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6. Year 2. The news broke early Sunday that Doug Christie will return for another season, despite the 22-60 record. The team stayed together, despite injuries, ineffective play and losses. The rookies developed, but the team needs more talent asap.

5. The punch list. Every player will have a list of things to work on during the summer. For Dylan Cardwell, he needs to work on film study and 5v5 play to cut back on fouls. It's the cheap ones that get him every time. Cardwell scored 6 points and grabbed 8 boards.

4. Dealing. Devin Carter looked to get out and run the entire game. He also showed an unselfish side, setting up his teammates all game. He isn't a natural point guard, but Carter managed to score 8 points with a career-best 8 assists and 6 rebounds.

3. Leave them wanting more. Precious Achiuwa finished off his first season in Sacramento with a bang. The 26-year-old big man is a free agent and would like to return. The Kings will have competition for his services. Precious scored 27 points and grabbed 11 boards.

2. Trebuchet. Maxime Raynaud has shown plenty in his rookie season, but against the Blazers bigs, the coaching staff had him on the perimeter hoisting threes. Raynaud knocked down 3-for-4 from deep on his way to 21 points and 9 rebounds. Can't wait for Max 2.0.

1. Aggressive. Nique Clifford went to work. He got to his spots on the floor and used his athleticism to shoot over his defender. Clifford was efficient, hitting 8-for-11 from the field on his way to 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. His confidence is at an all-time high.

It's over. The Sacramento Kings finished off the 2025-26 season like so many other games this season. They battled, but in the end, came up short, this time to the Portland Trail Blazers. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings lose 122-110 to end the year at 22-60:

Regal Relegation. (trade marked)

Kings trail 96-84 heading to the fourth. Precious Achiuwa leads with 22 points. Nique Clifford has 20 and Maxime Raynaud has 15.

Kings got roasted in the second quarter, trail the Blazers 77-57 heading to the half. Nique Clifford and Precious Achiuwa lead with 14 points. Maxime Raynaud has 13.

Kings and Blazers tied at 33-33 after 1Q. Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud lead the team with 10 points each.

Starters:

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6. Out with a bang. Malik Monk looked motivated from the moment he stepped on the court. He talked trash with Steph Curry and hit one shot after another early on. Monk finished the night with 11 points on 3-for-4 from long range. Monk played 10 first half minutes.

5. One more start. With DeMar DeRozan sitting out just his fourth game of the season, Daeqwon Plowden picked up the start and had a solid game, finishing with 20 points, a career-best 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.

4. Rookie moment. Dylan Cardwell has completely regained his form. Cardwell hit a buzzer beating 3 to end the first quarter and had some spectacular defensive plays. He finished the game with 7 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 steals. He brings so much energy.

3. Show some fight. Maxime Raynaud had enough of Draymond Green and the two exchanged words. The Kings' rookie had a nice game, battling against a bunch of vets. Raynaud scored 23 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.

2. Every game is an opportunity. Nique Clifford is trying to finish his rookie season the right way. He struggled with his shot early, but recovered to score 20 points to go with 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. He looks confident and ready to build in the offseason.

1. Finish strong. Devin Carter had the best game of the career. He and Gary Payton II were chirping at each other all game. There were flagrants and techs. Carter put up a career-high 29 points to go with 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. He was a menace.

NBA basketball, it's fantastic. The Kings and Warriors hate each other and over 18,000 people showed up to watch them battle it out. In a highly entertaining and chippy game, the Kings came out on top. Here are six quick thoughts from the 124-118 win:

Kings outscored 38-19 in the third, trail the Warriors 89-82 heading to the fourth. Devin Carter leads with 21 points. Nique Clifford has 12 points and Max Raynaud and Malik Monk each have 11.