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Ben Simmons, Sacramento Kings agree to 1-year contract, source says

Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, marking a return to the NBA for the former No. 1 draft pick.

Sep 4

Hawks withstand fourth-quarter surge by Kings in 123-113 victory as Snyder gets 500th win

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 27 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Kings 123-113, even after Sacramento tied it late.

Mar 28

Westbrook reaches 5th in all-time assist list, Kings lose to Spurs

Victor Wembanyama had 18 points and eight rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 132-104 on Tuesday night.

Mar 18

Westbrook has triple-double in Kings' 118-109 win as Clippers lose Leonard to sprained ankle

Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his 209th career triple-double and DeMar DeRozan scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Mar 14

Luka and LeBron lead Lakers past Kings 128-104 to complete back-to-back weekend wins

Luka Doncic had 28 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers finished a back-to-back set with a 128-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Mar 1

Rockets rout Kings 128-97 behind big nights from Sheppard, Sengun

Reed Sheppard made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Alperen Sengun had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 128-97 on Wednesday night.

Feb 25

Maxey scores 40 points, hits winning layup to lead 76ers over Kings

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113-111.

Jan 29

Deni Avdija scores 26 points in return from back injury, Trail Blazers beat Kings 117-110

Deni Avdija had 26 points, eight assists and eight rebounds in his return from a back injury to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Sunday night.

Jan 18

DeMar DeRozan reaches 26,000 career points in Kings' victory over Rockets

DeMar DeRozan had 22 points and became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 26,000 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 111-98 on Sunday night.

Jan 11

Stephen Curry has 27 points, season-best 10 assists as Warriors beat Kings 137-103

Stephen Curry had 27 points and a season-high 10 assists for his second double-double this season, and the Golden State Warriors beat the skidding Sacramento Kings 137-103.

Jan 9

Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks' 115-98 victory over Kings

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks sailed to a 115-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Jan 4

Leonard scores 33 as Clippers extend win streak to 5 with 131-90 rout of Kings

Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 131-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Dec 30, 2025

Russell Westbrook leads Kings to 113-107 win over Mavericks

Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA's career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Dec 27, 2025

Schroeder hits late 3 in OT as Kings stun Rockets 125-124

Dennis Schroder made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 125-124 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Dec 21, 2025

Trail Blazers outlast Kings 134-133 in overtime on Avdija's late free throws

Deni Avdija made two free throws with 1.5 seconds left in overtime for the last of his 35 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers outlasted the Sacramento Kings 134-133 on Thursday night to open a home-and-home set.

Dec 18, 2025

Jokic has 36 points, 12 boards as Nuggets rout Kings 136-105 for 4th straight win

Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets cruised to a 136-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings for their fourth straight victory.

Dec 11, 2025

Sacramento Kings end 8-game losing streak with 128-123 win over Nuggets

Russell Westbrook scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the Sacramento Kings withstood 44 points from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 128-123, ending an eight-game slide.

Nov 22, 2025

Aldama scores 29 points to help Grizzlies send Kings to 8th straight loss, 137-96

Santi Aldama scored 29 points, Jock Landale added 21 and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big first-half lead and sent the Sacramento Kings to their eighth straight loss, 137-96 on Thursday night.

Nov 20, 2025

Sacramento Kings v Minnesota TImberwolves

Timberwolves defeat Kings 124-110 in NBA Cup game

Anthony Edwards scored 30 points and Julius Randle added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter and beat the Sacramento Kings 124-110 in an NBA Cup game.

Nov 14, 2025

Jalen Johnson's double-double leads Hawks past Kings 133-100

Jalen Johnson had 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Atlanta Hawks routed the slumping Sacramento Kings 133-100.

Nov 12, 2025

LaVine, DeRozan lead Sacramento Kings past Bucks 135-133

Zach LaVine had 31 points, DeMar DeRozan scored 29, and the Sacramento Kings turned back a late rally to hold on for a 135-133 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Nov 1, 2025

Reaves has career night as Lakers beat Kings without Luka, 127-120

Austin Reaves scored a career-high 51 points including four clutch free throws in the final 32 seconds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 127-120 without Luka Doncic.

Oct 26, 2025

Keegan Murray signs 5-year, $140 million extension with Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings agreed on a five-year, $140 million contract extension with forward Keegan Murray to keep him locked up through the 2030-31 season.