Overview
- Sacramento fell 106–120 to the Celtics, with Dennis Schröder coming off the bench for 18 points and six assists as Boston pulled away late.
- The Kings are 14th in the Western Conference at 8 wins from 33 games, with only the Indiana Pacers having fewer victories this season.
- Schröder’s role has shifted to the second unit, including 11 points off the bench in a 90–131 loss at the Clippers to close 2025.
- Forbes reporter Evan Sidery is cited in German media saying the Kings are prepared to move Schröder, a claim that has not been officially confirmed by the team.
- Clips circulating from a recent Lakers–Kings game show a heated verbal exchange between Luka Dončić and Schröder, with reported barbs traded on the court.