The Sacramento Kings are a National Basketball Association team based in Sacramento, California.

Founded: 1945 in the National Basketball League,joined the NBA in 1948.
Formerly known as: Rochester Royals (1945-57), Cincinnati Royals (1957-72), Kansas City-Omaha Kings (1972-75), Kansas City Kings (1975-85)

Home Arena: ARCO Arena
Uniform colors: Purple and black
Logo design: The words "SACRAMENTO KINGS" superimposed over crossed lances, a basketball beneath
NBL Championships: 1945-46
NBA Championships: 1950-51

Franchise history

Players of note

Basketball Hall of Famers: Not to be forgotten:
  • Mitch Richmond
  • Hedo Turkoglu
  • Spud Webb
  • Wayman Tisdale

Retired numbers:
  • 1 Nate Archibald
  • 6 (Sixth Man) - The Fans
  • 11 Bob Davies
  • 12 Maurice Stokes
  • 14 Oscar Robertson
  • 27 Jack Twyman
  • 44 Sam Lacey

Current stars: Sacramento Kings official web site