The Sacramento Kings are in a tailspin - and there’s no sugarcoating it. After falling to a severely depleted Memphis Grizzlies squad, the Kings have now dropped 10 straight games, marking their longest losing streak of the season and the longest active skid in the NBA. It’s not just a rough patch; it’s become a defining stretch of their 2025-26 campaign.
Let’s talk about the context of this latest loss, because it matters. Memphis came into the matchup in full transition mode.
Four players had just been shipped off to Utah, and the four they received in return hadn’t suited up yet. They were missing four starters - including Ja Morant - and still, the Kings couldn’t capitalize.
Sacramento fell 129-125, a score that flatters the effort more than the performance probably deserved.
This was the kind of game Sacramento needed to win - not just for the standings, but for morale. Instead, it became another painful chapter in a season that’s been full of them.
At 12-40, the Kings sit at the bottom of the Western Conference and, yes, dead last in the entire league. It’s a tough pill to swallow for a fanbase that’s been through more than its share of rebuilds, resets, and reboots.
And here’s where the numbers really start to sting. The Kings’ 10-game losing streak is the worst in the NBA right now.
The next-worst? The Portland Trail Blazers, with six straight losses - four fewer than Sacramento.
On the flip side, the New York Knicks are riding the league’s longest active winning streak at eight games. That means the Kings have lost more in a row than any team has managed to win.
It’s a stark contrast that underscores just how deep Sacramento’s struggles run.
What’s most concerning isn’t just the losses - it’s the pattern. Even in games where the Kings show flashes of competitiveness, like hanging 125 points on Memphis, they can’t seem to close the door.
Whether it’s defensive lapses, late-game execution, or simply a lack of cohesion, the same issues keep popping up. And until those are addressed, every game feels like it could be the next in a growing line of missed opportunities.
Looking ahead, the schedule doesn’t offer much relief. Tough matchups are looming, and unless something shifts - whether in the locker room, on the court, or both - this could get worse before it gets better.
For now, Kings fans are clinging to hope that this slide ends soon. Because while every team hits rough patches, the key is how you respond. And Sacramento’s response, so far, has only deepened the hole.