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Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins rare air with Oscar Robertson, Isiah Thomas after monster game vs. Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings are going to be one of, if not the downright worst team in the NBA this season. But they at least have some slivers of hope to hold on to.
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Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins rare air with Oscar Robertson, Isiah Thomas after monster game vs. Pelicans

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Fri, October 30, 2026 at 5:55 AM UTC·

Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins LeBron James in rare NBA club with fiery stats vs. Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings are still winless through five games into their 2026-27 NBA season, but at least they know they have a special young talent in Darius Acuff Jr . The 19-year-old rookie Acuff went off with an impressive individual performance in Thursday night’s 132-120 loss at the hands of Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans at […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr. joins LeBron James in rare NBA club with fiery stats vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kings Rookie PG Acuff Joins LeBron James in NBA Record Books

Darius Acuff Jr. had his best performance as a pro on Thursday night, dominating the offensive side of the court. But, his scoring and playmaking prowess has not been enough to bring the Kings a victory yet.

Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr.’s bonkers first half includes monster tomahawk throwdown

The Sacramento Kings have hit a slow start to the 2026 NBA season . But NBA Draft find Darius Acuff Jr. is rising as an early highlight. Now he’s added a monster tomahawk throwdown to his reel, coming against the New Orleans Pelicans. Acuff took flight in transition, then put Trey Murphy III on a poster. The recent Arkansas standout went off in the […] The post Kings’ Darius Acuff Jr.’s bonkers first half includes monster tomahawk throwdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kings Rookie PG Acuff Shuts Down Potential Workouts

With Darius Acuff Jr. continuing to find his footing at the NBA level, the Sacramento Kings are giving him the runway to make mistakes. Heading into Thursday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans, Acuff continues to check all the boxes with his level of focus.

Kings Rookie Scores 34, But Not Enough For First Win

Darius Acuff Jr.’s historic double-double couldn't overcome 25 turnovers and a stagnant bench as Sacramento fell to 0-5, granting New Orleans their first victory under Jamahl Mosley.

Three Takeaways As Kings Remain Winless, Fall to Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings drop to 0-5 on the season after falling to the New Orleans Pelicans 132-120.

Darius Acuff hace lo que ningún otro rookie en la historia de la NBA

El base de los Kings y una estadística sin precedentes.

"Come on, man" - Tim Hardaway reacts to Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. firing away at a historic rate

Tim Hardaway reacts to Darius Acuff Jr.'s historic shot volume with a blunt message.

Kings’ Lottery Pick Projections Look Scary After Winless Start

A winless start and lottery reform threaten Sacramento’s rebuilding efforts, leaving Scott Perry to consider veteran trades as the franchise risks missing out on elite draft talent.

Kings vs Pelicans Predictions, Odds, Picks: Darius Acuff is a Goldmine for Bettors

The Sacramento Kings (0-4) and New Orleans Pelicans (0-3) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Smoothie King Center in

Should Kings’ Christie Break up Acuff-Lavine Backcourt?

With a winless start and a staggering -23.7 net rating, Sacramento faces a dilemma: bench an expensive veteran or risk stifling their prized rookie’s development through isolation.

Los Pelicans se apuntan su primer triunfo y los Cavaliers pinchan en Atlanta

En un duelo de colistas, los New Orleans Pelicans lograron el jueves su primera victoria de la temporada de la NBA frente a los Sacramento Kings por 132-120, mientras los Cleveland Cavaliers cayeron en Atlanta en su segunda noche seguida de acción.- Mitchell perdona dos veces - En Atlanta, los Hawks resistieron una última embestida de los Cleveland Cavaliers para ganarles por 114-111.

Why Kings' Darius Acuff Jr. Could Be Better Off Without Zach LaVine

The Sacramento Kings might have to rethink their backcourt pairing.

Could the Kings Break the Record for Worst Start in NBA History?

Following Thursday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sacramento Kings fell to 0-5 and could be a contender to break the record for worst start in NBA history. The post Could the Kings Break the Record for Worst Start in NBA History? appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA expert thinks Sacramento Kings can break Nets and Sixers’ unwanted record after 0-5 start

Kevin O’Connor believes that there is a strong chance that the Sacramento Kings will end up with the worst record to start an NBA season after they dropped their fifth straight game. With their loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the Sacramento Kings are the only team, alongside the Brooklyn Nets, yet to win a game this season.

NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Biggest Standouts After The First Week

Here are the five rookies leading the early Rookie of the Year race after an impressive first week of the 2026-27 NBA season.

The Kings Have One Glaring Bright Spot After 0-4 Start

At least one Sacramento Kings player has tried to stop the bleeding through the first week of the season.

4 “Sell Now” Trade Scenarios For The Kings After A Winless Start

Here are four trades the Kings could explore for Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, and Keegan Murray after their winless start.

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