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Domantas Sabonis • C • Kings

Domantas Sabonis Ready to Recommit After Trade Talks Stall

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis is ready to recommit to the team after months of trade talks failed to produce a deal, per Anthony Slater of ESPN. Sacramento nearly moved Sabonis to Toronto at the deadline and later explored a Jalen Duren sign-and-trade with Detroit, but nothing materialized. Sabonis has since met with general manager Scott Perry and shown a willingness to embrace a roster now featuring rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. The 30-year-old remains a high-end fantasy center when healthy, averaging 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists last season before left meniscus surgery. The knee recovery is the main concern, but if Sabonis enters camp healthy, his rebounding, assists, and efficiency should keep him in the early-round mix.

Aug 5

Domantas Sabonis • C • Kings

Kings Urged to Keep Domantas Sabonis

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis should not be traded just to accelerate a rebuild, former Kings coach and executive Jerry Reynolds told Frankie Cartoscelli of Sactown Sports. Reynolds' point is that Sacramento still needs productive veterans, either to anchor a competitive roster or to hold real trade value later. Sabonis, 30, is a three-time All-Star and one of the league's best rebounding and passing bigs, but a torn left meniscus limited him to 19 games last season. He averaged 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists before surgery. When healthy, Sabonis remains an early-round fantasy center because of his scoring, boards, assists, and efficiency, though the knee recovery and Sacramento's uncertain direction keep risk attached.

Aug 2

Zach LaVine • SG • Kings

Kings May Showcase Zach LaVine

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine should remain a featured part of the offense rather than ceding minutes to younger players like Nique Clifford and Emanuel Sharp, former Kings coach and executive Jerry Reynolds told Frankie Cartoscelli of Sactown Sports. Reynolds' logic is that strong production could rebuild LaVine's trade value before the deadline, while his $49 million expiring deal can simply come off the books after the season. LaVine, 31, exercised that player option after right-hand surgery ended his 2025-26 campaign at 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 39.0 percent from three across 39 games. For fantasy, a showcase role would protect his points-and-threes appeal, though the injury recovery, youth movement, and possible trade keep some risk attached.

Aug 2

De'Andre Hunter • SF • Kings

De'Andre Hunter Eyes Kings Starting Spot

Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter is expected to claim the final starting spot over Maxime Raynaud, per Kings beat writer Chris Watkins. That would round out a projected five of Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, Hunter, Keegan Murray, and Domantas Sabonis, giving Sacramento more perimeter defense and spacing than a two-big look with Raynaud. Hunter, 28, arrived from Cleveland at the deadline and finished last season averaging 13.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.7 threes across 45 games. His low defensive stats and limited playmaking cap the fantasy ceiling, so even with a starting role, he profiles more as a points-and-threes streamer than a stable standard-league option.

Aug 1

Darius Acuff Jr. • PG • Kings

Darius Acuff Jr. Could Start for Kings

According to beat writer Chris Watkins, Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. is expected to open the season as the starting point guard. That would put the No. 7 pick in a first unit with Zach LaVine, De'Andre Hunter, Keegan Murray, and Domantas Sabonis while pushing Malik Monk toward a bench scoring role. Acuff, 19, showed shot-creation juice in Summer League, averaging 20.8 points and 4.6 assists, but he shot just 27.8 percent from three and committed 3.8 turnovers per game. A starting job would boost his redraft case for points, assists, and steals, though shaky efficiency and turnovers could drag down his nine-category value. He remains more appealing as a dynasty piece than a safe redraft target.

Aug 1

Zach LaVine • SG • Kings

Zach LaVine Could Seek Midseason Buyout

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is viewed by NBA insider Evan Sidery as a likely midseason buyout candidate if the rebuilding Kings start slowly. LaVine's $49 million expiring contract still carries negative trade value, making a release the cleaner path to a contender if Sacramento decides to move on. There have been no active buyout talks, but Sidery notes LaVine and Klutch Sports could eventually push for one. The two-time All-Star averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 39 games last season before right hand surgery ended his year. For fantasy, LaVine still offers points and threes when healthy, but managers need a signing and a defined role before treating him as more than a wait-and-see scorer.

Jul 29

Darius Acuff Jr. • PG • Kings

Darius Acuff Jr. Downplays Star Comparisons

Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. brushed off comparisons to Allen Iverson and Jalen Brunson in an exclusive with Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, saying he wants to "write my own story and my own greatness." The No. 7 pick arrives after a historic Arkansas freshman season, where he swept SEC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors while averaging 23.5 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.1 rebounds. A 6-3 guard in the Calipari mold, Acuff has scoring and playmaking upside that make him a strong dynasty buy. Redraft managers should temper early expectations, with Zach LaVine and Malik Monk in the Sacramento backcourt.

Jul 25

Alex Karaban • PF • Kings

Alex Karaban Logs 35 Minutes in Kings Summer League Win

Sacramento Kings forward Alex Karaban finished Friday's 92-90 Summer League win over Charlotte with 14 points, three assists and two rebounds across 35 minutes. The No. 29 pick, acquired from Cleveland in a draft-night deal, followed Wednesday's 21-point, five-three outing with another heavy-minute role, though he cooled off from deep at 2-for-8. Karaban missed the California Classic with a sprained right ankle and opened Vegas slowly, so the last two games are more encouraging than the uneven shooting line suggests. His fantasy path still leans on three-point volume, low-mistake passing, and whether Sacramento can carve out wing minutes behind its established forwards.

Jul 18

Emanuel Sharp • SG • Kings

Emanuel Sharp Paces Sacramento in Win Over Charlotte

Sacramento Kings guard Emanuel Sharp led six players in double figures with 16 points in Friday's 92-90 Summer League win over the Hornets, connecting on 4-for-9 from three while adding three steals, three assists, two rebounds, and one block over 30 minutes. The Houston product has been Sacramento's steadiest summer performer, pairing his shooting with disruptive perimeter defense that produced three or more steals in several outings. The No. 45 pick fits a specific need as a 3-and-D guard who can play off-ball next to lottery pick Darius Acuff Jr. His scoring efficiency has wavered in Vegas, so the defense and the outside stroke will be what earn a second-round rookie a foothold in the rotation.

Jul 18

Darius Acuff Jr. • PG • Kings

Darius Acuff Jr. Leads All Scorers With 26 Points

Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. produced 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting, 2-for-6 from three, and 4-for-6 at the line, adding five assists, one steal, and one block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 115-83 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Nets. The former Razorback led all scorers and finally found his stroke after a 4-for-14 clunker in his previous outing. Emanuel Sharp backed him with 23 points, but nobody else on the roster kept pace in a 32-point rout. The one blemish: Acuff committed five turnovers, matching his assist total. Sacramento's veterans will lift some of that creation burden once the season starts, and if he trims the giveaways, the scoring volume makes him one of the more appealing rookies in this class.

Jul 15

Emanuel Sharp • SG • Kings

Emanuel Sharp Scores 18 Points in Kings California Classic Win

Sacramento Kings guard Emanuel Sharp let it fly in the California Classic, scoring 18 points but needing 12 three-point attempts to get there, while adding seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the Kings' 91-85 win over Warriors Blue. The cold shooting is easy to forgive. Sharp is a genuine sharpshooter, a First-Team All-Big 12 pick who drilled 37.2 percent from deep on high volume at Houston and profiles as the 3-and-D floor spacer Sacramento needed after finishing last in threes made. Notably, he landed a standard three-year deal rather than the two-way most late-second-rounders get. Still, the fantasy path is narrow and role-gated: threes and steals if he wins the floor-spacer minutes behind Zach LaVine and Malik Monk, little if he's shuttling to the G League.

Jul 6

Jonathan Mogbo • PF • Kings

Jonathan Mogbo Blocks Five Shots in Kings Summer League Win

Sacramento Kings forward Jonathan Mogbo finished with six points, seven rebounds, two steals, and five blocks across 32 minutes in Saturday's 79-76 California Classic Summer League win over the Brooklyn Nets. Mogbo shot 3-for-5 from the field and made his biggest impact defensively, giving Sacramento a strong first look after he joined the team on a two-way deal. The 24-year-old averaged just 1.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.6 assists with Toronto last season, so this does not create redraft buzz yet. Still, the blocks and steals are the fantasy hook if he can earn real NBA minutes.

Jul 5

Darius Acuff Jr. • PG • Kings

Darius Acuff Jr. Leads Kings With 25 Points in California Classic Win

Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. scored a game-high 25 points in a 79-76 California Classic win over the Brooklyn Nets. The No. 7 pick added two rebounds and four assists, helping Sacramento rally after trailing by 18 in the first half and by 10 late in the fourth quarter. Acuff averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists at Arkansas, so the scoring burst fits the profile. The fantasy appeal is obvious if he earns on-ball work, but his shot selection and efficiency will matter in a Kings backcourt that still has veteran options ahead of him.

Jul 4

Alex Karaban • PF • Kings

Alex Karaban Leaves Kings Practice After Rolling Ankle

Sacramento Kings rookie forward Alex Karaban rolled his ankle near the end of practice and did not return, according to Brenden Nunes. There is no update yet on the severity or his availability, leaving his summer-league status up in the air. The No. 29 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft averaged 13.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists at UConn while shooting 37.4 percent from three. Karaban's fantasy appeal is tied to shooting and low-mistake minutes, but any missed development time would make his already narrow rookie-year path harder to trust.

Jul 3

Daeqwon Plowden • SF • Kings

Daeqwon Plowden Earns Standard Deal With Sacramento

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Daeqwon Plowden agreed to a two-year, $5.1 million deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Plowden earned a standard NBA contract after two-way stops with Golden State, Atlanta, and Sacramento, averaging 10.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 26.4 minutes in 32 games with the Kings last season. The 27-year-old had some late-season scoring flashes, including a 20-point, nine-rebound outing, but his fantasy path is narrow with Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, and De'Andre Hunter ahead of him.

Jul 2

Zach LaVine • SG • Kings

Zach LaVine Opts For Pay Day, Remains With Sacramento

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has opted into his $49 million player option for the upcoming season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The decision was a no-brainer for the 31-year-old, who wouldn't command anything financially close to that number on the open market. LaVine scored 19.2 points per game last season, his lowest average since the 2017-2018 season. He also only appeared in 39 games, undergoing surgery on his shooting hand before the All-Star break. LaVine, alongside veterans DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, should be openly available for trade as the Kings attempt a franchise reset. Still, the market for LaVine doesn't appear to be there.

Jun 29

Domantas Sabonis • C • Kings

Domantas Sabonis Discussed in Trade Talks with Hornets

HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets had exploratory trade talks on a Domantas Sabonis deal involving Miles Bridges. The talks do not appear close, as Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that compensation has been a sticking point, with Sacramento seeking one of Charlotte's first-round picks. Sabonis averaged 15.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 19 games before season-ending knee surgery, while Bridges posted 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. A move to Charlotte would give Sabonis a cleaner playmaking fit next to LaMelo Ball, while Bridges' fantasy value would hinge on whether Sacramento gives him the same on-ball freedom he had with the Hornets.

Jun 11

Domantas Sabonis • C • Kings

Domantas Sabonis Could be Traded This Summer

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis could be on the move this summer. The Kings were reportedly trying to trade Sabonis ahead of the trade deadline last season. They didn't get a deal done, and instead, Sabonis underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Given the Kings' aging roster and cap situation, it's not shocking to see them attempting to move Sabonis again. The Kings have Maxime Raynaud, who earned second-team All-Rookie honors last season. Raynaud has shown the upside of being a starter and is under a cheaper rookie deal. Among the veterans on this roster, Sabonis will likely be the easiest to move. A move out of Sacramento might be best for his fantasy value with Raynaud waiting in the wings.

Jun 7

Keegan Murray • PF • Kings

Keegan Murray Undergoes Ankle Procedure

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) underwent an arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies in his left ankle, according to James Ham. Murray suffered multiple ankle issues throughout the season, so hopefully this will help him moving forward. This procedure will keep him sidelined for roughly 6-8 weeks, so it shouldn't impact his availability for training camp. Last season, Murray averaged 14.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 34.5 minutes per game in a career-low 23 contests. The hope is that these ankle issues are resolved and Murray can be a more consistent contributor next season.

May 13

DeMar DeRozan • SF • Kings

DeMar DeRozan to Miss Third Straight Game

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. DeRozan will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering hamstring issue. This game is the regular-season finale, so DeRozan has played his final game of the 2025-2026 campaign. He averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds across 31.2 minutes of action across 77 games. The absence of DeRozan should mean Daeqwon Plowden and Nique Clifford will take on larger roles in the rotation. Both players are looking like possible DFS targets after posting 20-point performances without DeRozan on Friday.

Apr 12

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