2018–19 Sacramento Kings season
The 2018–2019 Sacramento Kings season was the 74th season of the franchise, it jubilee platine in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 34th in Sacramento.
| 2018–19 Sacramento Kings season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dave Joerger |
| General manager | Vlade Divac |
| Owner(s) | Vivek Ranadivé |
| Arena | Golden 1 Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 39–43 (.476) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Pacific) Conference: 9th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | NBC Sports California CBS 13 |
| Radio | KHTK Sports 1140 |
The Kings entered the season with the longest NBA postseason drought appearances at 12 seasons, last qualifying in 2006. On May 15, 2018, the Kings were given the 2018 NBA draft second pick via the lottery, their highest first round pick since the 1989 NBA draft, and selected Duke University's Marvin Bagley III. The Kings improved from the previous season and held a winning record through the All-Star break, reaching the 30 win mark at the break for the first time since 2005. Despite the improved record, they again missed the playoffs for a record 13th straight season on March 30 as they lost against the Houston Rockets. This was the most wins the Kings have had since the 2005–06 NBA season where the Kings had a 44–38 record as the 8th seed in the Western Conference and lost to the San Antonio Spurs in a six games series.