Alex Karaban showed up in a big way for Sacramento following a slow start in Las Vegas. Karaban over his first 3 Summer League games: 7 PTS | 9 REB | 3/15 FG | 1/9 3PT Karaban tonight: 21 PTS | 8 REB | 7/15 FG | 5/7 3PT

Darius Acuff Jr.'s best offensive showing of the summer? 26 PTS 5 AST 1 STL 1 BLK 9/18 FG 2/6 3PT 26 MIN

Darius Acuff Jr. during the California Classic: 25 PTS | 9/29 FG | 1/9 3PT | 4 AST | 1 STL 22 PTS | 7/19 FG | 4/9 3PT | 3 AST | 1 STL Game-sealing assist in one game. Game-sealing triple in another. Onto Las Vegas.

The Kings have blown at least 5-6 shots that should have led to a Darius Acuff Jr. assist.

Marquel Sutton has been balling during the California Classic. 16 PTS 3 REB 1 STL 4/9 FG 2/5 3PT 17 MIN

Darius Acuff Jr. in the 1Q on Saturday: 3 PTS | 1/9 FG | 0/2 3PT | 8 MIN Darius Acuff Jr. in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/5 FG | 2/3 3PT | 8 MIN

Yeah, I think Kings fans are going to love Emanuel Sharp. Forces the turnover, pushes the pace in transition, then finds a soaring Nique Clifford for the alley-oop. Sharp: 11 PTS | 2 REB | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 2/5 3PT

Darius Acuff Jr. seems to have flipped a switch in the 2nd quarter. After starting the day 1/8, Acuff has scored 5 straight points — all via attacking the basket — and now has 8 on the day. Still 3/12 FG thus far, but his past few possessions have been impressive.

Current projected Sacramento Kings roster: PG: Acuff - Monk SG: LaVine - Clifford - Sharp SF: DeRozan - Hunter PF: Murray - Achiuwa - Karaban C: Sabonis - Raynaud - Cardwell Two-way: Mogbo (PF) Restricted FA: Plowden (SG) 2 open roster spots 2 open two-way spots

Confirmed to be playing in the California Classic this weekend in Sacramento: Darius Acuff Jr. Emanuel Sharpe Nique Clifford Alex Karaban Dylan Cardwell Should be a fun time at Golden 1 Center.

Alex Karaban says that Precious Achiuwa reached out to him after being drafted by Sacramento. Achiuwa is set to become a free agent tomorrow, but there has been hope on both sides that a reunion will take shape.

Scott Perry says that as soon as the new Kings rookies got off the plane, they got a workout in at Golden 1 Center. "As soon as they hit the ground, that was one of the first things they wanted to do."

"All I've been hearing about is the fans. I could just tell it's a great city, great fans. No matter what, they're going to support you." - Darius Acuff Jr. on Sacramento Kings fans

"They all played for Hall of Fame coaches in college basketball... We're excited that they bring that learning and that pedigree with them." - Kings GM Scott Perry on Darius Acuff Jr., Alex Karaban, and Emanuel Sharp.

Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry on drafting Darius Acuff Jr.: "He's a fine young man and terrific basketball player. We feel that he's the best guard in this draft... He's really excited about Sacramento and becoming a part of this community."

Darius Acuff Jr.’s offensive upside is something Kings fans should be excited about. A true bucket-getter, head of the snake on offense, with potential to be elite from 3PT. For the first time since 2017, Sacramento has attached its aspirations to a new franchise PG.

Three days to go until the NBA Draft Lottery. Three Draft Lottery simulation spins. Here were the results for the Sacramento Kings: 2nd pick: I 3rd pick: I 7th pick: I

Five days to go until the NBA Draft Lottery. Five Draft Lottery simulation spins. Here were the results for the Sacramento Kings: 1st pick: I 4th pick: II 6th pick: II

Precious Achiuwa says he has enjoyed playing and living in Sacramento this season, saying the city matches his pace. Achiuwa added that he would be happy to return next year: "Hopefully, I'm praying that we'll be able to come together on something that works for both sides."

After missing the bulk of this season due to injuries, Keegan Murray says he plans to work out with the younger players on the Kings' roster to build chemistry this offseason.

At his end-of-season press conference, Russell Westbrook says that if he were welcomed back by the Sacramento Kings this offseason, he would be happy to return. Added that he's happy to be heading into the offseason healthy following his 18th NBA season.

Devin Carter over his past 11 games: 15.6 PTS 4.9 REB 3.5 AST 1.0 STL 48% FG 39% 3PT 26.9 MIN Sacramento picked up his third-year option for 2026-27 at the start of this season, and now it's clear why.

A rainy beam to close the book on Golden 1 Center’s 2025-26 season. Sacramento ended the year winning 3 of their last 4 home games. Maybe we’ll see more beams in 2026-27 💭

Devin Carter can play. It took a long time for him to get this kind of shot, and he hasn't left anything on the table. 29 PTS (career-high) 8 REB (tied his career-high) 3 AST 11/16 FG 6/9 3PT 27 MIN

A couple of flagrant fouls, players having to be separated, words being exchanged here and there. This overall meaningless end-of-season Kings and Warriors showdown has some juice, after all.

So... does anyone still think the Kings are tanking or...?

Most games with 25+ points by a Kings rookie during the Sacramento era (1985-present): Tyreke Evans 21 Lionel Simmons 17 Walt Williams 7 DeMarcus Cousins 7 Maxime Raynaud 6 Raynaud is now averaging 12.1 PTS and 7.4 REB per game on 57% FG over 70 games.

The Sacramento Kings are 7-7 over their past 14 games.

Most 20+ point games by a Kings rookie during the Sacramento era (1985-present): Tyreke Evans 41 Lionel Simmons 28 Walt Williams 19 Travis Mays 16 DeMarcus Cousins 16 Kenny Smith 13 Brian Grant 13 Marvin Bagley III 13 Keegan Murray 13 Maxime Raynaud 11

Daeqwon Plowden continues to score in double-figures for Sacramento. He's scored 10+ in 13 of his past 14 games. 11 PTS | 4/9 FG | 1/6 3PT | 1 STL | 20 MIN