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Kings see former players thrive as Spurs and Knicks reach finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

Kings see former players thrive as Spurs and Knicks reach finals
Summary

The 2026 NBA Finals features the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs, with former Kings coach Mike Brown and point guard De'Aaron Fox taking center stage. Sacramento Kings ended the season with a disappointing 22-60 record, parting ways with Brown and trading Fox. Brown was fired mid-season following criticism of his team's performance, while Fox preferred a trade to the Spurs after Brown's departure. Both Brown and Fox had previously led the Kings to their best season in two decades just three years prior. Sacramento's decisions are under scrutiny as they watch their former talents contend for a championship.

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  • •Kings finished the season at 22-60.
  • •Mike Brown was fired midway through the 2024-25 season.
  • •De'Aaron Fox was traded to the Spurs after Brown's departure.
  • •Brown and Fox previously led Kings to a playoff appearance.
  • •The Knicks are playing the Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals.
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  • 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Why De'Aaron Fox, Mike Brown make the Sacramento Kings the biggest losers of the NBA Finals
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Here's a look back at why the Kings moved on from Mike Brown and De'Aaron Fox, allowing them to thrive with other teams.

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