PLAYER PROFILE
Emanuel Sharp
ROOKIE · 2026-27 SEASON
The 45th overall pick and a steal of the draft. Set Houston's record for threes made and brought a defensive intensity the Kings have craved.
COLUMNS MENTIONING EMANUEL SHARP
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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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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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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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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.