Sacramento Kings

The original team that is now known as the Sacramento Kings was established in 1923.

The Sacramento Kings were established in 1923 as the Rochester Seagrams before moving to various cities and finally settling in Sacramento in 1985.

The team secured a victory in the NBL Championship in 1930 with a record of 19-11.

The Sacramento Kings were established in 1945 as the Rochester Royals before relocating to Sacramento in 1985.

The Sacramento Kings won the NBL title in 1946.

The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They were established in 1945 as the Rochester Royals before moving to Cincinnati, Kansas City, and finally Sacramento.

The merger of the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1949 led to the formation of the NBA, impacting the history of the Sacramento Kings franchise.

The franchise won an NBA championship in 1951 when it was known as the Rochester Royals of New York.

In 1957, the Royals moved to Cincinnati, where they continued to be known as the Royals.

Oscar Robertson, a forward for the Sacramento Kings, participated in the 1960 Olympic Games and achieved a gold medal.

The Sacramento Kings made a remarkable run in the 1981 NBA playoffs, reaching the Western Conference finals. This was the franchise's first playoff victories since 1964, and their only ones ever in Kansas City. Despite finishing the regular season at 40–42, they used a slow half-court game to win the first two rounds, with power forward Reggie King dominating the opposition.

In 1986, the Sacramento Kings joined the NBA, marking a significant moment in the team's history as they transitioned to a new city and league.

Ricky Berry, a promising player for the Kings, tragically passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Fair Oaks, California at the age of 24.

Between 1995 and 2016, the Sacramento Kings introduced a brand new logo featuring the entire team name, a basketball, and a crown in a predominantly blue and grey design.

The Kings made it to the 1996 NBA playoffs, marking their return after a period of little success in subsequent seasons.

Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe were traded to the Washington Wizards for Chris Webber in May 1998. This trade was a key move for the Kings, leading to playoff success after a period of mediocrity.

The Sacramento Kings had a successful season in 2000-01, finishing with a record of 55-27 and securing the 2nd position in the Western Conference. They made it to the Western Conference Semifinals but unfortunately lost. Rick Adelman was the head coach and Chris Webber played a significant role with an average of 11.0 points.

In 2001–02, the Sacramento Kings, led by forwards Chris Webber and Peja Stojakovic, had the best record in the NBA and reached the Western Conference finals, ultimately losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in an exciting seven-game series.

In July 2001, Jason Williams and Nick Anderson were traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies for Mike Bibby and Brent Price. This move was aimed at providing more stability and control at the point guard position for the Sacramento Kings.

In the 2002-03 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings achieved a record of 59-23, securing the 1st position in the Western Conference with a winning percentage of 71.7%. They advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals but unfortunately lost.

The Sacramento Kings had a successful NBA season in 2003-04, finishing with a record of 55-27 and securing the 2nd position in the Western Conference. They reached the Conference Semifinals but unfortunately lost.

The Sacramento Kings had a successful NBA season in 2004-05, finishing with a record of 50-32 and securing the 2nd position out of 52 teams. They had a win percentage of 56.9% and made it to the Western Conference 1st Round, but unfortunately lost.

In the off-season of 2004, Vlade Divac, a key player for the Kings, signed with the Lakers, prompting the Kings to sign Brad Miller to start at center.

In February 2005, Chris Webber, a prominent player for the Kings, was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for three forwards: Corliss Williamson, Kenny Thomas, and Brian Skinner.

In the 2005-06 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings were defeated in the Western Conference 1st Round. The team was led by head coach Rick Adelman and player Brad Miller.

In February 2006, Peja Stojaković was traded for Ron Artest, a talented yet volatile forward known for his temper.

The 2006 off-season began with the news that head coach Rick Adelman's contract would not be renewed, and the Kings named Eric Musselman as his replacement.

In the 2006-07 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings had a record of 33-49 under the coaching of Eric Musselman. Kevin Martin played a significant role with an average of 10.2 points.

In the 2007 off-season, Kevin Martin signed a contract worth $55 million, extending his period with the team for five more years.

The Sacramento Kings finished with a record of 38-44 in the 2007-08 NBA season under the coaching of Reggie Theus. Kevin Martin was a key player with an average of 8.4 points.

The Sacramento Kings had a challenging NBA season in 2009-10, finishing 5th of 5 in their division with a record of 25-57. Paul Westphal was the head coach and Beno Udrih was a key player for the team.

On April 27, 2010, Tyreke Evans became the first Sacramento-era player to receive the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He also achieved the rare feat of averaging 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists per game as a rookie, joining a select group of NBA legends.

In the 2011-12 NBA season, the Sacramento Kings achieved a record of 22 wins and 44 losses, ranking 5th out of 5 in their division. The team experienced changes in coaching staff and had Isaiah Thomas as one of the key players.

On February 20, 2017, the Kings traded DeMarcus Cousins, alongside Omri Casspi to the New Orleans Pelicans for Tyreke Evans, Buddy Hield, Langston Galloway and two future draft picks.

On July 10, 2017, the team signed three veterans—Vince Carter, Zach Randolph, and George Hill.

By December 30, 2018, the team held a 19–16 record.

Earlier in the season, the Kings were rocked by the discovery that their former chief revenue officer, Jeff David, had embezzled $13.4 million in sponsorship payments from the Kings and their corporate partners over four years. David, who had taken a similar position with the Miami Heat, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft and was sentenced to seven years in federal prison.

On August 14, 2020, the Sacramento Kings announced that general manager Vlade Divac would resign from his position. Joe Dumars, a former player and executive for the Detroit Pistons, would be named interim Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations; Dumars had joined the Kings as a special advisor in June of the previous year.

The Kings defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in a double-overtime game with a final score of 176–175, marking the second-highest scoring game in NBA history. The game featured exceptional three-point shooting and high field goal percentages.

The Kings secured a playoff spot by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 120–80, breaking a 16-year playoff drought, which was the longest active playoff drought in the four major North American sports at the time.

De’Aaron Fox scored 44 points in a game, matching his career high, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 130-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.