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At this point, the Sacramento Kings will undoubtedly take every positive they can amid a bleak situation. They may be coming off a huge win over the Denver Nuggets back on Saturday, but another tough test awaited them on Monday in the form of the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is shaping up to be another loss […]

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine made a strong offseason push to convince the Kings to pursue a trade for Atlanta star Trae Young, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The attempt never gained real traction. But it added another layer to Sacramento’s ongoing search for long-term direction during a season defined by frustration and uncertainty. […]

The new NBA season is just over a month old, and there is already trade chatter regarding Sacramento Kings All-Star Zach LaVine. According to insider Jake Fischer, while the Golden State Warriors were interested in LaVine before acquiring Jimmy Butler last season, they are not currently expected to pursue the Sacramento guard again. “Establishing a […]

The Sacramento Kings continue their freefall into a no-win situation with no lifeline in sight, and Zach LaVine found himself at the center of the spotlight as this turbulent stretch exposed every flaw in a season slipping away. With the Kings losing streak stretching into another bleak chapter, frustration is becoming impossible to hide. LaVine […]

After the Sacramento Kings’ catastrophic loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, 137-96, there is no doubt a feeling of extreme frustration amongst the team. On top of the Kings losing by 41 points to the Grizzlies, the team has been struggling mightily, as star DeMar DeRozan keeps it real on the state of […]

The Sacramento Kings, for the lack of a better description, are a huge mess. The roster that had all the feel-good vibes in it, the one that captured the imagination of fans by lighting the beam, winning the Pacific Division, and snapping their playoff drought, is all but gone. Only Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk, and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been struggling mightily recently, losing eight out of their last nine games and currently sitting at 4-10 on the 2025-26 NBA season. While James Harden has been doing everything he can to keep Los Angeles in games, the team continues to flounder due in large part to the extended injury […]

The Sacramento Kings are back in the rumor mill, and so is Zach LaVine, as a trade discussion pushed the conversation into a new light. The Kings have monitored every ripple coming out of the Chicago Bulls trade, and this latest insider note adds another layer to the storyline. The news isn’t dramatic, but it’s […]

The Sacramento Kings (3-5) and Oklahoma City Thunder (8-1) will go head-t0-head in an NBA Cup clash on Friday night. Sacramento’s latest injury updates will catch fans’ attention ahead of the contest. Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine are among the Kings who have recently been battling injury trouble. Here’s everything we know about Sabonis and […]

The Sacramento Kings had a positive injury update to share regarding the status of star Zach LaVine ahead of their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. LaVine took part in the Kings’ first seven games of the season, highlighting himself as a key weapon in the offense. However, back soreness forced him […]

Update: Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine have officially been ruled out by the Sacramento Kings for Wednesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater. The Sacramento Kings will take the floor Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors with major questions surrounding two of their most important players. While the Warriors […]

The Sacramento Kings might be without their leading scorer when they face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, as Zach LaVine has officially landed on the injury report with lower back soreness. LaVine, who’s been one of the few bright spots in the Kings’ uneven start to the season, is currently listed as questionable for […]

Zach LaVine’s return to the United Center was full of emotion and clarity. After spending eight seasons with the Chicago Bulls, the two-time All-Star guard faced his former team for the first time since being traded to the Sacramento Kings last season. Though the Bulls came out on top with a 126-113 win, LaVine’s postgame […]

For years, Zach LaVine toiled away on a Chicago Bulls team that wasn’t quite sure where it was going. The Bulls then made the playoffs during the 2021-22 season, which was an encouraging sign, but they proceeded to miss the playoffs for the next few years, necessitating some major changes to the roster. Last season, […]

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a thrilling 105-104 win against the Utah Jazz on Friday courtesy of a Domantas Sabonis game-winner after he made his season debut. The Kings are looking to carry that momentum over to Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. But the Kings might be a little short-handed. Zach LaVine […]

Back in February, the Chicago Bulls shocked the basketball world by announcing they were trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. As part of that three-way trade, the Bulls snatched up guard Tre Jones. On the one hand, the Bulls gave up a highly effective offensive player. However, on the other hand, they are looking […]

The Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990s was among the greatest displays of dominance in the history of team sports. Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, there were other Chicago legends that contributed in huge ways to the story of this franchise. So who are the greatest Bulls players ever? Let’s rank them 1 […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves in a fascinating, almost paradoxical position heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. On one hand, they are still building around their young core of Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, and 2025 lottery pick Yang Hansen. On the other hand, the franchise has unexpectedly doubled down on its […]

September has brought an unusual air of urgency to the Golden State Warriors. While other teams across the Western Conference have rounded out their rosters and shifted their focus toward camp, the Warriors remain in limbo. The Jonathan Kuminga restricted free agency saga has dragged on for weeks, leaving the front office paralyzed. As negotiations […]

While college basketball is the best stage to showcase your NBA potential as a prospect, not all great players blossom in the NCAA. Given that players may do better in different roles, potential is always one of the biggest aspects in determining a player’s stock. In fact, a handful of players who performed poorly in […]

NBA 2K26 did the Sacramento Kings no favors. The ratings flatten roles, misread fit, and misprice impact across a roster that now leans heavily on craft scoring around a hub big. The result: the wrong players are boosted, the right connective tissue is discounted, and the Kings’ true win conditions aren’t reflected. Here’s where 2K […]

Rich Paul is one of the most successful agents in the NBA scene. Known as the CEO of Klutch Sports Group, the agency represents a handful of elite players in the league. But more importantly, they’ve helped their clients nab lucrative contracts that many could only wish for. Here are the 10 biggest NBA contracts […]

The Sacramento Kings are looking to make some moves this offseason, and general manager Scott Perry wants to shift this team. Last year, the team underperformed, and coming into this offseason, there will be changes to the roster, as well as some additions that should help them. One thing to take note of is Zach […]

At times, Jalen Green flashes legitimate star power because of his elite athleticism and tough shot-making ability. At other times, he shoots the basketball inefficiently and becomes a complete nonfactor in matchups. This inconsistency cost the Houston Rockets in their first-round playoff matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Green had a 38-point performance against the […]

The NBA Playoffs feature the best teams and the brightest stars in the league. By now, fans should realize that the postseason is a different animal compared to the regular season. In fact, some superstars have yet to snag a playoff series win. Here is a look at the 10 most surprising NBA stars who’ve […]

The Sacramento Kings are a team to watch this offseason after entering into a period of turmoil. The Kings had a disastrous flameout throughout the 2024-25 season that included the firing of head coach Mike Brown, the trade of star point guard De’Aaron Fox and the eventual embarrassing play-in loss to the Dallas Mavericks in […]

When the Sacramento Kings hired Scott Perry as their general manager, it might not have pleased Zach LaVine. When Perry was hired, an old quote from 2023 resurfaced regarding the shooting guard. “No question that Zach LaVine can score the basketball…Does he impact winning?” Perry said on an episode of The Hoop Genius Podcast with […]

The Sacramento Kings face significant uncertainty heading into this offseason. The Kings made a bold move following their 120-106 Play-In loss to the Dallas Mavericks, failing to qualify for the NBA playoffs for the second straight season, by parting ways with general manager Monte McNair. The Kings quickly pivoted and replaced McNair with former New […]

The Sacramento Kings lost in the Play-in Tournament, so their 2024-25 season is over. Immediately after the loss, they moved on from general manager Monte McNair. The team has been stuck in mediocrity for far too long now, and it is time for the franchise to change that. Drastic changes might have to come this […]

The Sacramento Kings announced the dismissal of general manager Monte McNair following a 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night. The move comes amid growing internal tension regarding recent personnel decisions and the team’s direction. According to a report by Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, […]

The Sacramento Kings’ postseason status was in doubt for much of March, but with the Phoenix Suns losing the plot, they were able to secure their place in the NBA play-in tournament, booking themselves a matchup against the injury-ravaged Dallas Mavericks in the 9/10 matchup. While many believe that the winner of this matchup will […]

In a span of two days, Sacramento Kings forward Zach LaVine’s history-making exploits continue to amaze. One day, he achieved the most points in franchise history without any free throw attempts. The next, he outdid himself one better.  On Monday, LaVine made more history by becoming the first Kings player to score 35 points in […]

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 […]

On Sunday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers faced a desperate Sacramento Kings team that needs a bit more cushion to book their place in the play-in tournament. And the Kings played with so much desperation that they managed to sweep the season series against the East-leading Cavs with a 120-113 win on Sunday. However, this victory […]

The Sacramento Kings further strengthened their chances to secure a spot in the NBA Play-in Tournament after pulling off an upset victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. The Kings leaned on star shooting guard Zach LaVine’s brilliant offensive night to score a 120-113 win against the top team of […]

Revenge games always hit different. But when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Sacramento Kings, it isn’t just about payback — it’s about power. Heading into this matchup, the Cavs are 48 minutes away from locking up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. One more win, and the path to the NBA Finals could […]

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 […]

The Sacramento Kings dropped their third straight game Monday night, falling 113-95 to the Boston Celtics in a lopsided contest that continued their downward spiral during a crucial seven-game homestand. Zach LaVine, who finished with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal on 6-for-16 shooting from the field and just 1-for-5 from beyond […]