Hoops Rumors

If the Kings had been more patient, maybe Tyrese Haliburton would be nailing clutch shots while leading them on an inspiring run to the NBA Finals. Instead, he was sent to the Pacers in a dramatic six-player deal at the 2022 trade deadline. As Sam Amick of The Athletic notes, the trade originally appeared to be a good move for both teams, but Haliburton’s emergence into stardom … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: Haliburton, Hanlen, Siakam, Trade Deadline

Kings forward Jake LaRavia will be an unrestricted free agent this summer after having his fourth-year team option for 2025/26 — worth $5,163,127 — declined by Memphis last fall. The Grizzlies subsequently traded him to the Kings in February, and Sacramento will not be able to offer him a starting salary that exceeds the declined option. According to Michael Scotto of … [Read more...] about Kings’ Jake LaRavia Discusses Free Agency, Memphis, More

Executives around the NBA generally view Kristaps Porzingis as the Celtics‘ top trade candidate this offseason as the team looks to reduce its salary, says Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Porzingis has played a limited role during Boston’s last two playoff runs due to health issues and will be on an expiring $30.7MM contract in 2025/26. However, the general consensus is that the … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Porzingis, Celtics, Reid, NAW, Magic, Kings

It was just two years ago that the Kings posted their best regular season record (48-34) in nearly two decades. That year's team snapped a streak of 16 straight years out of the playoffs, earned Mike Brown Coach of the Year honors, and introduced the phrase "light the beam" into the NBA lexicon. The vibes were good in Sacramento entering the 2023/24 season, but a 46-win showing … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Sacramento Kings