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DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings’ up-and-down 2024-25 season ended on Wednesday night. Despite DeRozan scoring 33 points, the Kings lost to the Mavericks 120-106. Despite the loss, DeRozan broke Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young’s Play-In Tournament scoring record, marking himself as the highest-scoring player in tournament history. As he worked to keep the […]

The Toronto Raptors debuted in 1995 along with the Vancouver Grizzlies as part of the NBA’s efforts to expand into Canada. Being the only team north of the border that is still around, the Raptors have the privilege of having an entire country behind their back. Basketball has grown tremendously in Canada, particularly in Toronto. […]

The Sacramento Kings are on the cusp of securing a spot in the play-in tournament; their 127-117 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night means that they only need to win one more game (or for the Phoenix Suns to lose one more) to seal their place in the postseason. After being in a […]

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers had every reason to rise against Zach LaVine and the Sacramento Kings. One win away from clinching the Eastern Conference’s top seed, the city buzzing, a sellout crowd roaring, and the playoffs just two weeks out—this was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, Sacramento turned it into a wake-up […]

There is not much for the Sacramento Kings to be happy about this season. Aside from taking things in a new direction after trading De’Aaron Fox and bringing in Zach LaVine, the Kings have taken a major step back from the playoff contenders they were supposed to be. After losing 116-111 to the Washington Wizards […]

LeBron James is arguably the best basketball player in the world, having collected plenty of milestones and accolades throughout his NBA career. James is also considered to be one of the most successful players in the playoffs, having earned four NBA championships and Finals MVPs. The King also holds the record for the most points […]

The Chicago Bulls handed the Sacramento Kings a 128-116 loss Thursday night, but the headline didn’t belong to former Bulls stars Zach LaVine or DeMar DeRozan. Instead, it was Kevin Huerter, now with Chicago, who delivered a statement performance against his former team. Traded from Sacramento to Chicago as part of the February multi-team deal […]

It was no doubt a surprise when Zach LaVine was traded to the Sacramento Kings from the Chicago Bulls before the deadline as now he faced his former team Thursday night. Though the Kings are working to fix their flaws this season, the team would drop the game to the Bulls, 128-116, as LaVine spoke […]

The Sacramento Kings are ninth in the Western Conference at 33-33. At the 2025 NBA Trade deadline, they made a big move, shipping away De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team deal that brought back Zach LaVine and draft capital. The Kings also acquired center Jonas Valanciunas at the deadline. These changes […]

There was no doubt that the Sacramento Kings were frustrated after their 116-110 loss to the Denver Nuggets, and DeMar DeRozan let the refs know about it in his postgame comments. Unfortunately, the league was not too fond of DeRozan’s comments and fined him for his criticism of the refs. “Sacramento Kings guard-forward DeMar DeRozan […]

DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings lost 116-110 to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, a loss that stings for a multitude of reasons. Aside from snapping their four-game win streak and the loss impacting their chances of making the playoffs in the Western Conference, the Kings felt like the officials gave them an unfair […]

When it comes to the NBA’s All-Time scoring list, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the far and away leader with over 40,000 career points. He’s the only NBA player to reach that mark, and is a surefire Hall of Famer when he retires. But there are other prolific scoring threats still currently in […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie reportedly held a “starters-only meeting” following the team’s 132-108 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. The meeting included Kings starters Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and Domantas Sabonis. Haynes cited league sources indicating that Christie used […]

The Sacramento Kings had one of the most consequential trade deadlines in recent franchise history. This chaotic period was foreshadowed by a season that, to this point, has not gone according to plan. And now, star point guard De’Aron Fox is no longer on the roster after being traded to the San Antonio Spurs. It’s a […]

It turns out that Drake is still hurt over his friendship breakup with DeMar DeRozan. In a recent video shared by DJ Akademiks, Drake is onstage at his Sydney show when he is tossed a jersey while performing “Rich Flex.” The rapper holds the jersey or a couple of seconds before opening it up to […]

DeMar DeRozan delivered the game-winning shot, capping a strong performance in the Sacramento Kings’ 129-128 overtime win over the struggling Dallas Mavericks on Monday at American Airlines Center. DEMAR DEROZAN GETS THROUGH THE DOUBLE-TEAM FOR THE WIN 🤯pic.twitter.com/w9bke9Z2Pl — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 11, 2025 DeRozan posted a season-best 42 points for the Kings (27-26), including […]

The Sacramento Kings introduced Zach LaVine on Wednesday following his acquisition from the Chicago Bulls, marking an unexpected reunion with former teammate DeMar DeRozan. During the press conference, LaVine shared a humorous take on teaming up with DeRozan once again. “I know a couple of guys on the team,” LaVine said. “Obviously, DeMar couldn’t stay […]

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is reunited with DeMar DeRozan after the Chicago Bulls traded the veteran in a three-team deal with the San Antonio Spurs. The Kings honored De’Aaron Fox’s trade request last week, sending him to the Spurs, while DeRozan reunites with the guard he played with during his time with the Bulls. […]

When Zach LaVine was traded to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, it made current Kings guard DeMar DeRozan quite ecstatic. Although the franchise lost their point guard, De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, it reunited the two former Chicago Bulls players. As a result, DeRozan took to Instagram and shared a photo on his […]

After the Sacramento Kings reportedly honored point guard De’Aaron Fox’s recent trade request, his Kings teammate DeMar DeRozan has followed a path similar to what Miami Heat center Kevin Love did for his teammate Jimmy Butler. Love posted 90s movie scenes loosely referencing Butler’s exit in the sense of farewells or someone parting ways with a […]

When DeMar DeRozan signed with the Sacramento Kings, he knew De’Aaron Fox would be on the team. Fast forward to the end of January, and now Fox has been amid trade rumors. Reports have indicated that he wants a trade, but that he’s happy in Sacramento. Either way, it puts a strain on DeRozan. The […]

It hasn’t even been a month since the Sacramento Kings fired former head coach Mike Brown, and already, it looks like a completely different team is taking the floor each night. In a situation like this one, there’s often a number of factors that go into a team turning things around in the aftermath of […]

The Sacramento Kings continue to flourish under interim head coach Doug Christie, who steered the team to a 123-100 blowout win over the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sunday. But the meeting with the Wizards can also be best remembered for the individual milestone that veteran bucket-getter DeMar DeRozan reached. The […]

There is nearly nothing better for professional athletes than to garner the respect of their peers. The mutual respect between Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan was ever present even though they were set to line up on opposing teams for their Tuesday night clash against each other, a game […]

The Sacramento Kings are currently 20-19 overall as the NBA trade deadline draws near. Sacramento is in ninth place in the Western Conference. If the Kings feel confident enough with Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan leading the way, Sacramento could attempt to buy at the deadline in hopes of adding more talent around […]

DeMar DeRozan returned to the Windy City for the first time since getting traded to the Sacramento Kings in the offseason, and he was given a tribute video for the three years he was with the franchise. After the game, DeRozan shared his thoughts on the tribute video and returning back to Chicago. “It was […]

For the past three seasons, DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball were teammates with the Chicago Bulls. While Ball was sidelined due to injury for most of that time, the pair, both Southern California natives, had a bond as teammates. DeRozan left the Bulls this offseason via a sign and trade deal with the Sacramento Kings […]

In a world where health challenges often remain hidden, two athletic giants have chosen to share their personal battles to inspire others. DeMar DeRozan and Suni Lee, celebrated for their achievements on the basketball court and gymnastics floor, respectively, have been recognized as recipients of the 2025 Health Advocacy Awards, per Health. Their contributions highlight […]

The Sacramento Kings delivered another unforgettable performance Monday night, storming back from a 17-point deficit to secure a 123-118 double-overtime win against the Miami Heat. This victory marked their fifth straight triumph, a streak that has reignited hope after a difficult stretch earlier in the season. DeMar DeRozan, who struggled to find his rhythm for […]

The Sacramento Kings have not been playing their best basketball for most of the season, but they have been trending up as of late — a surprising development in the aftermath of Mike Brown’s firing. On Sunday night, the Kings faced another tough test, this time a clash against the Golden State Warriors while missing […]

The Dallas Mavericks head to northern California to take on the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Mavericks-Kings NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Mavericks-Kings Odds Dallas […]

DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings dismantled the San Antonio Spurs in Texas, cruising to a 140-113 victory. “Being top-30 all-time in scoring and to still have the opportunity to add to that is beyond humbling,” said the Kings star forward who made history by becoming the 30th player in NBA history to reach 24,000 […]

There are 85 NBA players who can’t be traded this season until Dec. 15. That is because of the “recently signed trade restriction” rule that prevents teams from trading players right away after signing them to new deals. Although the NBA trade deadline is still months away, Dec. 15 will unofficially kick off the trade […]

It was just over a year ago when the Sacramento Kings snapped a 16-year playoff drought, which was the longest playoff slump in US sports history. Thanks to an improved roster filled with budding stars led by De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, it was easy to see why. But earlier this year, the Kings missed […]

The Sacramento Kings made a serious splash in the offseason, acquiring DeMar DeRozan in a trade with the Chicago Bulls. However, they haven’t been playing the best basketball early on, sitting at 9-12 so far. On Monday, DeRozan gave his honest take on the Kings’ struggles. Via James Ham: “I mean, it’s always frustrating when […]

The Sacramento Kings host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. DeMar DeRozan is on the injury report and listed as probable with a lower back issue. DeRozan hasn’t played in almost a week for the Kings, and that absence occurred on the heels of a different injury absence that sidelined him for additional time. […]

DeMar DeRozan has been everything the Sacramento Kings had hoped he would be alongside De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. However, the Kings have struggled early on this season, and DeRozan has been dealing with a back injury. After recently missing three games with a lower back tightness, DeRozan has once again appeared on the Kings’ […]

The Sacramento Kings have had an up and down start to the 2024-25 season, currently sitting at 8-7 on the campaign after a recent tough loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Sacramento has had a bad case of the injury bug as of late, as DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Malik Monk have all missed time, […]

The Sacramento Kings currently find themselves 8-7 on the season and in the middle of the pack when it comes to other teams fighting for positioning in the Western Conference standings. De’Aaron Fox has been on an offensive tear as of late, but this team’s full potential has been hampered by injury concerns that have […]