News from around the National Basketball League

NBA

Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors passes against Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento K...
Sactown Sports Staff

Sacramento Kings mailbag: Early thoughts on the NBA season

Welcome to the first Sactown Sports mailbag with your questions about the Sacramento Kings 2023-24 season.
6 months ago
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 04: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball during t...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Can Kings bounce back in rematch vs. Rockets?

The Houston Rockets dominated Saturday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Can the Kings get back in the W column on Monday?
6 months ago
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 04: Fred VanVleet #5 of the Houston Rockets attempts the shot over Chris ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings’ offense disappears in blowout loss to Rockets

Ouch! The Sacramento Kings suffered their worst loss of the young season on Saturday as the Rockets enjoyed a blowout win in Houston.
6 months ago
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 08: Keegan Murray #13 and Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings ba...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Sacramento Kings play first of two games vs. Rockets

The Sacramento Kings will play the first of two games against the Houston Rockets on Saturday when the teams meet at Toyota Center.
6 months ago
Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles against Seth Curry #30 of the Brooklyn Nets duri...
Joseph Jarosz

NBA expert not worried about Murray, Huerter’s 3-point shooting struggles vs. Warriors

The Athletic's Hunter Patterson explains why he's not worried about Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter's shooting recent shooting issues.
6 months ago
HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 06: Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kings drunks the ball ahead of Jalen...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Trey Lyles ruled out for both Kings vs. Rockets games

Sacramento Kings announced that forward Trey Lyles (calf) has been ruled out for both games against the Houston Rockets.
6 months ago
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings reacts during th...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Mike Brown says he’s ‘encouraged’ by the Kings’ start to the season

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media before heading out on a two-game trip to Houston.
6 months ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after a three-point basket made by teammate Kee...
Joseph Jarosz

Why the Sacramento Kings aren’t ‘going to catch anyone by surprise’ this season

NBA writer Shaun Powell shares his thoughts with Sactown Sports on how the Sacramento Kings build upon last season's success.
6 months ago
NBA in-season tournament logo (courtesy of the NBA)...
Joseph Jarosz

The NBA In-Season Tournament explained: Rules, schedule, prizes

The NBA In-Season Tournament officially tips off on Friday, Nov. 3. Let's break down the rules and schedule one more time for everyone.
6 months ago
Colby Jones #20 of the Sacramento Kings passes the ball against Dario Saric #20 and Jonathan Kuming...
Brenden Nunes

Rookie Colby Jones reflects on his first significant NBA opportunity

Sacramento Kings rookie Colby Jones played his first significant minutes Wednesday night. On Thursday, he reflected on the moment.
6 months ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings talks to teammate Keegan Murray #13 during a timeout i...
Brenden Nunes

Three Takeaways: Sacramento fail to overcome Golden State in the absence of De’Aaron Fox

With De'Aaron Fox unavailable, the Sacramento Kings were unable to defeat the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, but positives existed.
6 months ago
Injured player De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings talks to assistant coach Doug Christie durin...
Brenden Nunes

De’Aaron Fox provides update on ankle sprain: ‘I feel like I’m close’

Sacramento Kings star guard De'Aaron Fox provided an update on his moderate right ankle sprain Thursday afternoon. "I feel like I'm close."
6 months ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings shoots and scores a three-point basket in the fourth q...
Amiliano Fragoso

Warriors G-League broadcaster thinks the Kings can win 50 games this season

Kevin Danna thinks the Kings should feel good about Wednesday's loss to the Warriors, almost beating them on the road without De'Aaron Fox.
6 months ago
Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors passes against Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento K...
Joseph Jarosz

Sam Amick on why Kings performance vs Warriors bodes well with Fox’s injury

In the latest Kings and Warriors matchup, Sacramento was able to put together a strong game without De'Aaron Fox.
6 months ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 01: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts afte...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Klay Thompson, Warriors sink Kings in heart-breaking fashion

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors delivered a heartbreaking blow to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in San Francisco.
6 months ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Filip Petrusev #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots the ball durin...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings acquire center Filip Petrusev from LA Clippers

The Sacramento Kings have acquired center Filip Petrusev and cash from the LA Clippers per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski
6 months ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Harrison Barnes #40 of...
Joseph Jarosz

Kings analyst expects Warriors to be a lot better with Draymond back

With the return of Draymond Green, can the Kings expect a tougher matchup with the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night?
6 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Mike Bibby #10 of the Sacramento Kings smiles during warm ups before ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Mike Bibby says this Kings group reminds him of early 2000s teams

Former Sacramento Kings guard Mike Bibby says this current group reminds him of the early 2000s teams that went deep into the NBA playoffs.
6 months ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warrio...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: It’s Kings vs. Warriors. Again.

On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings will face the Golden State Warriors for the 11th time since the final week of last regular season.
6 months ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings goes in for a layup over Trayce Jackson-Davis #32 of the Go...
Brenden Nunes

Sacramento need Mitchell, Jones to step up in absence on De’Aaron Fox

With De'Aaron Fox expected to be unavailable for the next few games, the Sacramento Kings need their collective roster to step up.
6 months ago
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 25: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings in action during the sec...
Frankie Cartoscelli

How will the Sacramento Kings weather De’Aaron Fox’s absence?

Frankie Cartoscelli & Brenden Nunes laid out what the Sacramento Kings' rotation could look like with De'Aaron Fox sidelined.
6 months ago
Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Dario Saric #20 of the Golden State Warriors dur...
Brenden Nunes

Trey Lyles outlines his left calf injury and current progress

On Tuesday afternoon, Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles provided reporters an update on his left calf injury.
6 months ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket again...
Joseph Jarosz

Stephen A. Smith believes the Sacramento Kings are ‘currently’ the best team in California

Are the Sacramento Kings the best team in California? ESPN's Stephen A. Smith explains why the Beam Team is currently leading the pack.
6 months ago
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 1: Mike Bibby #10 of the Sacramento Kings smiles during pregame warmups befor...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Mike Bibby joins Sacramento Kings TV broadcast team

Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is back in the 916 as the guard will join the team's broadcast crew at NBC Sports California.
6 months ago