Evan Burau

I follow the Sacramento Kings players, bloggers, writers and passionate fans.

[Matthew Keys @MatthewKeysLive]

@californiapost And the Kings.

You’re the CALIFORNIA Post. Not the LA Post. Remember that.

[Tristi Rodriguez @tristi_r14]

Darius Acuff Sr. to me on the noise around his son's defense:

"It's a competitive sport, so it comes with the heat. But he doesn't listen to any of that. He knows he can be better defensively, & he's going to show that he is. He's ready for that challenge. He'll be fine."

[Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham]

In case there was any doubt, I'm told that Kings second-round draft pick Emanuel Sharp will most definitely be a roster player for Sacramento, avoiding a two-way player deal.

[Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA]

The Sacramento Kings declined their team option for Killian Hayes, a league sourced told @spotrac.

Hayes will now be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is opting into his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.

[Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes]

BREAKING: Due to sizable distance apart in negotiations, Detroit Pistons restricted free agent center Jalen Duren will meet with the Sacramento Kings at the start of free agency with the intentions of structuring a sign-&-trade out of Detroit.

[Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes]

Reporting on @NBATV about Jalen Duren’s preference to sign with the Sacramento Kings and the dilemma the Detroit Pistons are faced with:

[Scot Pollard @ScotPollard31]

Sometimes I forget how good we were. We were Kings!

[Hater Report @HaterReport]

Sophie Cunningham talks about her viral pointing meme:

“I think it’s dumb. But it was pissing her off, and I couldn’t help myself” 🤣

[FOX Sports @FOXSports]

THE KNOCKOUT STAGE IS SET 🍿

[waves @916Waves]

Emmanuel Sharp posted this back in May before he ever got drafted by the Kings. The Kings jersey is the only pre draft workout jersey he posted indicating he been knew he was getting drafted by the Kings.

[ESPN 1320 Sacramento @ESPN1320]

.@CoachCalArk joined The Jump earlier and discussed why Darius Acuff Jr wanted to be drafted by the Sacramento Kings ⬇️

[Sactown Sports 1140 @Sactown1140]

"This guy's a proven winner. He doesn't take losing lightly... This dude is going to bring 'DA5 Showtime Live' to Sactown, and turn y'all into a show town."

Darius Acuff Jr.'s youth coach, Virgil “Coach V” Phillips, joined @KaylaAndersonTV & @BrendenNunesNBA to share some GREAT stories about the new Kings PG:
https://t.co/jYM8BOmK0h

[𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐟𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞 @AcuffMUSE]

Former super star guard and former Sacramento King on Darius Acuff:

"He's a winner, he's a leader...he's my favorite player in the draft."

Game Respects Game 🤝

(per @NBATV) #LightTheBeam #Kings

[ExtraXTime @FTextraTime]

#FIFAWorldCup Round of 32 Matches as it Stands

[Joseph Duarte @Joseph_Duarte]

Right after Emanuel Sharp was picked, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson got a phone call from Kings GM Scott Perry.
“Emanuel has a pathway to the floor,” Sampson said by phone from Tampa, Fla. “They’re drafting him to come in and play. That’s an awesome opportunity for him.”

[SleeperKings @SleeperSacKings]

We took Emanuel Sharp with the 45th pick in the 2026 NBA draft!

His reaction:

[waves @916Waves]

Kings potential starting lineup :
C. Sabonis (comeback year)
PF. Keegan (healthy keegs )
SF. Deandre Hunter (solid role 3 & D)
SG. Zach Lavine (likely to be moved)
PG. Darius Acuff (RoY)

Bench Unit:
Alex Karaban
Malik Monk
Max Reynaud
Nique Clifford
Emmanuel Sharp

[Run It Back @RunItBackFDTV]

"Darius didn't go home for Christmas because he wanted to work out. That was not DeMarcus Cousins." - @CoachCalArk

"Coach, I didn't go home or have a car. What are we talking about?" - @boogiecousins

😂💯

@MichelleDBeadle | @ChandlerParsons | @TeamLou23

[Tristi Rodriguez @tristi_r14]

Lou Will asked Arkansas coach John Calipari about the concern around Darius Acuff’s defense.

Coach Cal: “He was such a good scorer, I didn’t give a shit about his defense.”

(via: @RunItBackFDTV)