The Sacramento Kings are sitting at 8-25 heading into 2026, and with the NBA trade deadline just over a month away, the franchise could be making some big changes very soon. In a recent interview with Andscape's Marc J. Spears, Kings general manager Scott Perry opened up about his mentality ahead of the trade deadline.

Analysis: Doug Christie says building a winner takes years — and he and the Kings are playing the long game to get to the playoffs.

Devin Booker scored 33 points, 20 in the first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half for a 129-102 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/kings/onsi as Kings Land UNC Star Forward in Early 2026 NBA Mock Draft.

The Kings, who lost to the Boston Celtics on Thursday, dropped to 1-5 on the second night of back-to-backs. Keegan Murray led the Kings with 23 points after scoring just seven Thursday. Russell Westbrook added 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

The Phoenix Suns are 2-0 against the Sacramento Kings this season. Here's what to know as they face off at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan. 2.

The Los Angeles Clippers are looking to stay hot when they host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Clips have won four in a row over the Lakers, Rockets