A Royal Pain

2 weeks ago | aroyalpain.com | Brandon Marcus

If only they could have seen this comingLately, it feels like the past is uglier than ever for the Sacramento Kings. The days when fans ecstatically got to watch their team light the beam seem like ages ago, and many people are hunkering down for years of lackluster basketball. The front office isn't sitting still. Although there is debate about how aggressive they will be, they will do something this summer in hopes of improving the team.

2 weeks ago | aroyalpain.com | Brandon Marcus

Rebuilding? Running it back? It may be a mix of both in SacramentoWednesday was a busy day for Sacramento Kings fans, because they got a bit of news trickling out from inside the team. First of all, there was a rumor that DeMar DeRozan could be on the move, possibly to the Miami Heat. Then, we heard that the Kings might be thinking of adding Tyus Jones to their lineup in the summer. On top of all that, there is still some speculation about Domantas Sabonis and others on the team.

3 weeks ago | aroyalpain.com | Dan Favale

Sacramento better hope it doesn't come to this. The Sacramento Kings better hope Domantas Sabonis is on board with whatever plan they map out this summer. Because if he’s not, it’s going to set them back…years. Sure, prospective trade requests are part of an NBA team's life cycle. If Sabonis wants out, the Kings can theoretically net a bunch of assets for his services, and begin anew. But this presumes that a mega offer will be on the table. It might not be—and there's a big reason why.

3 weeks ago | aroyalpain.com | Will Eudy

This could be where DeRozan heads next. If the Sacramento Kings end up moving DeMar DeRozan, one seemingly likely destination for him would be the Miami Heat. Firstly, let's go through why the Kings moving him is something that should be considered likely to happen. DeRozan was originally dealt to Sacramento in July of 2024 via the sign-and-trade deal that sent Harrison Barnes to San Antonio.

3 weeks ago | aroyalpain.com | Brandon Marcus

Fans need to strap in for a bumpy ride. The NBA offseason hasn't even officially started yet, but we are already hearing tons of rumors about the Sacramento Kings. We recently reported on a potential trade for Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors, and there has been plenty of buzz around DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and others leaving the team. On Tuesday, basketball icon Paul Pierce made some noise when he suggested that the Kings pick up the phone and call the Denver Nuggets.