Kings Kickoff Against Troubled Rivals | Sacramento Kings News

The Sacramento Kings kick off their 2026-27 season with high stakes against two turbulent California rivals: the Clippers, mired in NBA scandal and trade delays, and the Warriors, who’re taking a “gap year” with minimal offseason moves. After a brutal 22-60 campaign, the Kings are making roster changes and have five preseason games to shake off rust. A win over either team early could spark a turnaround — especially since they beat the Warriors at home last season. This opening stretch is their best shot to set a new tone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82b621511543170c