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Darius Acuff Jr.
ROOKIE · 2026-27 SEASON
The #1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. A dynamic scorer and handler whose debut lit up Golden One and signaled the start of a new era in Sacramento.
COLUMNS MENTIONING DARIUS ACUFF JR.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Summer League Standouts: Acuff, Sharp, and the Sutton Surprise
If you've been watching this year's summer league by now you've seen some pleasing results.
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Darius Acuff Jr. Debuts With a Win — and a Warning Shot
A new era has begun, and Darius Acuff Jr. will be a focal point in that new era.