Where They Stand
Doug Christie opens his second full season coaching a Kings team coming off a 22-60 campaign derailed by injuries to Domantas Sabonis (19 games), Keegan Murray (23) and Zach LaVine (39). The roster is reworked around No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. and a one-year reclamation bet on Ben Simmons, who sat out last season with a back injury and already has Christie's attention in camp: "special" was his word for the three-time All-Star's leadership.
Russell Westbrook retired after 18 seasons and DeMar DeRozan departed, leaving minutes for last year's draft finds — Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud — plus rookies Alex Karaban and Emanuel Sharp. Sacramento announced a 19-player training camp roster, and with the new lottery rules punishing bottom-three finishes, the Kings have every reason to push past the projections that tab them among the league's worst. The preseason opens Oct 5 vs. the Lakers.
The Squad
Domantas Sabonis
Zach LaVine
Malik Monk
Keegan Murray
De'Andre Hunter
Ben Simmons
Darius Acuff Jr.
Nique Clifford
Emanuel Sharp
Alex Karaban
Maxime Raynaud
Precious Achiuwa
Upcoming Games
Team News
Doug Christie: Ben Simmons Is "Special" & Brings Leadership
After three days of camp, Christie praised Simmons' impact beyond the box score as the three-time All-Star chases a bounce-back season after a year lost to a back injury.
Christie: Sacramento Kings Have Chance to Rebuild Identity
The second-year coach said last season's injury-ravaged 22-60 campaign taught him to adapt on the fly — and that this year's squad finally has the roster to do it.
Sacramento Kings Release 2026-27 Training Camp Roster
Sacramento announced a 19-player camp roster, headlined by No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. alongside rookies Karaban, Sharp and Clifford.