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It was not the ideal year for the Sacramento Kings. The team was a dark horse in last year’s NBA Playoffs but came crashing down. Hopes were high for the Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox-led squad but they were not met. So, all they could do was re-tool and get ready to make a run […]

The Sacramento Kings already have one obviously talented yet objectively limited seven-foot center from Lithuania on the roster. Would pairing franchise stalwart Domantas Sabonis with fellow countryman Jonas Valanciunas this summer really be an optimal move for Sacramento? Let’s just say the oddsmakers in Vegas don’t share your skepticism. As Valanciunas’ foray into free agency […]

The Sacramento Kings had a solid 2023-24 campaign one year after making the NBA Playoffs for the first time in 16 seasons. The star duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis is proving to be one of the most promising in the league. Moreover, Sabonis has risen to new heights after a career year. The […]

After a 2022-23 season that saw them reach the playoffs amid a buzz of fan excitement, the Sacramento Kings sputtered out of the NBA Play-In Tournament this season. Now, there are real questions about the Kings’ future and their roster makeup, per Howard Beck of The Ringer: “At a glance, it’s all a bit disorienting. […]

The Sacramento Kings fell 112-105 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night in a particularly tough loss for Sacramento big man Domantas Sabonis. Sabonis had a tough matchup with Thunder rookie sensation Chet Holmgren and was held to 8 points and 13 rebounds. That performance snapped his 61-game double-double streak, per StatMuse. Sabonis owns […]

Following All-Star weekend in the NBA, there’s no question that NBA teams then start making their final decisions on whether to make a move just before the trade deadline. The trade deadline gives teams a last-minute opportunity to make further improvements to their roster with the hopes of making a run for a championship. Throughout […]

Domantas Sabonis has been everything the Sacramento Kings had hoped for at the center position due to his constant string of double-doubles. Although he wasn’t named an All-Star this season for some reason, Sabonis has arguably been the best big man in the league due to the impact he brings as a rebounder. After leading […]

NBA stars are often respected for their greatness on the court. However, not all of them were great from the get-go. In fact, some of the biggest basketball stars that we respect today could be called late bloomers. Given the competition in the NBA, it isn’t surprising that some basketball players needed some time to […]

Trades between teams in the league are some of the most exciting parts of the NBA. This paves the way for teams to improve their roster with the hopes of winning the elusive NBA championship. Throughout NBA history, we’ve witnessed some of the most game-changing trades that ultimately led to championships. On the other hand, […]

Domantas Sabonis set a post-merger record for the most consecutive NBA double-doubles Monday, tallying his 54th straight game with a double-double in the Sacramento Kings’ 108-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Sabonis, who posted 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists against the 76ers, passed current Miami Heat player Kevin Love for the record; Love, […]

Fans come across players putting up big numbers in the NBA on a game-t0-game basis in the past few years. Usually, it would just be a statistical outlier that gets the eyes of fans. But, that is not at all the case anymore. The feat needs to be so mind-boggling for it to catch the […]

The Sacramento Kings escaped their Saturday night contest against the Orlando Magic with a hard-fought 109-107 victory, and as he almost always does, Domantas Sabonis played a huge role in his team finding a way to come out on top. Sabonis racked up 21 points while hauling in 14 rebounds and dishing out eight assists, […]

The Sacramento Kings may have lost to the Washington Wizards on Thursday, but the team had a silver lining in the form of Domantas Sabonis. Talks surrounding the big man’s continuous streak of double-doubles have surfaced recently, and they’ll likely continue following Thursday’s outing. Why? Well, as of the final buzzer, Sabonis now surpasses Moses […]

On Sunday evening, Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings suffered a disappointing setback with a 98-91 home loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Kings and the Knicks entered this game with similar records, but it was New York’s Tom Thibodeau-orchestrated defense that ultimately got the better of Sabonis and his teammates, who saw their record […]

The Sacramento Kings may have been on the second night of a back-to-back, putting them on a rest deficit against the Los Angeles Lakers, but it did not matter. That was because the Kings had Domantas Sabonis, while the Lakers had Anthony Davis, and that was basically all she wrote in what ended up being […]

On Tuesday night, the Sacramento Kings were in for a tough matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks to try and get back to winning ways after their disappointing defeat against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. But it didn’t seem like the Kings had much difficulty dispatching the Bucks, thanks in large part to Domantas Sabonis’ dominance. […]

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun is already one of the best big men in the NBA, but he may not be able to see action on the floor for some time after suffering a scary injury during Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. It’s never good to see a player get hurt in a […]

Domantas Sabonis has been putting the league on notice but no one seems to be paying attention. Mike Brown’s squad may have hit an inconsistent stretch after the NBA All-Star break but they have been ticking boxes in the win column for the past two games. The latest win came at the expense of the […]

As the NBA season progresses and the battle for playoff positions intensifies in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, NBA 2K24’s March player ratings update arrives at a critical moment, reflecting the standout performances that have captivated basketball fans worldwide. In this latest update, players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Davis, and Domantas Sabonis see […]

Looking to build their winning streak to four games, the Minnesota Timberwolves had a tough task in front of them on Friday night. With the Sacramento Kings in town, the Wolves faced off with one of their most fascinating matchups. Despite De’Aaron Fox being out for Sacramento, the Kings still ran wild to start the […]

The Sacramento Kings are enjoying another strong season after reaching the playoffs during the 2022-23 campaign. Sacramento is currently seventh in the Western Conference, but they are just one game behind the fifth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis have led the charge for the Kings, and NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks Sabonis […]

The Sacramento Kings have been insanely good during the season but not a lot of individuals are taking notice. Coach Mike Brown elevated his schemes and the likes of Keegan Murray and Kevin Huerter are starting to get better with experience. Despite the loss to the Miami Heat, their leaders, De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, […]

Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander find themselves as the two favorites for the MVP award this NBA season in what has become a wide-open race since Joel Embiid was deemed ineligible. These two stars have gone back-and-forth in the MVP rankings as of late, but Jokic has seemed to take firm control of the race […]

Domantas Sabonis continues to stuff the stat sheet and added to some NBA history with his latest performance on Sunday. The Sacramento Kings star big man recorded his 20th triple-double of the season in Sacramento’s 123-107 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Only five other players in NBA history have accomplished that feat, including Hall […]

The San Antonio Spurs were on the verge of knocking off a team that’s expected to make the playoffs. They’d rallied to lead the Sacramento Kings by four with just over two minutes remaining in the game. From that moment on, one team showed why it’s looking for a second straight postseason appearance while the […]

The Sacramento Kings are falling down the standings, as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games heading to the All-Star break. Sacramento is 31-23 and in 8th place in the Western Conference. Other teams in the West are on the rise, making this post-All-Star break stretch crucial for Mike Brown’s men. Domantas Sabonis has […]

The Western Conference appears to have a firm grasp on the NBA MVP award this season. The fact that Joel Embiid is no longer eligible for the MVP award as a result of games missed due to injury also plays a huge factor in why more attention is being cast on those in the West. […]

The Sacramento Kings found themselves in a hotly-contested affair on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, with two teams continuing to jockey for position in the lower half of the Western Conference playoff picture. The Kings’ stars came to play, with Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox, and Malik Monk combining for 96 points, although it wasn’t […]

Joel Embiid is no longer in consideration for the NBA MVP award due to his recent meniscus injury that has left him sidelined indefinitely. With the Philadelphia 76ers reigning league MVP out of the running, all eyes have turned towards two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and rising superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. However, this is still a wide-open […]

When fans and teams alike poke the bear, it often backfires. This was the case for the Domantas Sabonis-led Sacramento Kings when they decided to troll the Detroit Pistons. Player introductions were just getting started for the game when a certain clip of Brandon Aiyuk during the NFL Divisional Round was being played. It may […]

Sacramento Kings stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis were both left off the NBA All-Star roster, but the players have each other’s backs. They were arguably snubbed from the All-Star game, despite Sabonis having the best year of his career. Fox spoke on Sabonis’ impact on the Kings, praising his top-level skill. “What he does […]

The Sacramento Kings missed out on both Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, as the Toronto Raptors eventually traded the two forwards to the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, respectively. The Kings have been seeking to make an upgrade to bolster their chances for a deep 2024 playoff run. They are reportedly ready to put […]

The Sacramento Kings are on an absolute tear after losing to the Indiana Pacers. They have won four straight games and are looking to climb to the top of the Western Conference standings. Mike Brown’s schemes are coming to life as well as De’Aaron Fox’s on-court leadership. However, one person stood out in their win […]

The Sacramento Kings edged out the Golden State Warriors on Friday night after winning the game 134-133. Morale was high after the contest and head coach Mike Brown decided to have a little fun. During the postgame press conference, Brown crashed Domantas Sabonis and poked fun at himself over not playing JaVale McGee. It was […]

Less than three weeks remain before the February 8th NBA Trade Deadline and the Sacramento Kings figure to be a major player in the market. Sacramento is reportedly looking to make upgrades ahead of the deadline to improve its chances of making a deep playoff push this season. The Kings already lost out on the […]

Sacramento Kings fans probably fell to their knees when the news dropped that the Indiana Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors. The Kings were reportedly engaged in Siakam trade talks with the Raptors last week. They reportedly offered a trade package centered around Harrison Barnes and Kevin Huerter in exchange for the All-NBA […]

One of the Sacramento Kings’ top targets ahead of the NBA trade deadline is now off the market. The Kings lost out on the Pascal Siakam sweepstakes when the Indiana Pacers acquired the All-Star forward from the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday afternoon. Sacramento’s desire to land Siakam is no secret. But, unfortunately, both the Kings […]

Netflix is reportedly creating a new NBA documentary series that is modeled after its NFL “Quarterback” show, and it features LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers along with four other star players, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Along with LeBron James, Netflix’s show will focus on Jayson Tatum of the […]

Christmas may be over, but Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk is still in the mood for the season of giving. After the Kings’ 123-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on New Year’s Eve, Monk made sure to give one of his fans a lasting memory to end 2023 by giving the young kid his game-worn […]