Now that the Kings have officially clinched their first playoff berth since 2006, the New York Jets have taken over as the team that can’t quite make it to the postseason. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets have taken over that title from the Kings in the NBA.

The longest playoff drought in North American professional sports no longer belongs to the Sacramento Kings after their 120-80 victory over the Portland

The Sacramento Kings have secured a spot in the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2006, ending the longest postseason drought in league history.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Kings officially making the playoffs for the first time in 17 years. THE KINGS HAVE CLINCHED THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF SPOT SINCE 2006! pic.twitter.com/qLC9lXHY1q Your 2023 Sacramento Kings.

Malik Monk scored 19 points off the bench and the Sacramento Kings ended the longest playoff drought in NBA history with a 120-80 thumping of the host Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. De'Aaron Fox scored 18 points,

On Wednesday night the Sacramento Kings ended the longest active playoff drought in the NBA by beating the Portland Trailblazers.

The Sacramento Kings totaled 30 assists and made 18 3-pointers to beat the Portland Trail Blazers and advance to the playoffs, ending a 16-year postseason drought.