Coming from a disgruntled pessimistic Kings fan, I'm actually looking forward to this season.

I'm intrigued to see a healthy Keegan and Hunter play both ends of the floor together,

looking forward to see Sabonis and Acuff work together with LaVine set up as the primary option, now that DeRozan is gone.

I’m Intrigued with the Kings bench too, they finally have someone who can distribute the ball with Monk and Max as the scorers. And of course also interested in seeing Nique, Achiuwa and Cardwell play their roles in the rotation.

All that and didn’t even mention Sharp, who if plays well this season can replace Monk, if traded and just add that much defense to the team.

Now will this team be fighting the top teams in the West for the high seed? no, but for once we have a NBA roster that makes sense.

Assuming Doug gives him around 26–30 minutes a night, this is roughly where I have him:

2026-27 rookie season: My prediction

Minutes: 28–30 MPG

Points: 14.5–16.0 PPG

Assists: 5.2–5.8 APG

Rebounds: 2.5–3.2 RPG

FG: 42–44%

3PT: 35–37%

FT: 79–82%

Turnovers: 2.4–2.8

Guessing I'd say his stat line would look something like:

16.5 PPG • 5 APG • 3.5 RPG • 46% FG • 36.8% 3PT • 83% FT

As a die hard Kings fan I would be very happy with that from a 19-year-old point guard.

The Kings currently have enough veteran offense around him LaVine, Sabonis, Hunter and Keegan that Acuff doesn't need to average 20 immediately.

Shared gift article.

This is officially the start of the Kangz dynasty. Nothing can stop us now. Players, executives, and fans alike will grovel at our feet. Light the Beam and start naming your kids Ben.

Did anyone else forgot Markelle Fultz was a No. 1 Pick??? Feel like that was ages ago

I understand this is not the guy we’re getting, but I’m just pumped. If he can just play some D, dunk, and add some secondary playmaking I can see us falling in love with him. This town loves nothing more than a comeback story and I can’t wait to see what happens here. I’m not expecting much and I’m getting that painful pang of hope again…. I hate that feeling.

With this Simmons signing I’m finding myself start to fantasize... What if Ben maximizes Domas? What if the low-pressure environment of Sac gets Ben to become the LeBron replacement he was always meant to be? What if Keegan finds his aggression and 3 point shot?

I know I’m only setting myself up for a very painful disappointment. Please help me

In your opinion, who had the best sneakers drop/release?

What else could it be?!

The training camp is coming soon.

How about talk a bit on how possible Doug Christie will utilise Ben Simmons.

Case 1) Ben and Domas can be C-Webb / Divac duo, and Keegan & Zach can just keep moving without the ball.

Case 2) Ben can do exactly what Domas does, when Domas is taking a break on the bench, and the team can still run the same set play.

Case 3) Ben be the backup PG, play behind Acuff, hold the ball and push the pace.

For me, I prefer Case 2. having Ben off the bench and being the facilitator is great.

He got how many free golf club memberships??

lol