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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to facing the Golden State Warriors in gam...
JAKE SHAPIRO, Denver Sports Analyst

LeBron James clearly respects the Nuggets and knows this series is going to be brutal

The last time Nikola Jokic and LeBron James met in the playoffs, LeBron was arguably the better player and his team went on to win a title.
12 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors inspects his championship ring during a ceremony pri...
Joseph Jarosz

Nick Friedell can’t see the Warriors winning another NBA championship

ESPN's Nick Friedell joined Sactown Sports Monday to talk about where the Golden State Warriors are headed this offseason.
12 months ago
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces a pick by the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Draft at ...
Joseph Jarosz

How to watch the 2023 NBA draft lottery

While there may not be much interest in the lottery for Kings' fans, there are still plenty of storylines to follow in Tuesday's lottery.
12 months ago
DALLAS - MAY 13: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks talks to Predrag Stojakovic #16 of the S...
Frankie Cartoscelli

On This Date: Stojakovic, Kings force Game 7 against Mavs

On this date in 2003, the Sacramento Kings forced Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals.
12 months ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during player introductions before ...
Amiliano Fragoso

Jerry Reynolds thinks Harrison Barnes should come off the bench next season

Jerry Reynolds joined Chris & Co. Monday to talk about the 2023 NBA playoffs, and what the Kings need to do this offseason.
12 months ago
BOLOGNA, ITALY - JANUARY 12: Aleksandar Vezenkov #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus during the 2022-23 Turki...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings prospect Sasha Vezenkov named to All-EuroLeague First Team

Potential future Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov was named to the All-EuroLeague First Team on Monday morning.
12 months ago
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 7...
KYLE IRELAND, KSL Sports Producer

Grizzlies star Ja Morant suspended again after new video shows apparent gun

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Ja Morant has been suspended from all team activities after a new video surfaced on social media showing the point guard apparently holding a gun.
12 months ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second quarter against the Denver N...
Arizona Sports

Monty Williams fired as Phoenix Suns head coach

New Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia decided to fire coach Monty Williams over the weekend, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
12 months ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in...
Amiliano Fragoso

AZ Sports’ John Gambadoro would not have done the Kevin Durant trade in February

AZ Sports' John Gambadoro joined Chris & Co. Friday to talk about the Phoenix Suns and why he wouldn't have traded for Kevin Durant.
12 months ago
18 Feb 2001: Vlade Divac #21 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball as he is guarded by Karl Mal...
Frankie Cartoscelli

On This Date in Sacramento Kings History: May 12th

On this date in 1999, the Sacramento Kings won their first-ever home NBA Playoff game since the franchise relocated to California in 1985.
12 months ago
An exterior view of the Golden 1 Center after they lit the beam after the Sacramento Kings beat the...
Joseph Jarosz

Former Kings player on ‘truly magnificent year’ Sacramento experienced

Former Sacramento Kings player Harold Pressley joined Cattles and Ramie Thursday to discuss the past season and how the team grows.
12 months ago
Devin Booker #1 stands with head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter...
KELLAN OLSON, Arizona Sports

Suns steamrolled by superior Nuggets team, eliminated at home

The Phoenix Suns for the second straight season were blown out in their own building to end the playoffs, this time to the Denver Nuggets.
12 months ago
ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 09: Mike Brown, Head Coach of Sacramento Kings, attends the game during the 20...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sam Amick on the Kings’ pursuit of Sasha Vezenkov, NBA Playoffs & more

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Jason and JayMarzz to talk about the Kings' pursuit of Sasha Vezenkov, the NBA Playoffs and much more.
12 months ago
A general view as fans cheer during the third quarter in game seven of the Western Conference First...
Frankie Cartoscelli

The Rebirth of the Sacramento Kings

The 2022-23 season will long be remembered as the year the Sacramento Kings were put back on the NBA map.
12 months ago
Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings vie for NBA All-Star Game nods....
Frankie Cartoscelli

De’Aaron Fox & Domantas Sabonis named to All-NBA Third Team

Sacramento Kings All-Star duo De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis have been named to the All-NBA Third Team.
12 months ago
Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball against Domantas Sabonis #10 of the S...
Joseph Jarosz

Why Domantas Sabonis is ‘going to come back better’ after playoff series

Akis Yerocostas, editor for the Kings Herald, joined Cattles and Ramie to talk about how Domantas Sabonis can improve his game.
12 months ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kenny Thomas on which NBA Playoff team can survive elimination

Former Sacramento Kings forward and current NBC Sports analyst Kenny Thomas joined Dave & Jason to dive into the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday.
12 months ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against Deandre Ayton #2 of the Phoenix Suns ...
JAKE SHAPIRO, Denver Sports Analyst

Nikola Jokic’s brilliant Game 5 is another step on his legendary path

On Wednesday, Nikola Jokic passed Wilt Chamberlain for most playoff triple-doubles in NBA history recorded by a center.
12 months ago
ATHENS, GREECE - MAY 09: Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus in action during the 2022/2023 T...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Vezenkov, Olympiacos advance in EuroLeague Playoffs with Kings’ Brown in attendance

Potential future Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov contributed to Olympiacos' EuroLeague Playoff win on Tuesday.
12 months ago
LOS ANGELES - MAY 24: (L-R) Mike Bibby #10, Doug Christie #13, Chris Webber #4 and Hidayet Turkoglu...
Frankie Cartoscelli

On This Date: Webber, Bibby combine for 60 points in Game 3 win over Dallas

On this date in 2002, the Sacramento Kings picked up a Game 3 win over the Dallas Mavericks during the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
12 months ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Harrison Barnes #40 of...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings 2023 free agents: Full list of restricted, unrestricted players

A full list of restricted and unrestricted free agents for the Sacramento Kings heading into the offseason.
12 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 26: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball agai...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Keegan Murray selected to All-Rookie First Team

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has capped off his memorable rookie season with a selection to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
12 months ago
ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 26: Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus react during the 2022/2023 Tur...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Report: Mike Brown is in Greece to watch Sasha Vezenkov

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown is reportedly in Greece to watch Greek League MVP Sasha Vezenkov in the EuroLeague playoffs.
12 months ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reaches for the basketball after pushing off Phoenix Suns ow...
WILL PETERSEN, Denver Sports Analyst

Suns owner does the right thing, calls for Nikola Jokic to not be suspended

Suns owner Mat Ishbia is doing the right thing after his dustup with Nikola Jokic dominated all the headlines from Phoenix’s Game 4 win.
12 months ago