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Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors walks off the court after losing to the Sacramento K...
Joseph Jarosz

Dry night for one half of the Splash Brothers

If Tuesday night was the last time Klay Thompson donned a Golden State Warriors jersey, then he went on with a flicker instead of his usual flame.
11 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 16: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Draymond G...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sweet Revenge: Kings eliminate Warriors, advance in NBA Play-In

Nearly one year removed from last season's Game 7 loss, the Sacramento Kings have eliminated the Golden State Warriors from the postseason.
11 days ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings goes for a layup against the New Orleans Pelicans in the se...
Joseph Jarosz

Sixth time the charm? Kings to face Pelicans in final play-in game

With the Kings' win Tuesday over the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento will now travel to New Orleans to face the Pelicans in the final play-in matchup in the Western Conference.
11 days ago
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Peli...
JAKE SHAPIRO Denver Sports Analyst

Denver Nuggets will face LeBron James’ Lakers in first round

For a second straight season, the Denver Nuggets will meet LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs, this time in the first round.
11 days ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors competes for a loose ball against De'Aaron Fox #5 of...
Joseph Jarosz

Sean Cunningham likes the Kings in a one-game scenario against Warriors

Sean Cunningham, sports reporter and producer for FOX40, joined "The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross" to preview Tuesday night's NBA play-in game between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors.
12 days ago
Trey Lyles #41 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after a play in the first quarter against the Golden ...
Joseph Jarosz

The history on the nine seed in the NBA play-in tournament

The NBA play-in tournament hasn't been around for a long time, but the ninth seed has been a good spot for teams so far.
12 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles against ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Stephen Curry expects Game 7 environment for Kings vs. Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry expects a Game 7 atmosphere at Golden 1 Center for Tuesday's winner-take-all Play-In game.
12 days ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden Sta...
Joseph Jarosz

Former Kings coach expects De’Aaron Fox to have ‘a huge game’ Tuesday

Garry St. Jean, a former Sacramento Kings coach and Warriors general manager, on how impactful De'Aaron Fox needs to be against Golden State.
12 days ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a three-point basket against the Go...
Brenden Nunes

Threes expected to play large impact in Kings Warriors play-in game

Two of the better three point shooting teams in the league face off in a single elimination game, Kings Warriors play-in basketball.
12 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings goes up to attempt a s...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings seek redemption with season on line vs. Warriors

The Sacramento Kings hope to avenge last April's Game 7 loss when the Golden State Warriors arrive at Golden 1 Center for Tuesday's Play-In.
12 days ago
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown (left) and assistant coach Jordi Fernandez watch their team ...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: Jordi Fernandez ‘has emerged as the Brooklyn Nets’ next coach

According to ESPN, after a month-long search, the Brooklyn Nets are prepared to hire Sacramento Kings associate head coach Jordi Fernandez as the team's next head coach.
12 days ago
Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warri...
Brenden Nunes

Revisiting the four Kings Warriors regular season matchups

Once again, the NBA postseason is going to feature Kings Warriors. What can be taken from their four regular season matchups?
12 days ago
A general view as fans cheer during the third quarter in game seven of the Western Conference First...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings vs Warriors is again the hottest postseason ticket

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors are again the hottest postseason ticket.
12 days ago
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Trey Lyles emphasizes next man up approach for Kings vs. Warriors

Trey Lyles shared his thoughts on another Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors win-or-go-home postseason game.
12 days ago
The victory beam is lit inside the arena after the Sacramento Kings defeated the Oklahoma City Thun...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings one of 10 teams to sell out every home game this season

The Sacramento Kings were one of 10 teams to sell out every one of their home games for the 2023-24 NBA season.
13 days ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Draymond Green, Steve Kerr share thoughts on Kings vs. Warriors

Draymond Green and Steve Kerr shared their thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' Play-In matchup vs. the Sacramento Kings.
13 days ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 01: Davion Mitchell #15 of the Sacramento Kings goes to the ba...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Davion Mitchell thinks Kings ‘are ready’ for rematch vs. Warriors

Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell says he thinks his team is ready for a postseason rematch against the Golden State Warriors.
13 days ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Dario Saric #20 of the Golden State Warri...
Joseph Jarosz

Why Tuesday’s game between the Kings & Warriors won’t be like last year

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors split the season series two games apiece. Who takes the rubber match Tuesday night in the NBA's play-in tournament?
13 days ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point basket against the...
Brenden Nunes

Kings Warriors set to matchup in play-in matchup

One year after Kings Warriors faced off in the postseason, Sacramento and Golden State are set to matchup in the play-in game.
13 days ago
NBA play-in tournament logo...
Joseph Jarosz

What to know about the NBA Play-In Tournament: Rules, schedule and more

The NBA play-in tournament has only been around for a few years and this is the first time the Sacramento Kings will be featured in it.
13 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 18: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball in the...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings end regular season with win, set for NBA Play-In vs. Warriors

The Sacramento Kings cruised to a win over Portland on Sunday, setting the stage for an NBA Play-In meeting with the Warriors on Tuesday.
13 days ago
Jusuf Nurkic #20 of the Phoenix Suns is fouled by Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings duri...
DAVID VEENSTRA Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic fined for flopping against Sacramento Kings

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was fined $2,000 for flopping following an official league review for his actions during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center on Friday night.
14 days ago
Jerami Grant #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots over Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kin...
Field Level Media

Sacramento Kings look to end 2023-24 season on high note against Blazers

Sunday's 2023-24 regular-season finale arrives with the Sacramento Kings facing postseason uncertainty ahead of their matchup with the visiting Portland Trail Blazers.
14 days ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks down between plays in the third quarter agains...
Field Level Media

Golden State Warriors weigh merits of rest against Jazz

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr insists he's planning to prioritize rest over a possible home-court advantage when his club wraps up the regular season by hosting the Utah Jazz on Sunday in San Francisco.
15 days ago