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Kings Struggle, Rookies Shine Amid Salary Cap Investigation

2/14/2026

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As the NBA approaches the All-Star break, the Sacramento Kings stand 12-44, tying a franchise losses mark while focusing on developing rookies Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell.
Interim head coach Doug Christie of the Sacramento Kings has not shown he can lead a playoff contender.
Investigations are ongoing into an alleged salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer.

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Story summary

As the NBA approaches the All-Star break, the Sacramento Kings stand 12-44, tying a franchise losses mark while focusing on developing rookies Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Dylan Cardwell.
Interim head coach Doug Christie of the Sacramento Kings has not shown he can lead a playoff contender.
Investigations are ongoing into an alleged salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer.