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Just Wait ’til Next Year: 1987 – A Wild Ride with Bill Russell and Kenny Smith

by RobHessing | May 17, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Just Wait ’til Next Year | 0 Comments

From hiring an NBA legend to drafting a future broadcaster and living through market crashes, the '87 Kings season had promise, chaos, and a whole lot of “Wait ‘til Next Year” energy.

NBA Lottery Results: Kings lose their pick, Mavs win everything

by Tim Maxwell | May 12, 2025 | Articles, Draft News, NBA Draft | 135 Comments

Ten percent luck, twenty percent skill, fifteen percent concentrated power of will, five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain, and a hundred percent reason to remember the name (McNair)

Sacramento Kings officially name Mike Woodson associate head coach

by Blake | May 12, 2025 | Articles, Coaching Search | 35 Comments

Doug Christie notes Woodson's experience as valuable for his coaching staff.

Player Grades: Domantas Sabonis – Still Sacramento’s Engine, with Some Subtle Changes

by Blake | May 9, 2025 | Articles, Commentary | 49 Comments

A league-leading double-double machine with elite efficiency, Sabonis was still the Kings’ most reliable force — but a drop in playmaking, defensive flaws, and team regression puts a ceiling on his season grade.

Just Wait ’til Next Year: 1986: A Tumultuous Season

by RobHessing | May 8, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Just Wait ’til Next Year | 20 Comments

From splashy trades to knee troubles and Whopper-fueled fan chaos, the 1986 Sacramento Kings delivered heartbreak, hilarity, and a whole lot of hope for 1987.

Kings Reportedly Hiring BJ Armstrong as Assistant GM

by Blake | May 7, 2025 | Articles, Commentary | 87 Comments

Armstrong has said the Kings roster doesn’t feel right and has strong opinions on the modern NBA offense

Report: Mike Woodson a Leading Candidate for Kings’ Top Assistant Job

by Blake | May 4, 2025 | Articles, Coaching Search, Commentary | 60 Comments

Veteran coach could bring experience, defense, and credibility to Sacramento’s bench under rookie head coach Doug Christie

Scott Perry Introduces Doug Christie As Head Coach, Emphasizes Shared Vision For The Kings

by Blake | May 2, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Interviews | 79 Comments

Perry says Christie’s leadership during adversity, alignment on values, and deep connection to Sacramento made him the clear choice to lead the Kings into a new era of identity and culture.

Keegan Murray’s Time? A Test of Patience, Potential, and the Kings Direction

by Blake | May 1, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Numbers | 66 Comments

Once a record-setting rookie, Keegan Murray has quietly grown into a defensive asset—but his shrinking offensive role and looming extension deadline raise questions about Sacramento’s long-term vision.

Chainmail: Talkin’ the future of the site, the roster, and the team

by Tim Maxwell | Apr 29, 2025 | Articles, Mailbag | 38 Comments

You asked, we answered!

Report: Kings not planning on an offseason teardown

by Blake | Apr 28, 2025 | Articles | 81 Comments

Despite glaring defensive issues and a Play-In exit, Sacramento plans to run it back?

Chainmail Time! Perry, Press Conferences, and Playoffs

by Tim Maxwell | Apr 25, 2025 | Articles, Mailbag | 70 Comments

You ask, we answer!

Kings Officially Announce Scott Perry as General Manager

by Blake | Apr 21, 2025 | Articles, GM Search | 50 Comments

The presser will be on Wednesday.

Scott Perry believes in team identity and communication, but is it possible in Sacramento?

by Blake | Apr 19, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, GM Search | 121 Comments

We can all hope Perry’s emphasis on identity, communication, and alignment will finally end years of dysfunction and establish a winning foundation. But, ultimately, won't just Kangz remain?

Nuggets 124, Kings 116: Jerry Reynolds Steals The Show In Sacramento’s Loss to Denver

by Blake | Apr 10, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Game Recap | 104 Comments

Sacramento legend delights fans with classic "Jerryisms" while Kings fall short of clinching No. 9 seed in 124-116 defeat

Kings reportedly bringing back Terence Davis

by Blake | Apr 8, 2025 | Articles, Breaking News | 19 Comments

Former Beam Team Member Returns After Playing 64 Games in 2022-23 Season

Devin Carter could be back for the matchup with the Hornets

by Blake | Apr 3, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Injury News | 33 Comments

The Kings could use all of the help can get at this point.

Jake LaRavia Out 7–10 Days with Left Thumb Bone Contusion

by Blake | Mar 28, 2025 | Articles, Injury News | 31 Comments

The Kings forward, acquired in February, has been a key spark off the bench and will be re-evaluated after suffering the injury during Tuesday’s game vs. OKC.

Kings 128, Trail Blazers 107: Kings Snap Losing Streak with Statement Win Over Blazers

by Blake | Mar 28, 2025 | Articles, Commentary, Game Recap | 44 Comments

Zach LaVine’s 29 points, Keon Ellis’ six steals, and elite team efficiency fuel dominant 128-107 victory as Sacramento tightens grip on play-in position

Celtics 113, Kings 95: Kings Drop Third Straight, Inch Closer To Falling Out Of Play-In

by Blake | Mar 25, 2025 | Articles, Game Recap | 69 Comments

Boston buries 19 threes to overwhelm Sacramento despite strong efforts from Sabonis and DeRozan; Kings fall below .500 and inch closer to the play-in brink.