Sacramento Beam account 'open to work' after Kings' record-breaking 15th straight loss

The purple beam above Sacramento has not been lit since January 16 after a win against the Washington Wizards.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 11:23pm

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The Sacramento Kings have suffered a record-breaking 15th straight loss, leading the official Sacramento Beam account to post an 'open for work' update on social media. The beam, which is a multi-laser installation that fires a purple column into the sky after every Kings victory, has not been lit since January 16 when the team won against the Washington Wizards. The Kings' dismal season has been driven by injuries to key players, and they now face a tough five-game road trip against the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers.

Why it matters

The Sacramento Beam has become a civic ritual for Kings fans, and its inactivity reflects the team's struggles this season. The Kings' poor performance and record-breaking losing streak have left fans disappointed and the team searching for answers as they try to turn things around.

The details

The Sacramento Kings suffered a 131-94 loss against the Orlando Magic, their 15th straight defeat. This is the longest losing streak for the Kings this season, and it has led to the official Sacramento Beam account posting an 'open for work' update on social media. The beam, which is a symbol of victory and celebration for the team, has not been lit since January 16 when the Kings won against the Washington Wizards. The team's dismal season has been driven by injuries to key players such as Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter.

  • The Sacramento Beam was introduced during the 2022–23 season.
  • The Kings last won a game on January 16, 2026 against the Washington Wizards.
  • The Kings' current 15-game losing streak is a franchise record.

The players

Domantas Sabonis

A key player for the Sacramento Kings who has missed time due to injury this season.

Keegan Murray

A young player for the Sacramento Kings who has also missed time due to injury this season.

Zach LaVine

A veteran player for the Sacramento Kings who has been sidelined by injury.

De'Andre Hunter

Another Sacramento Kings player who has missed games due to injury this year.

Doug Christie

A former Sacramento Kings player who commented on the team's struggles and the pain felt by the fans.

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What they’re saying

“I've been here for the best and been here for the worst, so I know what both of them look like, and our fans deserve more, and we'll get there. It's about as painful as it gets. The pain that I felt here was something that, you know, in my opinion, it can affect your life in many ways. Knowing that you have the best team, and you don't get there.”

— Doug Christie, Former Sacramento Kings player (Sactown Sports)

What’s next

The Kings will face the San Antonio Spurs in Austin next, and they will need a quick turnaround to change their fortunes and get the Sacramento Beam lit up again.

The takeaway

The Sacramento Kings' prolonged losing streak and the inactivity of the iconic Sacramento Beam highlight the team's struggles this season. Plagued by injuries to key players, the Kings have fallen to the worst record in the NBA and are in desperate need of a turnaround to restore hope and excitement among their loyal fanbase.