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Ben Simmons Returns to NBA Court with Kings in Preseason Debut
sports1 day ago

Ben Simmons Returns to NBA Court with Kings in Preseason Debut

Ben Simmons made his first NBA appearance in over a year, playing nine minutes in a preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors. The 30-year-old guard, who signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings in September, scored seven points and recorded an assist. Kings coach Doug Christie praised his versatility, while Simmons expressed relief at returning to the court after a year away to recover from physical and mental health issues. A documentary titled 'Being Ben' premieres on ESPN on October 18.

via Andscape|
#ben-simmons#comeback#golden-state-warriors
Lendeborg's 23-Point Performance Highlights Warriors' Preseason Victory Over Kings
sports2 days ago

Lendeborg's 23-Point Performance Highlights Warriors' Preseason Victory Over Kings

Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg delivered a standout performance, scoring 23 points with 10 rebounds and six assists in a 111-106 preseason win against the Sacramento Kings. The victory improved the Warriors' preseason record to 2-2, while Brandin Podziemski finalized a five-year, $110 million contract extension earlier in the day.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#brandin-podziemski#golden-state-warriors#nba-preseason
Lakers Beat Kings 114-110 in Preseason as Dončić Returns to Action
sports4 days ago

Lakers Beat Kings 114-110 in Preseason as Dončić Returns to Action

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings 114-110 in a preseason exhibition, marking Luka Dončić’s return to competitive play after a six-month absence. Dončić scored 23 points in 25 minutes, while Austin Reaves contributed eight points and eight assists. The game featured 50 combined turnovers and a late surge by Sacramento that narrowed the margin, though Los Angeles maintained control through strong free-throw execution. Coach JJ Redick praised the team’s defensive intensity, particularly from new wings Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle, who helped establish a full-court pressure identity. The Lakers are preparing for their regular-season opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 21.

via Silver Screen and Roll|
#austin-reaves#los-angeles-lakers#luka-doncic
Simmons Signs One-Year Deal with Kings, Aims for a Comeback
sports1 month ago

Simmons Signs One-Year Deal with Kings, Aims for a Comeback

Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings after sitting out the 2025-26 season, completing medicals and workouts in Sacramento as the team seeks floor-general depth following De’Aaron Fox’s trade. He drew interest from Knicks, Warriors and Wolves, but the Kings landed him; while not the star he once was, he could provide playmaking and defensive size as a versatile option for Sacramento.

via Bleacher Report|
#ben-simmons#injuries#nba-comeback
Nets Storm Vegas with Young Core Carrying the Load
sports3 months ago

Nets Storm Vegas with Young Core Carrying the Load

Brooklyn rolled to a 115-83 Summer League win over Sacramento in Las Vegas, jumping out 22-6 and forcing eight early turnovers. Egor Dëmin led the Nets with 16 first-half points as Mikel Brown Jr. sparked the offense with timely plays and Drake Powell heated up to finish with 18. Brooklyn built a 56-34 halftime lead, fueled by a 13-0 third-quarter run and 41 points off 28 Kings turnovers. Acuff led Sacramento with 26, but the Nets’ depth carried the night. Sean Marks praised the young group and Brown Jr.’s leadership as Brooklyn eyes its final Summer League game vs the Rockets.

via NetsDaily|
#brooklyn-nets#egor-demin#mikel-brown-jr
Grizzlies, Kings and Wizards Dominate 2026 NBA Draft Grades
sports3 months ago

Grizzlies, Kings and Wizards Dominate 2026 NBA Draft Grades

NBA Draft grades across 29 teams are broadly positive, with Memphis earning an A+ for a savvy haul (Boozer, Stewart, Saunders) after moving down, Sacramento landing Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 7 plus two solid role players for an A, Washington taking AJ Dybantsa No. 1 and adding Felix Okpara for an A+, and Chicago matching the top tier with Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain plus surrounding moves. Several other teams (Hawks, Thunder, Suns, Clippers, etc.) posted strong B to B+ grades focused on value and fit, underscoring a long-term roster-building approach across the league.

via The New York Times|
#draft-grades#memphis-grizzlies#nba-draft-2026
top-stories4 months ago

Hall of Fame NBA coach Rick Adelman passes away at 79

Rick Adelman, a Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who coached in the NBA for nearly three decades and won 1,042 games—10th-most in league history—has died at 79. A former point guard who played seven NBA seasons, Adelman led the Portland Trail Blazers to two NBA Finals appearances and also coached in Sacramento, Houston, Minnesota and Golden State, leaving a legacy of innovation and leadership praised by players, teams and peers.

via NBA.com|
#hall-of-fame#nba-coaching#portland-trail-blazers
Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame NBA Coach, Dies at 79 with 1,042 Wins
sports4 months ago

Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame NBA Coach, Dies at 79 with 1,042 Wins

Former NBA head coach Rick Adelman died at 79, leaving a 1,042-749 career record and a 2021 Hall of Fame induction. Over 23 seasons he led Portland, Golden State, Sacramento, Houston, and Minnesota, making the playoffs 16 times; his Trail Blazers reached the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992, while the Kings famously reached the 2002 Western Conference Finals. The Kings organization and NBA community mourn his leadership and impact on the franchise and the game.

via Bleacher Report|
#coaching#hall-of-fame#nba
Draft Lottery Shakeup Clouds Spurs’ Kings Pick Swap Value
sports5 months ago

Draft Lottery Shakeup Clouds Spurs’ Kings Pick Swap Value

A proposed NBA draft lottery reform would change how the Spurs' 2031 first-round pick swap with the Kings is valued, introducing more volatility if the Kings land 4–10 range but potentially offering upside if they struggle; the current top-pick chance of about 14% would shrink to roughly 8% for teams in the 4–10 bracket, making the swap riskier yet possibly more valuable five years from now.

via Air Alamo|
#draft-lottery#nba#odds
NBA clears Kings of tanking allegations after late foul on Seth Curry vs. Warriors
sports6 months ago

NBA clears Kings of tanking allegations after late foul on Seth Curry vs. Warriors

The NBA found no evidence that Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie intentionally attempted to tank by ordering a late foul on Seth Curry in a 110-105 loss to the Warriors; the move was intended to preserve a timeout and set up a next play, but the league concluded there was no intent to influence the outcome. The incident adds to the ongoing debate about tanking and comes as the NBA considers changes to its lottery system, though Sacramento has not appeared to be a tanking threat recently.

via The New York Times|
#coaching#golden-state-warriors#nba
Kings’ Late-Game Tanking Backfires in Narrow Loss to Warriors
sports6 months ago

Kings’ Late-Game Tanking Backfires in Narrow Loss to Warriors

In a bid to boost its NBA draft lottery odds, Sacramento staged a conspicuous late-tank against Golden State, with Doug McDermott fouling Seth Curry and then misfiring down the stretch, letting the Warriors pull away 110-105 after the Kings briefly led. The loss preserves the Kings’ poor-record status and lottery chances, while fueling debate over how far teams will go to tank and how the league should respond amid a coveted 2026 draft class.

via SB Nation|
#draft-lottery#golden-state-warriors#nba