en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Sacramento Kings News https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/news The Drive Guys debate if Labaron Philon Jr. should be drawing more serious consideration for the Sacramento Kings lottery pick.Would trading down be the best... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:27:33 GMT Sactown Sports 1140 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56899349 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56899349 false false The Drive Guys were joined by Will Gottlieb, writer for CHGO, to discuss the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings outlook in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft.Plus, ... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:27:25 GMT Sactown Sports 1140 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56899348 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56899348 false false The Sacramento Kings take the next big step in their rebuild with this trade proposal with the Portland Trail Blazers. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:28:39 GMT Will Zimmerle https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56898736 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56898736 false false Mikel Brown’s sudden workout shutdown suggests a top-six draft promise, potentially shielding Sacramento from costly trade-up demands while clearing a path to land top target Darius Acuff. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:34:39 GMT MatthewFeldman https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56898078 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56898078 false false On today's edition of The Drive Guys:- Game 4 of the NBA Finals will tip off tonight at Madison Square Garden- New York holds a 2-1 series lead over San Anto... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:34:04 GMT Sactown Sports 1140 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56898068 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56898068 false false Matt George and Kayla Anderson discuss what it means that Mikel Brown Jr. has shut down predraft workouts, Sam Veccine's most recent mock draft and notes, wh... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:16:14 GMT Sactown Sports 1140 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56897178 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56897178 false false In one year at Houston, established himself as a potential first-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft with his two-way capabilities and dynamic athleticism. But Houston coach Kelvin Sampson believes it’s who Flemings is off the court that will separate the 19-year-old point guard from others in the 2026 draft class. “Well, I think that’s the strength,” Sampson told NBC Sports California in an exclusive phone interview Tuesday. “I think what he does off the court is better than what he does on the court.” Houston had just come off its second consecutive Big 12 championship with a 19-1 conference record. , the point guard who led the Cougars to that success in the 2024-25 season and played all 40 games, returned to Houston for his senior season in 2025-26. Along with Uzan, a couple of other familiar faces returned to the Cougars in 2025. One new face, however, was Flemings’. Sampson shared that Flemings initially didn’t want to step on toes, given that he was the new guy joining a successful program. But one pep talk from Sampson was all it took. “Kingston came in with kind of a compromising attitude where he didn’t want to step on toes,” Sampson said. “So I bring him in my office one day, and I said, ‘Young fella, I didn’t bring you over here to take a back seat. You’re the best player on this team, don’t run from it, embrace it. God gave you these gifts, don’t hide them because somebody was here before you. I want you to know when you climb Mount Everest, if you have this great accomplishment, you take your flag and stick it in, you claim it as your ground. You can still be a great teammate, you can still treat people with respect. But it’s not fair to you or to us if you come in and take a back seat.’ “So I said, ‘You’re either going to be driving this bus or you’re going to be a passenger. You haven’t been a passenger your whole life, so don’t come over here and act like you’re sitting in the back row; you can get up there in the front row and be proud of it.’ I think that’s what he needed at the time, and from that day forward, he was the best player on the team. But he was very respectful of those returning guys. I’ve read comments that they made about what a great teammate Kingston was, how respectful he was. But if you know Kingston, that’s just who he is. He’s very articulate, he’s very bright, he has a good perspective on life. “He puts others first, but when he walks across those lines – he’s a killer.” Flemings had a historically dominant freshman season at Houston, averaging 16.1 points on 47.6-percent shooting from the field and 38.7 percent from 3-point range, with 5.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game. He led the Cougars in scoring, assists and steals – becoming the most decorated freshman in program history. The Kings, who are in need of a starting point guard, . Flemings is one of the many guards who have been projected to go around that range, with other guards such as Darius Acuff Jr., Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown Jr. Sampson explained how Flemings’ game is different from the others. “Well, we played both those teams last year. We played Arkansas and we played Illinois. [Acuff Jr. and Wagler are] both outstanding players. I think it depends on what you’re looking for. Of the three, I think Kingston is the best true point guard, because that’s what he is. He is a point guard. We played Arkansas in New Jersey right before Christmas, and I think Kingston had 28 in that game, and Acuff may have had 25. They’re both really good, but you know, Kingston is 6-foot-4. He sees the floor; he cares more about winning than he does about anything else. He had games where he had eight or nine assists and six points and games where he had 42 points. He does whatever you need him to do. “But he’s true beyond his years. His basketball IQ is off the charts, really understands the game at a high level. It’s only going to get better. When we signed Kingston, he probably weighed about 165 pounds, maybe, and he played last year around 183, 184, something like that. Eventually, he’s going to be 195, and he’s not gonna be 19 years old. Kingston is 19; he’s a teenager. I was looking at the [NBA Finals] game last night. Look at how old [Jalen] Brunson is. [Stephon] Castle is a young guy. Castle also has [Victor] Wembanyama with him. None of these other teams have a Wembanyama, so it’s a little bit harder to be the point guard when you may wind up being the best player on the team. “So Acuff has the strengths, I think he is an elite, elite scorer. Wagler has his strengths. I think he’s a really good basketball player that’s only going to get better. I like all three of them. I just think if you’re looking for a point guard, and based on how you define that position, I think Kingston would be the choice for me.” Another key trait that has separated Flemings from other guards projected to go early in the first round is his defensive capabilities. At least to the so-called “draft experts.” However, Sampson does... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:59:39 GMT Tristi Rodriguez https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896984 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896984 false false The Lakers and Warriors are both expected to explore frontcourt upgrades this offseason. A familiar name may soon enter the conversation. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, league executives expect Kings star Domantas Sabonis to be available on the trade market this summer as Sacramento evaluates ways to reshape its roster. “As for […] The post appeared first on . Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:52:58 GMT Sam Amico https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896916 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896916 false false Going through an NBA Mock trade between the Sacramento Kings and the Phoenix Suns that involves Devin Booker. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:52:17 GMT Gray Deyo https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896902 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896902 false false Support the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/deuceandmoBecome a Deuce & Mo member access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr7VqKCBgBQtBXri_rZ... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:10:34 GMT Deuce & Mo: Talking Kings, NBA & WNBA https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896366 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896366 false false Could Darius Acuff end up in Sacramento?Deuce and Mo react to Acuff talking about his relationship with Kings GM Scott Perry on Draymond Green's podcast and ... Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:10:28 GMT Deuce & Mo: Talking Kings, NBA & WNBA https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896363 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896363 false false The Sacramento Kings need to start building wing depth in the offseason, and unrestricted free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. could help. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:08:30 GMT Ian Goodwillie https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896337 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56896337 false false The Sacramento Kings are projected to take one of these two prospects at pick No. 7. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:33:00 GMT Logan Struck https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56895907 https://sportspyder.com/nba/sacramento-kings/articles/56895907 false false Subscribe for the latest Sacramento sports news & videos!!Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/espn1320/listenVisit our website: https://www.audacy.com/espn13... 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