Basketball

Chris Duarte #3 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Miami...
Brenden Nunes

Four Takeaways: Three starters shine and the impact of Chris Duarte in Anaheim

The Sacramento Kings lost their second preseason game on Wednesday. Their typical trio played well, Chris Duarte showed his impact, and more.
7 months ago
Overtime Elite general manager Damien Wilkins (Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video)....
Joseph Jarosz

Former NBA player previews documentary following Overtime Elite

Damien Wilkins joined Sactown Sports to discuss a new documentary series from Amazon titled “One Shot: Overtime Elite.”
7 months ago
A general view as fans cheer during the third quarter in game seven of the Western Conference First...
Joseph Jarosz

What do NBA GMs think about the Sacramento Kings?

The NBA released the 22nd edition of its annual GM survey. Where do the Sacramento Kings rank among the rest of the league?
7 months ago
Greek forward Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos Piraeus in action during the 2022/2023 Turkish Airlines ...
Brenden Nunes

Sasha Vezenkov is no stranger to proving himself on a new team

Sasha Vezenkov is not guaranteed to be part of the Sacramento Kings rotation on opening night. Luckily, he's used to proving himself.
7 months ago
JaVale McGee #00 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks the ball in the first half against the Chicago Bulls...
Brenden Nunes

De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk seem optimistic about JaVale McGee

Two days after the Sacramento Kings preseason debut, De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk spoke with the media the potential of JaVale McGee and more.
7 months ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns gets called for a transition take foul on Harrison Barnes #40 of ...
Joseph Jarosz

Harrison Barnes is the first Kings player listed in ESPN’s Top 100 NBA Players

Sacramento Kings veteran forward Harrison Barnes comes in at number 96 on ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players rankings.
7 months ago
Sacramento Kings head coach Reggie Theus talks to Spencer Hawes #31 during their preseason game aga...
David Manoucheri, KCRA

Spencer Hawes reflects on the 2013 fight for the Sacramento Kings

Spencer Hawes was torn between his hometown team...and the team that made his NBA dreams come true
7 months ago
Jeremy Lamb #26 of the Sacramento Kings warms up prior the start of an NBA basketball game against ...
Brenden Nunes

Report: The Sacramento Kings are waiving Jeremy Lamb

Less than two weeks after signing him, the Sacramento Kinga are reportedly waiving guard Jeremy Lamb. The news was first reported by Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Lamb was originally traded to the Kings as part of the swap that landed All-Star center Domantas Sabonis in exchange for Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield. The […]
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Jonathan Ayestas, Nijzel Dotson, Dave Manoucheri, and Michelle Dapper of KCRA

‘Game On: Fight for the Kings’ documentary tells story of Sacramento’s tenacious push to keep team

Sacramento almost lost the Kings in 2013 to Seattle. A documentary by KCRA shows how hard both Sacramento and Seattle fought for an NBA team.
7 months ago
JaVale McGee #00 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a photo at Sacramento Kings Practice Facility on...
Brenden Nunes

Five Takeaways: The Monk, McGee connection and Vezenkov’s debut in Vancouver

The Sacramento kicked off their 2023-24 NBA (pre)season against the Toronto Raptors. Murray showed growth, Vezenkov made his debut, and more.
7 months ago
Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus reacts during Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four Kaun...
Brenden Nunes

Gary Gerould praises Sasha Vezenkov’s basketball IQ in Kings debut

Gary Gerould, radio host for the Sacramento Kings, joined Sactown Sports to discuss the debut of Sasha Vezenkov and improved play of Keegan Murray.
7 months ago
Yolanda Griffith #33 of the Sacramento Monarchs fights for rebound position against Ruth Riley #00 ...
Joseph Jarosz

WNBA commissioner says Sacramento on list of locations for expansion team

WNBA Commissioner Kathy Engelbert said Thursday that Sacramento is on a list of potential cities where the next expansion team could live.
7 months ago
Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the se...
Brenden Nunes

Coach Mike Brown is satisfied with the team’s competitive spirit early into camp

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke with the media about their competitive spirit on the third consecutive day of training camp.
7 months ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the second quarter against the Golden St...
Brenden Nunes

Domantas Sabonis, Kevin Huerter recap day three of training camp

The Sacramento Kings concluded their third consecutive day of training camp on Thursday night and Domantas Sabonis and Kevin Huerter addressed the media following a spirited scrimmage. Sabonis, who signed a five-year, $217 million extension with Sacramento last offseason, shared that the organization aggressively pursued an agreement. Going into the summer, an extension was not […]
7 months ago
A general view as fans cheer during the third quarter in game seven of the Western Conference First...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings announce plan to live stream majority of preseason games

The Sacramento Kings will live stream four of their five preseason games, offering fans in the Sacramento region a way to watch the games.
7 months ago
Sasha Vezenkov #7 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a photo at Sacramento Kings Practice Facility o...
Brenden Nunes

Sasha Vezenkov on getting better everyday, waiting for his opportunity

Sasha Vezenkov, reigning Euroleague MVP, is starting his first season as a member of the Sacramento Kings. He shared his mindset at media day.
7 months ago
Sacramento Kings players pose during media day....
Joseph Jarosz

Host thoughts: Favorite moments from Sacramento Kings media day

Our on-air hosts share their favorite moments from the Sacramento Kings media day earlier this week.
7 months ago
A general view of the exterior of the Chase Center before the Golden State Warriors played against ...
Joseph Jarosz

WNBA announces expansion team for the Bay Area

Joe Lacob and the Golden State Warriors have been awarded a WNBA expansion team, which will begin playing in 2025.
7 months ago
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown shouts to his team during their game against the Phoenix Sun...
Brenden Nunes

Coach Mike Brown explains increasing the physicality on both ends

Mike Brown, head coach of the Sacramento Kings, spoke about improving the physicality on both ends after day two of training camp.
7 months ago
Chris Duarte #3 of the Indiana Pacers reacts in front of his bench after scoring in the first half ...
Brenden Nunes

Chris Duarte is healthy and ready to contribute to the Sacramento Kings

Chris Duarte, heading into his first season as a member of the Sacramento Kings, is healthy and ready to find a way to contribute.
7 months ago
Kevin Huerter talks at Kings media day....
Joseph Jarosz

Kings’ Kevin Huerter says last year’s playoff loss is ‘fuel for this year’s motivation’

At Kings media day Monday, guard Kevin Huerter discussed how he spent his summer and what his expectations are for this season.
7 months ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a picture during the Warriors' media day on Oc...
Joseph Jarosz

Steve Kerr announces Chris Paul will be in preseason opener starting lineup

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr announced Tuesday that Chris Paul will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game.
7 months ago
JaVale McGee #00 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a photo at Sacramento Kings Practice Facility on...
Brenden Nunes

New Sacramento Kings players recap their first day of training camp

Two new additions to the Sacramento Kings, JaVale McGee and Sasha Vezenkov, spoke with media following day one of training camp.
7 months ago
Alex Len #25 of the Sacramento Kings reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half ...
Brenden Nunes

Alex Len says the Sacramento Kings have “unfinished business”

Alex Len, who returned to the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal, spoke at media day on Monday. He said re-signing was an easy decision.
7 months ago