Team preview of the Sacramento Kings ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 22-60. Coach: Doug Christie (3rd season, 49-84). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Los Angeles Clippers. Departures: F DeMar DeRozan, G Russell Westbrook. Additions: G Darius Acuff Jr., G Ben Simmons, G Elfrid Payton, F Alex Karaban, G Emanuel Sharp What to expect The excitement of the “Beam Team” that ended the franchise’s 16-year playoff drought in 2023 is firmly in the past and the Kings are once again back in rebuild mode. They are coming off the second 60-loss season in franchise history and seem to […]...

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