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Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. has wasted no time attempting shots left and right in his first few games in the NBA. Acuff has attempted 20 or more shots in each of his first four games, becoming just the second player in NBA history to do that to start his career: The other … The post NBA rookie pulls off wild feat only Wilt Chamberlain had accomplished appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Sacramento Kings sank to the bottom of the Western Conference on Tuesday as they remained winless in four games. The Kings were trampled by the San Antonio Spurs, 130-103, at Frost Bank Center. The Kings allowed 80 points in the first half, which proved to be their undoing. De’Andre Hunter had 24 points, including […] The post Domantas Sabonis grabs attention with 10-word post after Kings’ 4th straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sacramento looks for its first win as San Antonio attempts to build on Saturday's victory over Dallas. Here's how to watch.
Free-agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. could receive another opportunity in the NBA, with the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings emerging as potential destinations after the Milwaukee Bucks waived him before the 2026-27 season. Both teams are monitoring their backcourt situations and could consider pursuing Porter as circumstances develop, NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer […] The post NBA rumors: Nuggets, Kings named as suitors for recently cut Bucks guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. reached a historic milestone in Sunday night’s 123-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, setting a new NBA record for field-goal attempts through a player’s first three career games. The seventh overall pick has attempted 73 shots to begin his professional career, surpassing Kevin Durant’s previous mark of 64, […] The post Kings G Darius Acuff Jr. is chucking at unprecedented levels in NBA history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Probably to the surprise of no one, the Sacramento Kings are off to a 0-3 start to the season. The Kings lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 123-112, at Golden 1 Center on Sunday. The Kings are expected to be among the bottom-dwelling teams after not making big moves in the offseason despite coming off another […] The post Zach LaVine points out issue amid Kings’ 0-3 start to 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sacramento Kings are still searching for their first win in the early-goings of the 2026-27 season, but rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. has been a major bright spot. Despite the Kings’ most recent loss, 123-113 to the Memphis Grizzlies, Acuff had another big game, surpassing former Kings guard Jason Williams for third most points […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. passes Jason Williams on Kings’ all-time list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings.
On Sunday evening, the Memphis Grizzlies will hit the road to take on the Sacramento Kings in the third game of the season for both teams. Both the Grizzlies and Kings have players listed on the injury report for this game with various ailments. Here’s everything we know about the injury status of both squads […] The post Grizzlies vs. Kings injury report: Zach Edey, Cedric Coward, Keegan Murray all listed appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Rookie Sacramento Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. is giving Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard some serious props ahead of their first-ever matchup. Speaking to Kings NBA insider James Ham yesterday (Oct. 22), Acuff commended Lillard’s work ethic while noting an overlap in the way they play. “I see a lot of similarities in my […] The post Kings Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Gives Damian Lillard Flowers Before First Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.
NBA fans react to Domantas Sabonis taking a cryptic jab at rookie teammate Darius Acuff Jr. after opening night loss to the Clippers.
Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone. Acuff will be eager to redeem […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. shows love to Damian Lillard ahead of Kings-Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. woke up on Wednesday feeling dangerous. He probably should have kept sleeping. Acuff made his debut with the Kings against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. The rookie guard, however, left a lot to be desired, as the Clippers blew out the Kings, 121-96. Acuff scored 12 points […] The post Darius Acuff Jr.’s Kings debut was way too KANGZ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback has ended before it even began. The 30-year-old reportedly suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Sacramento Kings’ practice on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Simmons had an MRI that confirmed the season-ending injury. Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon … The post Ben Simmons suffers torn Achilles ahead of NBA return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook remains unsigned after a strong 2025-26 season with the Sacramento Kings. Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, and 5.4 rebounds…
The 2026 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and teams around the league continue to gather intel on what is a heavily talented top end of the draft with several potential future All-Stars. Of course, what happens at the very top of the draft with AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson will dictate how […] The post 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Latest AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson intel, all 60 picks post-combine appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Kings are reportedly targeting a promising young guard as they prepare for a crucial decision in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Many fantasy basketball managers already have their dream rosters in mind for the 2026-27 season. Are any members of the 2026 NBA Draft class making the cut? Adding rookies to your fantasy roster can seem tricky since the jump from college ball to the NBA hits every player differently. However, ...
The Los Angeles Clippers’ season ended in disappointment once again, but things quickly shifted to the NBA Draft Lottery with a chance to land the fifth or sixth pick in June’s NBA Draft. The Indiana Pacers were hopeful to keep that pick with a greater than 53 percent chance at landing a top four pick. […] The post Rumor: The ‘chatter’ surrounding Clippers after stealing No. 5 pick from Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Darius Acuff Jr. knows what he can bring to the table for an NBA team. Following a historic season at Arkansas, the freshman phenom says he’ll change the fortunes of whatever franchise selects him in the 2026 NBA Draft. “Definitely a superstar point guard,” Acuff said of what he’ll bring to his next team. “[I’ll] […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. makes ‘superstar’ guarantee while addressing defensive criticisms appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Arkansas Razorbacks standouts Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas deliver friendly trash talk to each other during the 2026 NBA Draft Combine.
Arkansas’ star Trevon Brazile says Darius Acuff Jr. has been working on his defensive game all season.
It is officially draft season in the NBA. With just about seven weeks until the 2026 NBA Draft, it’s time for a look at our first Big Board 1.0 here at ClutchPoints, which is headlined by AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer in a stacked draft class. With the NBA Draft Lottery less than […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Big Board 1.0: Where top 100 rank before lottery selection appeared first on ClutchPoints.
John Calipari and Arkansas have been busy in the offseason. Apart from the two transfer portal additions, the Razorbacks also have four promising freshmen in the ranks. Arkansas had a decent Sweet 16 run last season. They would be looking to go beyond that this year. They had an immense talent in Darius Acuff Jr., […]
