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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings goes up for a sh...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Domantas Sabonis (illness) misses practice before Kings vs. Spurs

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis missed Wednesday's practice due to illness. The Kings will face the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
3 months ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 03: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings laughs against the Chicago...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kayte Christensen previews the Sacramento Kings’ playoff push

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Jason Ross to lay out what the team needs to do during the season's final stretch.
3 months ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles against Alex Caruso #6 of the Chicago Bulls during...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox acknowledges dealing with shoulder injury

After the Sacramento Kings' first post-All-Star break practice, De'Aaron Fox acknowledged he's been dealing with a should injury.
3 months ago
Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings defends Alex Caruso #6 of the Chicago Bulls during the fi...
Brenden Nunes

The unexpected defensive growth of Keegan Murray in year two

Keegan Murray has taken a significant, unexpected defensive jump in his second NBA season. And the Sacramento Kings need that moving forward.
3 months ago
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Keegan Murray #13 and Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacrament...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings at the All-Star break: 2022-23 vs. 2023-24

Are the Sacramento Kings in a worse spot now than they were one year ago? Let's compare where the 'Beam Team' is compared to 2022-23.
3 months ago
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars reacts in the second qu...
Field Level Media

LeBron James: ‘Hopefully’ career ends as member of Lakers

In the wake of a head-turning report that the Golden State Warriors looked into acquiring him at the trade deadline, LeBron James said Sunday that he hopes to finish his playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
3 months ago
Predrag "Peja" Stojakovic #16 of the Sacramento Kings waits for his second turn during the Foot Loc...
Joseph Jarosz

NBA All-Stars talk about about past and present Kings in Indianapolis

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker made sure to talk about past and present Sacramento Kings players during All-Star weekend.
3 months ago
Delon Wright #55 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings at Capital...
CHANDLER HOLT KSL Sports

Report: Former Kings trade target Delon Wright to sign with Miami Heat

According to ESPN sources, former Utah Utes guard Delon Wright has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.
3 months ago
Vince Carter #15 of the Sacramento Kings looks to pass against David Nwaba #11 of the Chicago Bulls...
Joseph Jarosz

Vince Carter a finalist for the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Former Sacramento Kings guard Vince Carter is a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Carter player one season for the Kings in his 22-year career.
3 months ago
Alex Len #25 of the Sacramento Kings during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on ...
Brenden Nunes

Deciding between Alex Len and JaVale McGee as the backup center

The Sacramento Kings have gone between Alex Len and JaVale McGee as the backup center, but they could benefit from some consistency.
3 months ago
Professional photo of Kings gm Monte McNair...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Monte McNair on the trade deadline & expectations for the future

Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair joined Carmichael Dave to recap the first half of the season and explain his approach to the trade deadline.
3 months ago
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 14: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings laughs with De'Aaron Fox #5 a...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Western Conference Standings Update: Where do the Kings stand?

As all 30 teams enter the NBA All-Star break, where do the Sacramento Kings sit in the Western Conference standings?
3 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: De'Aaron Fox #5 and Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kin...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Mark Jones thinks the Kings are poised for a stretch run

Sacramento Kings broadcaster Mark Jones joined Carmichael Dave on Friday to explain why he thinks this team is better than some think.
3 months ago
Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz shoots over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors durin...
Field Level Media

Steve Kerr gets 500th victory as a head coach with 140-137 win over Jazz

Klay Thompson responded to not being in the starting lineup by scoring a season-high 35 points and the Golden State Warriors survived a late rally to earn a 140-137 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.
3 months ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings is congratulated by teammates after his basket gained the l...
Brenden Nunes

Three Takeaways: The Sacramento Kings are finding ways to win ugly

The Sacramento Kings came out of a tough Western Conference back to back against the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets with one win.
3 months ago
Head Coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings speaks during a press conference before the game agai...
Joseph Jarosz

Mike Brown praises player who didn’t log any minutes against Nuggets

The second player Kings coach Mike Brown singled out with praise didn't even see a minute of action Wednesday night against the Nuggets.
3 months ago
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 11: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings puts up a shot ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sam Amick on why the Sacramento Kings have been unpredictable

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave to share his thoughts on a roller coaster first half of the season for the Sacramento Kings.
3 months ago
Terance Mann #14 of the LA Clippers is guarded by Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors i...
Field Level Media

Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers rally to beat Warriors 130-125

Paul George had 24 points before fouling out and the Los Angeles Clippers, playing without Kawhi Leonard, overtook the Golden State Warriors 130-125 on Wednesday night in San Francisco.
3 months ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 13: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on from the bench dur...
Frankie Cartoscelli

De’Aaron Fox erupts in the clutch, leads Kings to win over Nuggets

De'Aaron Fox came through when the Sacramento Kings needed him most during Wednesday’s win over the Denver Nuggets.
3 months ago
Mitch Richmond (L) and Gary Payton attend the East semifinal game of the inaugural NBA In-Season To...
Joseph Jarosz

Kings legend Mitch Richmond to serve as Slam Dunk judge

Sacramento Kings legend Mitch Richmond has been tapped as one of the hosts of the 2024 AT&T Slam Dunk contest.
3 months ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Jusuf Nurkic #20 of the Phoenix Suns i...
Arizona Sports

Draymond Green calls Jusuf Nurkic ‘little guy,’ Kevin Durant ‘cowardly’ on podcast

Draymond Green on his podcast released Tuesday explained his continuing beef with Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic.
3 months ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings duri...
Brenden Nunes

Mike Brown disagrees with crucial calls in final seconds of Kings, Suns

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown expressed his frustration with the late-game officiating in their narrow loss to the Phoenix Suns.
3 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers joke ...
Field Level Media

Report: Warriors sought LeBron James at trade deadline

The Golden State Warriors explored a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire LeBron James at last week's trade deadline, ESPN reported Wednesday.
3 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 09: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbling the ball is ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings face Nuggets before entering All-Star break

The Sacramento Kings will hope to secure a rare road win in Denver as they face the defending champion Nuggets on Wednesday night.
3 months ago