NBA · since 1923
Sacramento
Kings
Light the beam! The oldest franchise in the NBA, with cowbell-loud fans.
Should you root for the Sacramento Kings?
- NBA titles
- 1
- 1951
- Finals runner-up
- None
- Market
- Small-market, tight-knit fan base
As the Rochester Royals. Records through the 2026 NBA Finals; updated once a year after the NBA Finals.
Why it's great
- Most recent title: 1951.
- Tight-knit community: the whole city lives and breathes this team.
- Founded in 1923, with decades of history and tradition.
- Warm-weather city: great for a road trip to see a game.
Things to know
- Smaller market means fewer national TV games in some seasons.