1985–86 Sacramento Kings season
The 1985–86 NBA season was the Kings' 37th season in the NBA and first in Sacramento following its relocation from Kansas City. The Kings played their home games at the original ARCO Arena, and finished the season with a record of 37 wins and 45 losses, placing them fifth in the Midwest Division and seventh in the Western Conference. They made the playoffs, but were quickly eliminated in the first-round in three straight games by the eventual Western Conference champion Houston Rockets.
On April 16, 1985, the NBA board of governors voted 22-0 for the Kings to be relocated to Sacramento. They moved into the first ARCO Arena, their temporary home for three seasons.
The team performed preseason workouts at Yuba College.
Sacramento did not start the season well, having a 9-22 record on December 31st, the worst in the Western Conference.Draft picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
| 1 | 6 | Joe Kleine | C | United States | Arkansas |
| 3 | 51 | Charlie Bradley | SF | United States | South Florida |
| 3 | 66 | Michael Adams | PG | United States | Boston College |
| 4 | 76 | Willie Simmons | | United States | Louisiana Tech |
| 5 | 98 | Bob Lojewski | | United States | St. Joseph's |
| 6 | 120 | Charles Valentine | | United States | Arkansas |
| 7 | 145 | Alton Lee Gipson | | United States | Florida State |
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
West First Round
Houston Rockets vs. Sacramento Kings:Rockets win series 3–0
- Game 1 @ The Summit, Houston : Houston 107, Sacramento 87
- Game 2 @ The Summit, Houston : Houston 111, Sacramento 103
- Game 3 @ ARCO Arena I, Sacramento : Houston 113, Sacramento 98
Last Playoff Meeting: 1981 Western Conference FinalsPlayer statistics
Season
Playoffs
Transactions
