the Blazers, but it actually makes sense this time

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 14, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Jonathan Mogbo (22) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Jonathan Mogbo has already earned a bigger opportunity from the Kings

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 13, 2026

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) boxes out Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

What do the Kings look like without Maxime Raynaud?

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 13, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (23) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Precious Achiuwa keeps proving himself to be the Kings' cornerstone

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 13, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Forget Ben Simmons. Can Zach LaVine redeem himself with the Kings?

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 12, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Elfrid Payton (3) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Why the Kings need Elfrid Payton on the roster

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 12, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons (25) goes for a layup against Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (20) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Ben Simmons comeback with the Kings was quiet, but oddly poignant

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 12, 2026

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Quentin Grimes (5) defends Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (10) as he drives to the basket in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Don't give up on Kings' Nique Clifford quite yet

Ian Goodwillie

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Oct 11, 2026

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