Sacramento Kings 2026-27 NBA Season Preview - Avoid Relegation

Sacramento Kings fans have plenty to watch as Darius Acuff Jr. steps into the spotlight and Zach LaVine’s uncertain future clouds the franchise’s direction. Can Keegan Murray reclaim his status as a cornerstone, or is this truly the dawn of Acuff's era? With Domantas Sabonis aiming to return to All-Star form and Malik Monk’s role still in flux, the Kings’ blueprint remains in question. Josh Lloyd teams up with James Ham to break down the Kings’ rebuild, dissecting Scott Perry’s roster construction, Doug Christie’s coaching challenges, and the high-pressure stakes looming over Sacramento’s management. They also dive into the impact of veteran departures, the defensive liabilities in the new backcourt, and whether this squad can avoid the dreaded NBA relegation zone. Will this season mark a turning point, or another year of frustration for Kings fans?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.