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Kings sign DaQuan Jeffries to 10-day contract

The Sacramento Kings have been granted an NBA Hardship Exception and subsequently signed guard-forward DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day contract.

This season for the Stockton Kings, Sacramento’s G League affiliate, Jeffries (6-5, 222) has posted averages of 23.5 points (51.8 FG%, 43.8 3pt%, 83.1 FT%), 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.3 minutes per game over 28 regular season games.

Jeffries has appeared in 111 career games in the NBA, including 25 starts, averaging 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game over five seasons for Charlotte, Houston, Memphis, New York and Sacramento.

Kings guard Russell Westbrook injury update

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook recently underwent MRI imaging on his right foot after missing the last two games due to foot soreness. MRI imaging was consistent with irritation in the joint of the first toe on his right foot. Westbrook will be listed as out and further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, who sustained a left ankle sprain on Wednesday, February 25, versus the Houston Rockets, was re-evaluated today. Murray continues to make good progress in the return to play process and has been approved to begin contact basketball activities.

Injury update on Kings center Drew Eubanks

Sacramento Kings center Drew Eubanks has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left thumb. Eubanks sustained the injury on Wednesday, March 11 versus the Charlotte Hornets. Eubanks will undergo surgery to repair the injury on Wednesday, March 18.

Kings sign Killian Hayes

The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Killian Hayes.

Hayes (6-4, 195) has appeared in 10 games (1 start) for Sacramento this season, averaging 3.8 points and 3.3 assists per game. Earlier this season, he made 19 regular season appearances in the G League for the Cleveland Charge, averaging 22.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.7 steals in 32.9 minutes per contest.

Hayes has posted career averages of 7.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.6 minutes per game in 226 career games (151 starts) over six seasons with Sacramento, Detroit and Brooklyn. He was selected seventh overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Pistons after playing for Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga League in 2019-20.

De’Aaron Fox replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2026 NBA All-Star Game

San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Fox will join USA Stripes, while Miami Heat guard Norman Powell, who has ties to Jamaica, will move from USA Stripes to Team World.

The 6-3 Fox has earned his second NBA All-Star selection, his first since the 2022-23 season. In his ninth NBA season, he is averaging 19.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.27 steals in 45 games. Fox was selected to the All-Tournament Team for the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 after averaging 22.3 points, 7.7 assists and 2.00 steals during the Spurs’ run to the Championship Game.

Fox has helped lead San Antonio to a 38-16 record this season, second place in the Western Conference. He joins Spurs teammate Victor Wembanyama (World) and head coach Mitch Johnson (USA Stripes head coach) in the NBA All-Star Game.

Kings guard Dennis Schroder suspended by NBA

The NBA has announced that Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder has been suspended three games without pay for confronting and attempting to strike another player.

The incident occurred approximately 40 minutes following the Kings’ 125-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 28 at Crypto.com Arena, when Schröder sought out the player in an arena hallway and initiated the confrontation.

Schröder will begin serving his suspension tomorrow when the Kings host the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center.

Injury update on Kings forward Keegan Murray

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray underwent an MRI after exiting the game with 4:01 remaining in the third quarter of Sunday night’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Imaging revealed a moderate left ankle sprain. Murray will be listed as out and will be reevaluated in 3-4 weeks.

Injury update on Kings center Domantas Sabonis

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis experienced left knee soreness following the Kings game versus the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, Nov. 16. MRI imaging revealed a partial meniscus tear in Sabonis’s left knee. He will be reevaluated in approximately three to four weeks.

Kings sign Precious Achiuwa

The Sacramento Kings recently signed forward Precious Achiuwa.

In a related move, Sacramento has waived forward Isaac Jones.

Achiuwa (6-8, 243) has appeared in 320 career NBA games (72 starts), accruing averages of 7.6 points (48.4 FG%) and 5.7 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per game with Miami (2020-21), Toronto (2021-24) and New York (2023-25). He has played in 26 career postseason games, averaging 5.0 points (48.7 FG%) and 3.2 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game with the Heat, Raptors and Knicks. Originally selected 20th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat, Achiuwa was selected to the NBA Rising Stars during both his rookie and sophomore seasons (2021, 2022).

Kings sign Russell Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Russell Westbrook.

“Russell embodies the identity we’re striving for in Sacramento,” said Kings General Manager Scott Perry. “His resume speaks for itself and I’m excited to work with someone so accomplished, who is fully committed to competing and winning. We expect him to strengthen our point guard position and provide leadership both on and off the court.”

Westbrook spent the 2024-25 season with the Denver Nuggets, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 75 games (36 starts). He ranked 18th in assists and 19th in steals per game and finished last season 13th in both total assists (457) and steals (106).

The 17-year NBA veteran joins Sacramento with a resume that includes the 2016-2017 League MVP award, nine All-NBA honors (two-time 1st Team, five-time 2nd Team, two-time 3rd Team), nine All-Star appearances and two All-Star game MVPs, while also being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021-22. Westbrook is the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles (203) and previously led the League in scoring (2014-15, 2016-17) and assists (2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21).