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With nine games left in the regular season, the Sacramento Kings sit in tenth place in the Western Conference standings. Having fallen half a game behind the Dallas Mavericks, the Kings are now just one game up on the Phoenix Suns and find themselves in danger of missing the postseason altogether.

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Numbers Show Kings' Season-Long Three-Point Disaster

The Sacramento Kings season has been filled with ups, downs, and changes left and right. But one thing that has stayed constant all year is the Kings inability to close the three-point scoring differential between them and their opponents.

Domantas Sabonis News / Athlon Sports / March 30

3 Possible Landing Spots If Sacramento Kings Trade Domantas Sabonis

The Sacramento Kings, for the seemingly 100th season in a row, will either miss the postseason entirely or lose in the first round. If the postseason started

Doug Christie News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

Good Vibes After Doug Christie’s Start With Kings Are Long Gone

It was just two days after Christmas when the Sacramento Kings decided to part ways with head coach Mike Brown. It was just two seasons prior in 2022-23 where he was named Coach of the Year unanimously for ending the Kings 16-year playoff drought.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 30

Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum Opens up After Defeating Spurs About Issue That Left Fans Concerned

The reigning NBA champions Boston Celtics are playing like, well, the defending champs of late. Boston extended its win streak to eight games following a 121-111 takedown of the San Antonio Spurs on the road Saturday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 29

Kings' collapse could lead to big changes in front office

Kings' late-season collapse could lead to big changes in front office

The Sacramento Kings lost Saturday night for the ninth time in their last 12 games. Their late-season collapse could cost them a play-in spot — and cost their coach and GM their jobs.

Hot shooting, stifling defense carry Magic over Kings

Report: Three-time NBA All-Star could be available for trade soon

Taylor Jenkins 'lost locker room' before Grizzlies firing

Ja Morant at odds with Grizzlies?

Kawhi Leonard continues blistering form, Clippers put NBA on notice

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 29

Kings Show 2 Glaring Issues in Blowout Loss to Magic

The Sacramento Kings need every win they can get as they jockey for play-in positioning. Unfortunately, Sacramento did not show up like a team in the midst of a dogfight for postseason aspirations. The Orlando Magic’s length has been a notoriously difficult matchup for Sacramento, and this was on full display on Saturday afternoon.

Devin Carter News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 29

Sacramento Kings Rule Out Key Player to Injury During Magic Game

The Sacramento Kings are kicking off a six-game road trip against the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon, but things are not going as planned. The Kings immediately dug themselves a hole, losing the first quarter 38-21 and then were obliterated in the third quarter 37-20, never really giving themselves a chance.

Markelle Fultz News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 29

Orlando Magic Expected to Honor Markelle Fultz vs Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings are traveling to take on the Orlando Magic on Saturday afternoon, and while there are some playoff implications involved, there is an interesting storyline that not many people are talking about.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 29

Kings-Magic Matchup of the Game: Keegan Murray vs Paolo Banchero

After a 3-4 home stand, the Sacramento Kings (36-37) start their six-game road trip against the Orlando Magic (35-39). It's the Kings' final road trip of the season before they finish off with three games at home Both Orlando and Sacramento are in similar situations standing-wise.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 29

Kings facing doomsday Domantas Sabonis trade scenario

Things have gone downhill for the Sacramento Kings since their breakout 2022-23 campaign in which they won 48 games, claimed the Pacific Division crown, became the league’s darling with their Light The Beam gimmick, and pushed the then-reigning champion Golden State Warriors to seven games in a hard-fought first-round series.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

Report: Three-time NBA All-Star could be available for trade soon

The Sacramento Kings could reportedly have a disgruntled All-Star in the not-too-distant future. With a 36-37 record entering Friday, the Kings have been the definition of mediocrity this season.

Jake Laravia News / Sacramento Kings on SI / March 28

Kings Announce Injury Update for Key Player Before Magic Game

Unfortunately, the Sacramento Kings will be without one of their key wings as they prepare for a critical stretch run. Jake LaRavia sustained a bone contusion on his left thumb after a hard fall on Tuesday in their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days.

Jake Laravia News / Hoops Rumors / March 28

Kings' Jake LaRavia out at least 7-10 days with thumb injury

Kings forward Jake LaRavia underwent imaging on his injured left thumb and has been diagnosed with a bone contusion, the team announced.

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Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Doug Christie Reveals Reason Behind Key Malik Monk Decision During Kings-Trail Blazers

The Sacramento Kings have faced a tumultuous 2024-2025 NBA season, currently holding a 36-37 record, placing them No.9 in the Western Conference. This position keeps them in contention for the Play-In Tournament, with hopes of securing a playoff berth.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 28

Sacramento Kings dream, nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2025 NBA Playoffs

Ever since the Sacramento Kings surprised the world during the 2022-23 season by snapping their postseason drought and being the league’s darling with their Light The Beam gimmick, they have been itching to reclaim the heights they were once on.

Zach Lavine News / Field Level Media / March 28

Zach LaVine-led Kings defeat Blazers to end 4-game skid

Zach LaVine scored 29 points on 13-of-18 shooting to help the Sacramento Kings break a four-game losing streak with a solid 128-107 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 27

California Notes: Luka, LeBron, Goodwin, Kings, Dunn

Following the Lakers’ seventh loss in 10 games, a 118-106 defeat to Orlando on Monday, All-Star guard Luka Doncic took some accountability for the club’s recent struggles.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 26

Kings look to stay in playoff picture as they host Trail Blazers

The Sacramento Kings are mired in a four-game losing streak for the second time this month, untimely skids that are hindering Sacramento's chances of gaining a Western Conference play-in berth.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Kings Assistant GM Sends Message to Sacramento After Beginning New Chapter in NCAA

It has been a disappointing season thus far for the Sacramento Kings as they are currently fighting for their playoff lives in the Western Conference.

Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

Zach LaVine Gets Brutally Honest After Kings’ Latest Loss

The Sacramento Kings are losers of three straight games and have not had a successful March. They are just 5-8 since March 1 and have also lost eight of their last 11 games.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / March 25

Kings assistant GM, ex-Cavs front office man Wes Wilcox finalizing deal with Utah

The University of Utah is targeting veteran NBA executive Wes Wilcox to become the school’s new men’s basketball general manager, sources confirmed to Hoops Wire.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 25

Should Kings star be suspended for Jayson Tatum injury?

On Monday, Tatum's right foot landed on the Kings star's foot when the latter tried to contest a three-point shot.

Payton Pritchard makes more history as he closes in on award

Every NBA Rookie of the Year award winner

The 'Most three-pointers in an NBA postseason' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Sacramento Kings legend lands fitting head coaching job

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Mike Bibby is trading in his sneakers for a clipboard next season. Bibby, 46, is slated to become the men’s basketball head coach of Sacramento State, according to NBA reporter Shams Charania.

Matthew Dellavedova News / Hoops Wire / March 23

Matthew Dellavedova named Australian Finals MVP

Former Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova was named Australian Finals MVP, but not without some controversy. Dellavedova, 34, plays for the Melbourne United, which lost the Aussie NBL title to the Illawarra Hawks.