2024–25 Sacramento Kings season

The 2024–25 Sacramento Kings season is the 80th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and 40th season in the city of Sacramento.[1] On December 27, 2024, the Kings fired Mike Brown. Doug Christie was named the interim head coach.[2]

2024–25 Sacramento Kings season
Head coachMike Brown (fired)
Doug Christie (interim)
General managerMonte McNair
PresidentJohn Rinehart
Owner(s)Vivek Ranadivé
ArenaGolden 1 Center
Results
Record18–19 (.486)
PlaceDivision: 4th (Pacific)
Conference: 11th (Western)

Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionNBC Sports California
CBS 13
RadioKHTK Sports 1140
< 2023–24 2025–26 >

Draft picks

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Round Pick Player Position Nationality College / club
1 13 Devin Carter PG   United States Providence
2 45 Jamal Shead PG   United States Houston

The Kings had one first-round pick and one second-round picks entering the draft (which was two days long instead of one day like it previously has been since the NBA draft was shortened down to two rounds in 1989).[3][4]

Roster

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Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
G 22 Carter, Devin 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2002-03-18 Providence
F 24 Crawford, Isaiah (TW) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2001-11-01 Louisiana Tech
F 99 Crowder, Jae 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1990-07-06 Marquette
G/F 10 DeRozan, DeMar 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1989-08-07 USC
G 23 Ellis, Keon 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2000-01-08 Alabama
G 5 Fox, De'Aaron 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1997-12-20 Kentucky
G/F 9 Huerter, Kevin 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 1998-08-27 Maryland
G 20 Jones, Colby (GL) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 207 lb (94 kg) 2002-05-28 Xavier
F 17 Jones, Isaac (TW) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 2000-07-11 Washington State
G 15 Jones, Mason (TW) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1998-07-21 Arkansas
C 25 Len, Alex 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1993-06-16 Maryland
F 41 Lyles, Trey 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 234 lb (106 kg) 1995-11-05 Kentucky
F 7 McDermott, Doug 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1992-01-03 Creighton
G 3 McLaughlin, Jordan 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1996-04-09 USC
G 0 Monk, Malik 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1998-02-04 Kentucky
F 13 Murray, Keegan 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2000-08-19 Iowa
F/C 11 Sabonis, Domantas 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1996-05-03 Gonzaga
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  •   Injured

Roster
Last transaction: January 7, 2025

Standings

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Division

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Pacific DivisionWLPCTGBHomeRoadDivGP
Los Angeles Lakers2016.55612‍–‍58‍–‍116–236
Los Angeles Clippers2016.55612‍–‍68‍–‍105–236
Golden State Warriors1818.5002.010‍–‍108‍–‍81–636
Sacramento Kings1819.4862.510‍–‍128‍–‍73–637
Phoenix Suns1619.4573.510‍–‍86‍–‍115–435

Conference

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Western Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBGP
1Oklahoma City Thunder *305.85735
2Houston Rockets *2412.6676.536
3Memphis Grizzlies2413.6497.037
4Denver Nuggets2015.57110.035
5Dallas Mavericks2116.56810.037
6Los Angeles Lakers *2016.55610.536
7Los Angeles Clippers2016.55610.536
8Minnesota Timberwolves1917.52811.536
9Golden State Warriors1818.50012.536
10San Antonio Spurs1818.50012.536
11Sacramento Kings1819.48613.037
12Phoenix Suns1619.45714.035
13Portland Trail Blazers1223.34318.035
14Utah Jazz926.25721.035
15New Orleans Pelicans730.18924.037

Game log

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Preseason

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2024 preseason game log
Total: 0–5 (Home: 0–2; Road: 0–3)
Preseason: 0–5 (home: 0–2; road: 0–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
1 October 9 Golden State L 112–122 DeMar DeRozan (15) Alex Len (9) Alex Len (5) Golden 1 Center
17,889
0–1
2 October 11 @ Golden State L 106–109 De'Aaron Fox (19) Domantas Sabonis (13) DeMar DeRozan (6) Chase Center
18,064
0–2
3 October 13 Portland L 85–105 Alex Len (13) Domantas Sabonis (8) Domantas Sabonis (7) Golden 1 Center
14,788
0–3
4 October 15 @ Utah L 114–117 Domantas Sabonis (29) Domantas Sabonis (17) Domantas Sabonis (8) Delta Center
14,976
0–4
5 October 17 @ L.A. Clippers L 91–113 Domantas Sabonis (24) Len, Sabonis (9) McLaughlin, Sabonis (5) Intuit Dome
13,800
0–5
2024–25 preseason schedule

Regular season

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2024–25 game log
Total: 18–19 (Home: 10–12; Road: 8–7)
October: 2–2 (home: 1–1; road: 1–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
1 October 24 Minnesota L 115–117 DeMar DeRozan (26) Keegan Murray (11) De'Aaron Fox (11) Golden 1 Center
18,049
0–1
2 October 26 @ L.A. Lakers L 127–131 Domantas Sabonis (29) Domantas Sabonis (12) Fox, Sabonis (10) Crypto.com Arena
18,997
0–2
3 October 28 Portland W 111–98 De'Aaron Fox (24) Domantas Sabonis (13) Domantas Sabonis (7) Golden 1 Center
16,426
1–2
4 October 29 @ Utah W 113–96 Domantas Sabonis (28) Domantas Sabonis (11) DeMar DeRozan (8) Delta Center
18,175
2–2
November: 7–9 (home: 3–5; road: 4–4)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
5 November 1 @ Atlanta W 123–115 De'Aaron Fox (31) Domantas Sabonis (14) Monk, Sabonis (6) State Farm Arena
15,156
3–2
6 November 2 @ Toronto L 128–131 (OT) DeMar DeRozan (33) Domantas Sabonis (20) Domantas Sabonis (10) Scotiabank Arena
19,815
3–3
7 November 4 @ Miami W 111–110 De'Aaron Fox (28) Domantas Sabonis (16) Domantas Sabonis (7) Kaseya Center
19,604
4–3
8 November 6 Toronto W 122–107 DeMar DeRozan (27) Keegan Murray (12) Domantas Sabonis (13) Golden 1 Center
16,026
5–3
9 November 8 L.A. Clippers L 98–107 De'Aaron Fox (31) Domantas Sabonis (12) DeRozan, Sabonis (6) Golden 1 Center
17,832
5–4
10 November 10 @ Phoenix W 127–118 (OT) DeMar DeRozan (34) Keegan Murray (14) De'Aaron Fox (8) Footprint Center
17,071
6–4
11 November 11 @ San Antonio L 96–116 De'Aaron Fox (24) Domantas Sabonis (12) DeMar DeRozan (6) Frost Bank Center
17,163
6–5
12 November 13 Phoenix W 127–104 De'Aaron Fox (29) Domantas Sabonis (10) De'Aaron Fox (10) Golden 1 Center
16,204
7–5
13 November 15 Minnesota L 126–130 (OT) De'Aaron Fox (60) Domantas Sabonis (12) De'Aaron Fox (7) Golden 1 Center
16,478
7–6
14 November 16 Utah W 121–117 De'Aaron Fox (49) Keegan Murray (6) De'Aaron Fox (9) Golden 1 Center
16,568
8–6
15 November 18 Atlanta L 108–109 Keon Ellis (33) Trey Lyles (10) De'Aaron Fox (7) Golden 1 Center
16,333
8–7
16 November 22 @ L.A. Clippers L 88–104 De'Aaron Fox (29) Domantas Sabonis (15) De'Aaron Fox (7) Intuit Dome
16,228
8–8
17 November 24 Brooklyn L 103–108 De'Aaron Fox (31) Domantas Sabonis (18) Domantas Sabonis (7) Golden 1 Center
16,750
8–9
18 November 25 Oklahoma City L 109–130 DeMar DeRozan (30) Murray, Sabonis (10) DeMar DeRozan (6) Golden 1 Center
17,832
8–10
19 November 27 @ Minnesota W 115–104 Monk, Sabonis (27) Domantas Sabonis (12) Malik Monk (9) Target Center
18,978
9–10
20 November 29 @ Portland L 106–115 Malik Monk (29) Domantas Sabonis (14) Domantas Sabonis (11) Moda Center
17,565
9–11
December: 5–8 (home: 3–6; road: 2–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
21 December 1 San Antonio L 125–127 DeMar DeRozan (28) Domantas Sabonis (13) De'Aaron Fox (9) Golden 1 Center
16,014
9–12
22 December 3 Houston W 120–111 Domantas Sabonis (27) Murray, Sabonis (7) Malik Monk (12) Golden 1 Center
15,019
10–12
23 December 5 @ Memphis L 110–115 DeMar DeRozan (26) Domantas Sabonis (13) Domantas Sabonis (6) FedExForum
15,776
10–13
24 December 6 @ San Antonio W 140–113 DeMar DeRozan (23) Domantas Sabonis (16) De'Aaron Fox (8) Frost Bank Center
16,796
11–13
25 December 8 Utah W 141–97 Kevin Huerter (26) Damontas Sabonis (12) De'Aaron Fox (9) Golden 1 Center
15,706
12–13
26 December 12 @ New Orleans W 111–109 Domantas Sabonis (32) Domantas Sabonis (20) Malik Monk (9) Smoothie King Center
15,488
13–13
27 December 16 Denver L 129–130 De'Aaron Fox (29) Domantas Sabonis (14) Malik Monk (10) Golden 1 Center
16,936
13–14
28 December 19 L.A. Lakers L 100–113 De'Aaron Fox (26) Domantas Sabonis (12) Domantas Sabonis (9) Golden 1 Center
17,832
13–15
29 December 21 L.A. Lakers L 99–103 De'Aaron Fox (31) Domantas Sabonis (19) Malik Monk (8) Golden 1 Center
17,832
13–16
30 December 22 Indiana L 95–122 De'Aaron Fox (23) Damontas Sabonis (21) De'Aaron Fox (7) Golden 1 Center
17,832
13–17
31 December 26 Detroit L 113–114 De'Aaron Fox (26) Keegan Murray (12) DeRozan, Fox, Len (4) Golden 1 Center
17,832
13–18
32 December 28 @ L.A. Lakers L 122–132 De'Aaron Fox (29) Damontas Sabonis (12) De'Aaron Fox (12) Crypto.com Arena
18,997
13–19
33 December 30 Dallas W 110–100 De'Aaron Dox (33) Damontas Sabonis (16) Damontas Sabonis (7) Golden 1 Center
14–19
January: 4–0 (home: 3–0; road: 1–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
34 January 1 Philadelphia W 113–107 De'Aaron Fox (35) Domantas Sabonis (21) Domantas Sabonis (7) Golden 1 Center
16,024
15–19
35 January 3 Memphis W 138–133 Malik Monk (31) Domantas Sabonis (10) Monk, Sabonis (6) Golden 1 Center
16,601
16–19
36 January 5 @ Golden State W 129–99 Malik Monk (26) Domantas Sabonis (13) Domantas Sabonis (12) Chase Center
18,064
17–19
37 January 6 Miami W 123–118 (2OT) DeMar DeRozan (30) Domantas Sabonis (18) Domantas Sabonis (11) Golden 1 Center
17,832
18–19
38 January 10 @ Boston TD Garden
39 January 12 @ Chicago United Center
40 January 14 @ Milwaukee Fiserv Forum
41 January 16 Houston Golden 1 Center
42 January 19 Washington Golden 1 Center
43 January 22 Golden State Golden 1 Center
44 January 23 @ Denver Ball Arena
45 January 25 @ New York Madison Square Garden
46 January 27 @ Brooklyn Barclays Center
47 January 29 @ Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center
February : 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
48 February 1 @ Oklahoma City Paycom Center
49 February 3 @ Minnesota Target Center
50 February 5 Orlando Golden 1 Center
51 February 6 @ Portland Moda Center
52 February 8 New Orleans Golden 1 Center
53 February 10 @ Dallas American Airlines Center
54 February 12 @ New Orleans Smoothie King Center
55 February 13 @ New Orleans Smoothie King Center
56 February 21 Golden State Golden 1 Center
57 February 24 Charlotte Golden 1 Center
58 February 26 @ Utah Delta Center
March : 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
59 March 1 @ Houston Toyota Center
60 March 3 @ Dallas American Airlines Center
61 March 5 @ Denver Ball Arena
62 March 7 San Antonio Golden 1 Center
63 March 9 @ L.A. Clippers Intuit Dome
64 March 10 New York Golden 1 Center
65 March 13 @ Golden State Chase Center
66 March 14 @ Phoenix Footprint Center
67 March 17 Memphis Golden 1 Center
68 March 19 Cleveland Golden 1 Center
69 March 20 Chicago Golden 1 Center
70 March 22 Milwaukee Golden 1 Center
71 March 24 Boston Golden 1 Center
72 March 25 Oklahoma City Golden 1 Center
73 March 27 Portland Golden 1 Center
74 March 29 @ Orlando Kia Center
75 March 31 @ Indiana Gainbridge Fieldhouse
April : 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
76 April 2 @ Washington Capital One Arena
77 April 4 @ Charlotte Spectrum Center
78 April 6 @ Cleveland Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
79 April 7 @ Detroit Little Caesars Arena
80 April 9 Denver Golden 1 Center
81 April 11 L.A. Clippers Golden 1 Center
82 April 13 Phoenix Golden 1 Center
2024–25 season schedule

NBA Cup

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The groups were revealed during the tournament announcement on July 12, 2024.[5][6]

West Group A

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Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification
1 Houston Rockets 4 3 1 454 414 +40 Advance to knockout stage
2 Los Angeles Clippers 4 2 2 427 411 +16
3 Minnesota Timberwolves 4 2 2 418 431 −13
4 Portland Trail Blazers 4 2 2 430 457 −27
5 Sacramento Kings 4 1 3 429 445 −16
Source: NBA
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Transactions

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Trades

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June 28, 2024[7] To Sacramento Kings
Jalen McDaniels
To Toronto Raptors
Davion Mitchell
Sasha Vezenkov
Draft rights to Jamal Shead (No. 45)
2025 POR second-round pick
July 8, 2024[8] Three-team trade
To Sacramento Kings
DeMar DeRozan (sign-and-trade) (from Chicago)
To Chicago Bulls
Chris Duarte (from Sacramento)
RaiQuan Gray (two-way contract) (from San Antonio)
Two future second-round picks (from Sacramento)
Cash considerations (from Sacramento)
To San Antonio Spurs
Harrison Barnes (from Sacramento)
2031 first-round pick swap right (from Sacramento)

Free agency

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Re-signed

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Date Player Ref.
July 6 Malik Monk [9]
July 9 Alex Len [10]

Additions

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Date Player Former Team Ref.
July 3 Isaiah Crawford Louisiana Tech Bulldogs [11]
Isaac Jones Washington State Cougars
July 7 Jordan McLaughlin Minnesota Timberwolves [12]
July 24 Orlando Robinson Miami Heat [13]
July 27 Boogie Ellis USC Trojans [14]
August 14 Skal Labissière Stockton Kings [15]
September 6 Terry Taylor Chicago Bulls [16]
September 28 Brodric Thomas Ontario Clippers [17]
November 27 Jae Crowder Milwaukee Bucks [18]

References

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  1. ^ "Sacramento Kings Franchise Index". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Mike Brown Relieved as Kings Head Coach". NBA.com. December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Quinn, Sam (May 13, 2024). "2024 NBA Draft order: Complete list of picks as Atlanta Hawks win No. 1 selection in Lottery". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "2024 NBA Draft Order: Picks 1-58". NBA.com. May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "NBA unveils new logo and game dates for Emirates NBA Cup 2024". NBA.com. July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  6. ^ "Emirates NBA Cup 2024: Group Draw Results". NBA.com. July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "Sacramento Kings Acquire Jalen McDaniels". NBA.com. June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "Sacramento Kings Acquire DeMar DeRozan". NBA.com. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "Sacramento Kings Re-Sign Malik Monk". NBA.com. July 6, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  10. ^ "Sacramento Kings Re-Sign Alex Len". NBA.com. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  11. ^ "Sacramento Kings Sign Isaiah Crawford and Isaac Jones to Two-Way Contracts". NBA.com. July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Anderson, Jason (July 7, 2024). "Former Timberwolves point guard Jordan McLaughlin signs free-agent contract with Kings". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Anderson, Jason (July 24, 2024). "Kings sign former Miami Heat, Fresno State center Orlando Robinson to one-year contract". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  14. ^ Anderson, Jason (July 27, 2024). "Kings sign undrafted former USC guard Boogie Ellis after strong showing in summer league". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Cartoscelli, Frankie (August 14, 2024). "Stockton Kings bring back Skal Labissiere". Sactown Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  16. ^ Cartoscelli, Frankie (September 6, 2024). "Sacramento Kings add Terry Taylor to training camp roster". Sactown Sports.
  17. ^ Nunes, Brenden (September 28, 2024). "Kings sign 6'5 guard Brodric Thomas prior to camp". Sactown Sports.
  18. ^ "Kings Sign Jae Crowder". NBA.com. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.