## Overview The Sacramento Kings are an American professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference[1]. Based in Sacramento, California, the Kings are notable as the oldest team in the NBA and the first major professional sports franchise in Sacramento, playing their home games at the technologically advanced Golden 1 Center[1]. ## History The franchise traces its roots to 1923 as the Rochester Seagrams, a semi-professional team in Rochester, New York[1]. It joined the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1945 as the Rochester Royals, winning the league title in its inaugural season[2]. The Royals were among the teams that transitioned to the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1948, which soon merged into the NBA[2]. In 1951, the Royals captured the NBA championship, led by future Hall of Famers Bob Davies, Bobby Wanzer, and Arnie Risen[2]. Due to financial challenges in small markets, the team relocated to Cincinnati in 1957 (becoming the Cincinnati Royals), then to Kansas City in 1972 (as the Kansas City–Omaha Kings, later Kansas City Kings), and finally to Sacramento in 1985, adopting its current name[1]. The move to Sacramento marked a new era, embedding the team in the city’s identity and culture. ## Key Achievements The Kings’ 1951 NBA championship remains their pinnacle achievement[2]. During their Rochester era, they were a dominant force, regularly contending for titles in the early NBA years[2]. The Sacramento era has seen playoff appearances and memorable teams, notably the early 2000s squads led by Chris Webber, Vlade Divac, and Mike Bibby, which electrified fans with a fast-paced, entertaining style of play. ## Current Status In recent years, the Kings have sought to rebuild, with