When the ball tips off in Wednesday night's Kings game vs. the Phoenix Suns, it will mark the beginning of the franchise's 40th season since moving to Sacramento.

From Rochester (1945-57), to Cincinnati (1957-72) to Kansas City (1972-85), the Kings, formerly known as the Royals, did a lot of moving in the earlier years of their history. But when the 2025-26 season concludes, the team will have played in Sacramento for as many years as all of those other cities combined.

Forty years of Kings basketball in Sacramento is an accomplishment and a testament to the organization, the players that put on the jersey and the fanbase. For a recap of some of the most impactful moments since the franchise moved, read below.

Moving to Sacramento (1985)

In 1985, the Kansas City Kings became the Sacram

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