Sacramento Kings reflect on 2025-26 season following league-worst record

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Sacramento Kings reflect on 2025-26 season following league-worst record
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The Sacramento Kings concluded a difficult 2025-26 NBA season marked by a 22-60 record and a franchise-record 16-game losing streak. Despite the overall poor performance, individual highlights included a notable fourth-quarter scoring performance by Devin Carter against the Indiana Pacers in March. The team also faced off-court drama, including an NBA investigation into potential tanking following a late-game foul against the Golden State Warriors, though the league eventually ruled the incident a coaching error. Players like Russell Westbrook drew attention for contentious interactions with the media, while a group of players dubbed the "Beam Boys" attempted to maintain team chemistry. Coach Doug Christie faced criticism for failing to implement the high-pressure defensive system promised during training camp. The organization enters the off-season looking to build on the continuity established by the remaining roster.

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  • The Sacramento Kings finished the season with a 22-60 record.
  • Devin Carter scored 22 fourth-quarter points in a comeback win against the Indiana Pacers.
  • The NBA investigated the team for tanking after an intentional foul against the Golden State Warriors.
  • Dennis Schröder received a three-game suspension for an altercation with Luka Dončić.
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Relive the gritty highlights of a chaotic season, from Devin Carter’s scoring outburst to a dramatic NBA investigation and the infectious energy of the "Beam Boys."

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