We now know who the Sacramento Kings will face off against to start the 2022-23 NBA Season. The Kings open the regular season at the Golden 1 Center against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Oct. 19. This is the first time in four years the team starts the regular season at home. The full […]
Pete Carril, also known as Coachie, passed away Monday at the age of 92. “The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning. We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements,” his family said […]
According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, free agent shooting guard Sam Merrill has reached an agreement to join the Sacramento Kings. Last season, Merrill played only six games for the Memphis Grizzlies. He was drafted with the 60th pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft. For his career, he’s averaged a […]
The Sacramento Kings and head Coach Mike Brown have announced the full list of coaches joining his staff. Brown was hired after the Kings fired Luke Walton starting last season 6-11. Alvin Gentry was named interim coach and finished the season 24-41. He has since joined the Kings’ front office staff. Members of Coach Brown’s […]
NBA salary cap wizard Keith Smith, a contributor to Spotrac and Celtics Blog, joined Cattles & Ramie on Thursday to discuss the Sacramento Kings’ offseason and the latest Kevin Durant rumors. Smith likes the moves the team made in the offseason but wasn’t sure if it was enough to crack the playoffs in a deep […]
For the first time in NBA history, a player’s number will be retired across the entire league. The NBA announced Thursday the league will honor the late Bill Russell by retiring his number 6 across the entire league. He will be the first player to hold this honor. Russell died on Sunday, July 31. Best […]
The former home of the Sacramento Kings is slowly coming down. Sleep Train Arena, also formerly known as Arco Arena, is set to be torn down by this fall, sources tell Sactown Sports 1140. The demolition is a phased process, starting with the interior first before moving outside. The demolition process began earlier this summer. […]
ESPN’s NBA Insiders don’t have as much faith in the Sacramento Kings making the playoffs as the hometown fans and we at Sactown Sports do. While the Kings improved over the offseason, the Western Conference runs deep. If LeBron James and Anthony Davis can stay healthy and gel with Russell Westbrook, things will look different […]
The Sacramento Kings announced the dates of four preseason games ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Kings will play two games at home and two games on the road. The team opens its preseason schedule on Monday, Oct. 3, against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Kings wrap up their preseason with a home game against […]
Quinn Cook is moving from Stockton to Sacramento. According to Yahoo Sports’ Marc Spears, Quinn Cook has agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. Cook played for the Kings’ G League team, the Stockton Kings, last season. Cook is expected to battle Matthew Dellavedova for the team’s third point guard spot. NBA teams […]
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant reportedly met with team owner Joe Tsai in London on Saturday and reiterated his trade request, although with a caveat. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports Durant told Tsai he does not believe in the team’s current trajectory but told the owner that Tsai must choose between him or the leadership duo […]
Bill Russell’s legacy will forever be remembered as one of the greatest on and off an NBA court. Ahead of the 1987-88 season, Russell signed a seven-year contract to coach the Sacramento Kings. However, he didn’t even last one season. Russell finished with a 17-41 record. He lasted one more season as the team’s general […]
NBA Legend Bill Russell died Sunday, according to a statement made by his family. Russell, best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, finished his coaching career with the Sacramento Kings during the 1987-88 season. He finished with a 17-41 record. Bill Russell won eight straight titles with the Boston Celtics and 11 total […]
The Sacramento Kings have added a veteran guard to its roster. Matthew Dellavedova has signed with the Sacramento Kings, the team announced on social media Friday. The terms of the contract have not yet been released. Delly worked out for team officials in early July. Dellavedova spent last season playing with Melbourne United in Australia. […]
Kings rookie Keegan Murray is recovering following minor surgery on his wrist. News of the surgery came out Thursday. The procedure was first reported by James Ham and confirmed by the Sacramento Kings. Sources say recovery should be quick and Murray is not expected to miss any basketball activities. Murray was pictured with a wrap/brace on […]
Rapper 50 Cent is now a part of the King’s path. Or at least, his wine and spirits company and charity are. The two announced a partnership Wednesday morning, as Sire Spirits “becomes the official premium champagne partner with their award-winning Le Chemin du Roi (fittingly translated as The Kings Path), a proud spirits partner […]
Mark Jones, one half of the voice of the Sacramento Kings, joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, on Wednesday morning as he cools down from a busy summer with the Sacramento Kings and being an announcer for the NBA’s Summer League. Topics discussed include: Kyler Murray’s contract stipulation compared to “Broadway” Joe Namath’s […]
Is Donovan Mitchell the best player on a championship team? That was one of the questions that came up as Zakariah, filling in for Dave and Jason on The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, spoke with PFL [The Professional Fighters League] play-by-play announcer and former MMA fighter Sean O’Connell about everything filling the sports airwaves […]
The latest Donovan Mitchell trade rumors are now connecting the Utah Jazz star to Sacramento. That’s according to a new report that lists the Sacramento Kings in the mix for the perennial All-Star as it looks like the Jazz are set to rebuild. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Monday that along with the New York […]
The Phoenix Suns might be among the favorite landing spots for Kevin Durant, who is seeking a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. But from the Nets’ perspective, the Boston Celtics might lead the handful of teams in the conversation for acquiring the star when it comes to the trade package they have to offer. According […]
A former Sacramento Kings official is suing the team, claiming she was terminated after reporting sexual harassment by a colleague during a Las Vegas road trip in August 2021, according to a report from Sam Stanton of The Sacramento Bee Friday. The plantiff, Sydney Haydel, filed suit in Sacramento Superior Court alleging wrongful termination, sexual harassment, whistle blower […]
