Kings Korner

★ Lead StoryOct 26, 2026

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The Kings Have the Talent. Now They Need the Fight.

A rough opening has exposed familiar problems, but strong veteran performances and promising rookie play give Sacramento reason to believe it can turn things around.

There is good news and bad news. The bad news is that the hometown Sacramento Kings have not won a single game in either the preseason or the regular season. Discouraging? Yes, without a doubt.

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A Gut Punch for the Kings

Ben Simmons' reported season-ending injury gives Sacramento an early test, just as preseason concerns have put Doug Christie under pressure.

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Preseason Is for Playing, Not Preserving

Between a bench full of veterans and a floor full of rookies, V.G. Harris wonders what the Kings think the preseason is for.

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Enough Talk. Make Them Play Defense.

After a frustrating preseason opener, V.G. Harris challenges the Kings to turn their talk about defense into a visible, collective commitment.

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A New Season, and the Same Old Question

V.G. Harris sizes up a deeper roster, a second-year coach, and one lingering question of identity as the Kings open a season that has to erase the memory of 22 wins.

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Enter Elfrid Payton Jr.

With the preseason a week away, V.G. Harris sizes up Sacramento's latest signing — a much-traveled guard with a surprising résumé and something to prove.

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Stay With Sabonis

As the preseason looms, V.G. Harris argues the Kings' oft-criticized big man is the one piece Sacramento can't afford to trade.

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The Simmons Factor

A 6'10" point guard, two back surgeries, and one last chance — why Ben Simmons might be the most fascinating story of the Kings' preseason.

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Play Isaac Jones: The Backup Big Sacramento Needs

I'll stack up our starting five against anyone in the league, but the real question mark is the Sacramento Kings bench.

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The Preseason Is Almost Here — and So Is Dennis Schroder

How important is it to have a capable if not notable point guard on an NBA team?

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The Team Is Getting Younger — and the Agenda Is Defense

Does anyone remember 4 years ago when your own Sacramento Kings led the NBA in scoring?

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The Starting Lineup: Sabonis, Lavine, and the Hunter Question

The official start of the NBA season is less than 60 days away, so do the Sacramento Kings have any idea what their starting lineup will look like?

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The Bench Needs to Step Up — Just Ask Seattle

How much does an NBA team mean to a city? Just ask the residents of Seattle.

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Welcome, Ben Simmons — Now Stay Healthy

Many of you have now been Sacramento Kings fans for literally decades, and discussions of playoffs have been a topic rarely heard in the city of Sacramento.

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