Sacramento Kings prepare for 2026-27 season without Ben Simmons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Sacramento Kings enter the 2026-27 NBA season following a disappointing 22-60 record last year. With the loss of Ben Simmons due to a torn Achilles injury, the team remains hopeful due to the return of key players like Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and rookie Darius Acuff Jr. Most players reported healthy and ready for competition after a tumultuous previous season. The Kings’ coaching staff emphasizes the importance of player performance to improve from last year's struggles, aiming to defy low expectations this season.
- •Kings finished last season with a 22-60 record
- •Ben Simmons out for the season with a torn Achilles
- •Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine return healthy
- •Darius Acuff Jr. has impressed in training camp
- •Coaching staff emphasizes player performance for success
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — 4 reasons the Sacramento Kings are better than you think despite Simmons loss
"Sacramento Kings are coming into the 2026-27 season with low expectations. Here's why they can be better than expected.
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