Eric Sperlazza

Joined: Mar 11, 2025

Eric Sperlazza covers the NBA and Sacramento Kings for Sacramento Kings On SI.

Oct 21, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) during the third quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Oct 13, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (10) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Mar 23, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Sean Pedulla (00) looks on during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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Oct 21, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Dec 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach Lavine (8) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings offense has a lot of work to do as they open the season against the Los Angeles Clippers tonight.

Dec 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie on the sidelines in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings now have an open two-way spot to fill.

Oct 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) warms up before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

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Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk appear to be doubtful for the Sacramento Kings' preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Oct 10, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings' star rookie knows what he needs to work on to help this team.

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward De'andre Hunter (15) drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero (1) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Is a starting spot up for grabs for the Sacramento Kings following two underwhelming preseason games?

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this week.

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie looks on during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings saw a return of a trend dating back to last season in their blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers to start the preseason.

Jan 16, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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What to watch as the Sacramento Kings kick off the 2026-27 preseason against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Apr 10, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings' young big man had a huge offseason.

Sep 28, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings' new point guard duo could turn heads this season.

Jan 29, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings might want to pump the brakes on Jalen Duren.

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie yells during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings have added Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell to their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season.

Eric Sperlazza

Joined: Mar 11, 2025

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