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He may have publicly said that he will opt out of his contract with the Sacramento Kings after this season, but Rudy Gay is still focused on playing well and doing his job right. Although he has been named in numerous trade rumors lately, Gay has handled it professionally and made it clear that he […]

The Sacramento Kings everlasting pursuit of a point guard still continues, and Minnesota Timberwolves starter Ricky Rubio is right in their crosshairs. Although the T-Wolves franchise made its intentions clear by drafting Kris Dunn with the fifth overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft, they won’t be trigger-happy when it comes to making a deal […]

L.A. Clippers superstar point guard Chris Paul is widely considered as one of the players in the NBA with the highest basketball IQ’s. And during his team’s preseason game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, he proved that even more. While being caught in a switch and having to defend Rudy Gay, who is […]

The Boston Celtics have already added Al Horford this summer, but the team’s other All-Star, Isaiah Thomas, believes it won’t hurt them if they add another one to the roster. Rumors have continued to circulate that Thomas has been actively recruiting his former Sacramento Kings teammate DeMarcus Cousins ever since he placed a comment on his […]

The Sacramento Kings are continuously looking for a point guard they can trade for to add depth to the position. After losing Rajon Rondo to free agency this summer, it leaves them with last year’s back-up Darren Collison, and newly-signed Ty Lawson to share the minutes at the one spot. With Rudy Gay asking to be traded […]

The Sacramento Kings are unlikely to reach a rookie-scale contract extension with fourth-year shooting guard Ben McLemore by the Oct. 31 deadline, according to league sources. This would result in the Kansas product becoming a restricted free agent, giving the Kings the opportunity to match any team’s offer if he is signed to an offer […]

Even after missing a morning  shootaround and the team’s flight to Kentucky last week, Ty Lawson is staying with the Sacramento Kings. This comes after it was reported that team officials had summoned him to explain his side. Now that the air has been cleared on his status with the team, head coach Dave Joerger spoke […]

The Sacramento Kings will be playing in a new arena this coming season, and it won’t be any ordinary building. After formally opening last September 30, the $556.6 million Golden 1 Center is one of the most technologically-advanced and environment friendly sports facilities in the world. Kings’ majority owner Vivek Ranadive is excited to open its doors to […]

The Sacramento Kings and Miami Heat are exploring a possible trade that would send Rudy Gay and Darren Collison in exchange for Goran Dragic, according to Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders. Gay has been very vocal about his discontent with the organization, so the Kings will look to move him to try and avoid the $14.2 […]

After missing the team’s flight to Kentucky for their preseason game and missing a morning shootaround last week, Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson was reportedly asked by the team officials to explain his side. It now appears that the North Carolina product will remain with the team as he was seen in practice on Monday. Head […]

Sacramento Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadive has had a history of making comments that tends to easily catch media attention during his relatively young stint as an owner of the team. His last appeared as a back-handed statement when he “unintentionally” threw former general manager Geoff Petrie under the bus. “I needed somebody to go and actually work out the players,” Ranadive […]

After showing up late to a morning shootaround earlier in the week, Sacramento Kings guard Ty Lawson reportedly missed the team’s flight to Kentucky for an exhibition game. Now, the 28-year-old would need to explain his side to team officials. ESPN sources say Lawson, who has been playing well in camp, was late for a shootaround, then […]

The NBA regular season is right around the corner, and it signals a wave of stat-crazy fans grouping together for another year of serious competition in fantasy basketball. Most leagues begin to hold their drafts during this period, and managers, especially the more determined ones, are already armed with their own tools that will aid […]

DeMarcus Cousins is considered one of the best centers in the NBA today because of his post moves and rebounding prowess. Mastering those skill sets demands tremendous balance and agility. But on Thursday, the Sacramento Kings center shared a hilarious photo of himself tripping on an aircraft ladder while trying to board a plane. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLhDHCphMsk/ […]

The Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive controversially stated earlier this week that he is not to blame for any dysfunction during his tenure. Ranadive claimed that when he bought the franchise, he had to fast-track the hiring process due to a lack of personnel, as per Sam Amick of USA Today: “I walked in, and […]

Despite asking management to trade him, Sacramento Kings‘ forward Rudy Gay is likely to remain with the team as general manager Vlade Divac announced recently that they are planning to keep him. But even if the 48-year-old executive said that, rumors continue to swirl around possible destinations for Gay if he does get moved. With the Kings’ […]

Sacramento Kings majority owner Vivek Ranadive has been known to make controversial decisions since he started his ownership of the team in 2013. From reportedly influencing his executives on who to draft two years ago, to the infamous firing of then-head coach Mike Malone, it has been a very eventful three years for him to say […]

Only three years removed of the most successful run in franchise history with four straight finals appearances and two championships, the Miami Heat enter this season with a lot of uncertainty. After losing Dwyane Wade in free agency and Chris Bosh likely done with his career in South Beach, Pat Riley‘s team will have to compete […]

During the singing of The Star Spangled Banner on Tuesday night before the exhibition game between the Sacramento Kings and Maccabi Haifa, another person joined the acts of protests being done by athletes and professional teams against racially-charged violence in the country. It was not a Kings player or a member of their staff, it was […]

The Sacramento Kings are the second NBA team to officially land a uniform sponsorship deal for the 2017-18 season. The Kings announced Monday that it will use an ad for Sacramento-based Blue Diamond Growers, which manufactures Blue Diamond Almonds. Darren Rovell reports that Blue Diamond is set to pay $5 million per year for the ad placement. Blue Diamond […]

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In the early years of Vivek Ranadive‘s ownership of the Sacramento Kings, he addressed the issues surrounding the franchise and made controversial decisions. One of them is the firing of then-head coach Mike Malone, which became an unpopular move for fans and DeMarcus Cousins. The 59-year-old businessman defended his decision to fire the current Denver Nuggets bench boss […]

If you ask Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranidive who his real choice was for his team’s number eight pick back in 2014, he would give you a different name from who they ended up selecting. According to the 59-year-old owner, he liked another player who worked out for them before the draft but was forced to say […]

Despite being linked to a lot of trade rumors recently, Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore is handling the situation professionally and continues to do his best during the team’s ongoing training camp. The Kansas product’s attitude and commitment to the game has not remained unnoticed as his head coach, Dave Joerger, gave high praises for the work he […]

The Sacramento Kings have been involved in the rumor mill as of late, with Ben McLemore and Rudy Gay being mentioned as potential trade pieces. Kings general manager Vlade Divac has now made it clear, however, that he does not intend to move either player any time soon. It was recently reported that the Kings […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins couldn’t believe his eyes after Thursday night’s 105-96 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors. The big fella glared into Kevin Durant‘s soul as he did his post-game interviews with the media at the San Jose SAP Center before ultimately walking away with a smirk on his face. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLQCQL0l4Ep/ While it was […]

The addition of grizzled veteran Matt Barnes always comes as a side of relief for any team that gets him, as players rather be on his side than against him. Perhaps one of his biggest fans is his current teammate DeMarcus Cousins, who didn’t shy away from raving about him after a 105-96 preseason loss […]

Following reports of trade discussions between the Sacramento Kings and the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN’s Marc Stein has reported on a development in the negotiations. The Bucks offered point guard Michael Carter-Williams for 23-year-old shooting guard Ben McLemore but the Kings have turned down the offer. Milwaukee has a gap in their backcourt following the hamstring injury of Khris Middleton […]

With an immediate need at the shooting guard position, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to make some changes. Bucks wing player Khris Middleton has been ruled out of action for six months after surgery on his left hamstring, leaving a hole in the backcourt. Members of Milwaukee’s front office have reportedly reached out to the […]

DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay wanted a way out of the Sacramento Kings and yet both remain. Seth Curry on the other hand was looking for a new home, and the Kings rescinded his offer opening the door for the Dallas Mavericks to sign him to a two year $5 million contract deal. Radio host Grant Napear […]

Teams around the NBA have been sending out messages of unity during the opening round of preseason games. The Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are in line with the same message, as both teams joined in linking arms Tuesday during the singing of the national anthem. There have been several teams that have participated in what […]

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was not afraid to tell it how it is when it comes to new addition Ty Lawson. When asked by reporters post-practice about what it’s like to play with his new point guard, he was a “a little” too excited. See for yourself. https://www.instagram.com/p/BLIPJGzBfMn/ He quickly caught himself after seeing the reporters’ […]

With recents news of his eight-game suspension handed by the league, Sacramento Kings point guard Darren Collison spoke out in depth about the issue after practice on Monday. Collison was suspended on Sunday after pleading guilty to a domestic violence case from May 30 involving his wife at their Granite Bay home. “I accept the penalty and […]

It’s not often that Sacramento Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins seems utterly pleased with something, but he’s been effusive about the new offense under new coach Dave Joerger. “I love it. I love it. I love it,” Cousins told Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee when asked about his new offense. The offense he’s run […]

In less than a month from now, the new NBA season will start. Aside from the seeing old faces in new places and the anticipation on which team will perform the best, there has already been a lot of chatter on how players will show their protest against violence and police brutality. After seeing San […]

The NBA has suspended Sacramento Kings point guard Darren Collison for eight games without pay after pleading guilty to domestic battery charges last month, an anonymous source with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The incident took place between Collison and his wife in their Granite Bay home on May 30 and was deemed a misdemeanor […]

Dave Joerger is coming into Sacramento with hopes of changing the culture. Losing has been the norm for so long for the Kings that it’s almost become expected. The franchise has become a laughing stock in many respects. The team has talent this season, so much that its ranked 6th overall in NBA 2K17. Joerger […]

The Sacramento Kings new $577 million Golden 1 Center  is one of the most technologically advanced facilities built for sports. Not surprising since it was constructed near California’s Silicon Valley. The arena boasts of suites and premium seating that will feature speakers with sounds from the floor where the game is being played so the experience is […]