The new era of the Sacramento Kings is officially here. The Kings selected Darius Acuff Jr. out of Arkansas with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Sacramento entered the draft with a major hole to ...

CHICAGO — The Nets, more than any team in the NBA, desperately need a star. And that’s exactly what Brooklyn target Darius Acuff Jr. vows he’ll be. The talent-starved Nets have lacked a face of the ...

Arkansas freshman Darius Acuff Jr. dominated the SEC with elite poise and playmaking as a primary offensive engine. The 6-foot-3 guard combines dynamic scoring, versatile shooting, and crafty pick-and ...

THE SACRAMENTO KINGS were an NBA-worst 14-50 in early March, planted in prime position for a guaranteed top-five pick in a loaded draft. But rather than embracing the tank -- such as multiple other ...

The Sacramento Kings finally picked up their first win of the 2026-27 season. The Sacramento Kings fell 116-103 to the Los Angeles Lakers and saw more of the same issues that have plagued them all ...

Defying rookie norms with historic scoring, Darius Acuff Jr. leans on veteran mentorship to navigate NBA pressure while forging a high-octane offensive partnership with star Domantas Sabonis.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “King of Country Music” Roy Acuff's (1903-1992) life is reflected here in 1963, left; 1981, top center; with Minnie Pearl in 1991; ...

Detroit — With the NBA Draft a little more than a month away, projected lottery pick and Detroit native Darius Acuff Jr. returned last week to the place where his basketball dreams first took shape.

Arkansas Razorbacks phenom Darius Acuff Jr. faces top-ranked Arizona in the Sweet 16, a pivotal moment for his NCAA legacy. The freshman point guard’s performance against elite defense could elevate ...

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. put together one of the most prolific and impressive seasons for a true freshman guard seen in some time, winning the Bob Cousy Award for the Nation’s best point guard, ...