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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 29: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game aga...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Malik Monk, Kings outlast Timberwolves in OT thriller

Malik Monk scored 35 of his 39 points during the second half of the Sacramento Kings' OT win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
2 months ago
Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the second quarter against the Los Angeles...
Brenden Nunes

Kevin Huerter: ‘We just have to figure out a way to get more consistent’

Kevin Huerter joined The Point Forward podcast recently. He discussed being traded to the Kings, De'Aaron Fox vs. Trae Young, and more.
2 months ago
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts before a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the TD G...
Field Level Media

Celtics take aim at 11th straight win, host Warriors

Two lengthy winning streaks will be on the line when the Golden State Warriors visit the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon.
2 months ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 24: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball while K...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings look to end two-game skid vs. Timberwolves

The Sacramento Kings hope to end a two-game losing streak on Friday night when they face the top-seed Minnesota Timberwolves.
2 months ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 24: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes up for a s...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Alan Horton on parallels between the Timberwolves & Kings

Minnesota Timberwolves broadcaster Alan Horton joined Jason Ross to preview Friday's matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings.
2 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Donte DiVincenzo #0 of ...
Field Level Media

Warriors too much for ailing Knicks, shoot for more road success at Toronto

Stephen Curry might be regaining his shooting touch, something that would help the Golden State Warriors as they seek their eighth straight road victory Friday night against the Toronto Raptors.
2 months ago
Jeff Koons' artwork "Coloring Book" is on display at the newly constructed Golden 1 Center as crews...
Brenden Nunes

Study ranks Golden 1 Center the 17th best NBA stadium for food

According to a study from Betway, Golden 1 Center ranks 17th in the NBA when it comes to their food and concessions.
2 months ago
Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings goes for a lay up during the first quarter of the game aga...
Brenden Nunes

Kevin Huerter wishes he was ‘out there more’ after loss to Denver

The Sacramento Kings suffered a tough loss in Denver without Fox. Huerter was unhappy with his minutes. Sabonis questioned their coverages.
2 months ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 13: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after a foul call ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sam Amick says the Sacramento Kings ‘aren’t scaring anybody’

Sam Amick joined Jason Ross to discuss why he thinks the Sacramento Kings won't be intimidating any teams down the final stretch.
2 months ago
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors drives the ball against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New...
Field Level Media

Golden State Warriors take on short-handed Knicks on primetime

As January ended, the New York Knicks looked like they might be ready to compete for their first championship in more than 50 years while the Golden State Warriors' dynastic run appeared to be on fumes.
2 months ago
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 28: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball during th...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Nuggets erase early deficit to rout Fox-less Kings

The De'Aaron Fox-less Sacramento Kings held a big lead early, but the Denver Nuggets flipped the script to end the game on Wednesday night.
2 months ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings warms up prior ...
Joseph Jarosz

Kendrick Perkins on why an MVP case can be made for Domantas Sabonis

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins joined "The Drive Guys" Wednesday, to expand upon his pitch that Kings center Domantas Sabonis should be in the MVP race.
2 months ago
Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to drive the ball while being defended by Harri...
Brenden Nunes & Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings Q&A: Potential first-round matchups, Vezenkov’s injury, and more

As the Sacramento Kings continue their up-and-down play, Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli attempt to answer some fan questions.
2 months ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 16: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings high fives De'Aaron Fox...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kayte Christensen on the Sacramento Kings’ handling of adversity

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Jason Ross to preview Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets.
2 months ago
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 14: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings drives towards the bas...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings seek first 4-0 season sweep of Nuggets since 2003

The Sacramento Kings will look to complete a four-game season series sweep of the Denver Nuggets when the teams meet on Wednesday night.
2 months ago
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown (left) and assistant coach Jordi Fernandez watch their team ...
Brenden Nunes

Return of the Roar Podcast: Kings remain inconsistent post-ASB

Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli discuss the Sacramento Kings' continued inconsistent play and look ahead to the closing stretch.
2 months ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings and Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat go for a loo...
Amiliano Fragoso

Sean Cunningham says Kings’ inconsistency is ‘a part of their identity’

Sean Cunningham joined the midday show to talk about the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Heat, and where they go from here.
2 months ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 03: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings talks with referee Michael...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Western Conference Standings Update: Kings fall from top six

The Sacramento Kings are one of six teams chasing two NBA Playoff spots in the Western Conference standings.
2 months ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 03: Matt Chapman #26 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single agains...
Frankie Cartoscelli

MLB insider says the SF Giants are the best fit for Matt Chapman

MLB Network's Jon Morosi says that the San Francisco Giants are the best fit for free agent third baseman Matt Chapman.
2 months ago
Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during ...
Field Level Media

Jordan Poole, Wizards aim to take down Steph Curry, Warriors

Jordan Poole gets a rematch with his former team, this one at his new home, when the Washington Wizards host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
2 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings goes up for a sh...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Depleted Heat torch Kings, drop Sacramento to 7th in West

On a night that they were without several starters, the Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Monday night.
2 months ago
General view of Footprint Center during the Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs...
Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns to host 2027 NBA All-Star Game, per report

The Phoenix Suns are set to host the 2027 NBA All-Star Game, the fourth time the event has been held in The Valley.
2 months ago
James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers brings the ball up court against De'Aaron Fox #5 of the...
Brenden Nunes

De’Aaron Fox sets the tone in Sacramento’s best defensive showing

The Sacramento Kings recent victory over the Los Angeles Clippers was one of their best defensive showings, with De'Aaron Fox leading.
2 months ago
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 31: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket agai...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings look to push win streak to four vs. shorthanded Heat

The Sacramento Kings will seek their fourth straight win on Monday night when they face a depleted Miami Heat team at Golden 1 Center.
2 months ago