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Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox was not very happy with how their game against the Utah Jazz was officiated and he made sure to make his feelings know about it. Apparently, the league believes that the 23-year-old crossed a line with his post-game comments and he has since been fined a whopping $20,000 for his […]

The race for this year’s Rookie of the Year award appears to be a close one, with three players standing out: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, and Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton. While Edwards and Ball were both top three picks in the draft, Haliburton was selected 12th overall and […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is one of the top shot-blockers in the league today. Apparently, De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings just does not care. Fox threw the hammer down on the two-time Defensive Player of the Year winner with an emphatic one-handed finish (h/t Rob Perez on Twitter): pic.twitter.com/J2esrK75MC — Rob Perez […]

Mo Harkless of the Sacramento Kings destroyed the rim on Thursday with a massive slam that’s an easy contender for Dunk of the Year. Harkless’ dunk was so impressive that even members of the Detroit Pistons bench had to get up. Well, almost. The Kings forward also put Pistons rookie Isaiah Stewart on a poster […]

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is one of the shiftiest guards in the entire NBA. Detroit Pistons playmaker Dennis Smith Jr. learned that the hard way on Thursday, as Fox sat him down with a burst of speed to the rim. Smith didn’t know what hit him (via Hoop Central). https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1380354105558720512?s=20 Fox has been one […]

The Arizona Wildcats recently fired long-time head coach, Sean Miller. During his time coaching the Wildcats, Miller accumulated a record of 302-109 with the program. The firing has caused a stir in the rumor mill as to who Arizona might hire to replace Miller. A favorite name being thrown into the hat is Sacramento Kings […]

The Sacramento Kings are the latest organization heading towards the blockchain. On Monday, Kings owner Vivek Ranadive announced that he will be offering a bitcoin salary option for members of the organization, including the players. According to coindesk, this will make the Kings the first ever major sports franchise to roll out such a payment […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to resurrect LeBron James on Easter Sunday, and fell to their Staples Center co-tenant, the Los Angeles Clippers, 104-86. Truthfully, the short-handed Lakers — playing without Andre Drummond, nursing a toenail injury — didn’t have a chance against a motivated Clippers team following two straight losses. Rajon Rondo made […]

Marc Gasol said he was committed to the Los Angeles Lakers for the rest of the 2020-21 season — though he sounded decidedly non-committal when he uttered the words on Friday night. It’s been a roller-coaster stretch for the 36-year old. First, a quick recap: Gasol started at center in his first 38 appearances with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are embarking on a seven-game road trip and will first be visiting Golden 1 Center to face the Sacramento Kings. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Kings prediction and pick. The Lakers are coming off a big loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on […]

Harrison Barnes is one of the first NBA personalities to reach out to the legendary Roy Williams following news that the 70-year-old has called time on his career as a head coach. Barnes, who himself spent two years under the tutelage of Williams in North Carolina, took to Twitter to honor his former coach. Barnes […]

It has been 14 seasons since the Sacramento Kings took part in the NBA’s spring festivities, otherwise known as the playoffs. Is the 2020-21 season finally the time they end the drought? Yes, head coach Luke Walton’s squad is 11th in the Western Conference at 22-26. Concurrently, they’ve won seven of their last nine games; […]

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a huge 17-point win against the San Antonio Spurs last Monday Now, the two teams look to match up again on Wednesday. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Kings-Spurs prediction and pick. The Kings are on fire, winning five straight games […]

The Sacramento Kings have been in a difficult place over the past decade. They have not reached the postseason since the 2005-06 season, the longest active drought in the NBA. There has also not been much to celebrate over that stretch, as lackluster performances coupled with egregious management kept the franchise devoid of life. This […]

De’Aaron Fox was announced as the Player of the Week for the Sacramento Kings after a tremendous week in which he led his team to a 4-0 record while averaging 36.8 points per game. In response to his recent achievement, Fox took to Twitter to let fans know that he isn’t content with where he’s […]

LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets seemed to be running away with the NBA Rookie of the Year Award prior to his wrist injury, but now the race seems a bit more open. Tyrese Haliburton of the Sacramento Kings is the next logical choice as a contender for the award.  There are others who might […]

The Sacramento Kings were able to secure a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday after Harrison Barnes nailed a game-winning shot at the buzzer. De’Aaron Fox was the player who delivered the full-court pass to Barnes and is letting everyone know the pass shouldn’t go unnoticed: QB1 — De'Aaron Fox (@swipathefox) March 28, 2021 […]

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes just nailed perhaps the craziest game-winner of the 2020-21 NBA campaign so far against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden 1 Center on Saturday. It didn’t look good for the Kings late, as they had no timeouts left and were down by one point with 1.6 left in regulation. The Kings […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently on a two-game losing streak without their All-Star Steph Curry as they visit the Sacramento Kings who are coming off a big win against the red-hot Atlanta Hawks. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Kings prediction and pick. The Warriors continue […]

The Miami Heat entered deadline day with dreams of possibly acquiring Kyle Lowry. Although they have yet to make a big play for the veteran Toronto Raptors point guard, Miami has made a move to add some shooting. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the Heat are acquiring forward Nemanja Bjelica from the Sacramento Kings. Moe […]

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, March 25th at 3 PM Eastern. We should be seeing a few trades before then, so buckle up, grab some popcorn, and pay close attention to news sources. One trade that recently has gone down was between the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons. The two teams have swapped point […]

Adrian Wojnarowski is definitely a busy man these days. He’s so busy, he can’t even take a break from posting a Woj Bomb, even on live TV. While discussing the future of the Toronto Raptors on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Wednesday, Wojnarowski paused in the middle of his explanation to post on Twitter a trade that […]

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Detroit Pistons have traded Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for Cory Joseph and two second-round picks. The Detroit Pistons are trading guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021 The picks […]

Trae Young and De’Aaron Fox, two of the best, young point guards in the NBA, are gearing up Wednesday night as the Sacramento Kings host the red-hot Atlanta Hawks. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hawks-Kings prediction and pick. The Hawks have won eight of their last […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton might have just unlocked the secret sauce to a healthy and sustainable relationship with teammate De’Aaron Fox. With all the COVID-19 protocols being set in place, it’s hard for teammates to bond and really develop a solid relationship. But, Haliburton has found ways to connect with Fox while making sure […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton is indeed a class act, evidenced by his empathy for fellow first-year player LaMelo Ball after the Hornets star’s apparent season-ending wrist injury. According to The Athletic’s Jason Jones, the 21-year-old playmaker sounded off on some social media users who were excited by Ball’s tough luck and even kept tagging […]

The Detroit Pistons do not appear to have a whole lot of interest in Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported the Pistons turned down a Bagley offer from the Kings, with Sacramento asking for rookie swingman Saddiq Bey in return: The Sacramento Kings have made the No. 2 pick in the […]

News flash everybody: the Sacramento Kings are popular now. Or at least, their players are, which is more than they could have said less than seven years ago. The Kings, contrary to popular convention and belief, have drafted and dealt surprisingly well over the past few years. De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield, Harrison Barnes, Richaun Holmes, Tyrese […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the name of John Collins has emerged as one of the most sought-after targets on the trade market. A move away from the Atlanta Hawks seems to be imminent for the 23-year-old, but at this point, the Hawks are reportedly asking for a king’s ransom. According to Kevin O’Connor […]

The Sacramento Kings came into the season with some optimism. With new GM Monty McNair replacing Vlade Divac, many were hoping the Kings could repeat their success from two seasons ago. Sadly, the Kings haven’t replicated that success, currently sitting at 17-25, 13th in the West. The tea leaves read strongly that it’s time to […]

Apparently, Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum could have been with the Sacramento Kings had the team honored their promise to pick him in the 2013 NBA Draft. McCollum made the revelation during the latest episode of “All the Smoke” podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, saying that the Kings snubbed him after Ben […]

The Boston Celtics will look to stop a skid that has seen them lose three out of their last four when they host the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Boston currently sits at 20-20, a far cry of what the expectations were at the start of the season. With time yet to turn things around, the […]

Currently holding a 16-24 record in the Western Conference, it’s not likely the Sacramento Kings make the playoffs this season. For that reason, multiple other teams have inquired the Kings about potentially trading for Harrison Barnes or Buddy Hield. However, the Kings have stayed firm with maintaining their current roster. It seems the owner, Vivek […]

The Sacramento Kings and big man Marvin Bagley appear to have just dodged a bullet. News has emerged pertaining to Bagley’s recent hand injury and it looks like the 22-year-old will be returning to action sooner than expected. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Bagley will not need to go under the knife to […]

Russell Westbrook and the rim had a love-hate relationship on Wednesday when the Sacramento Kings visited the Washington Wizards. Brodie wanted to hammer it down in a couple of possessions but the bucket seemed to have a lid on it as the ball went flying after his missed dunk attempts. First, it was Westbrook versus […]

Tuesday’s matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards went down the wire. However, Kings guard De’Aaron Fox made sure that it was his team that was going to escape with the victory as he hit an epic game-winner all over  Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal. Here’s a look at Fox’s heroics which virtually drained […]

It has been a pretty rough decade for the Sacramento Kings. Those who have stuck through thick and thin with this team have already seen it all. Head-scratching roster decisions, a toxic culture, and a playoff drought that has no end in sight. With the way Sactown has been playing this season, there’s reason enough […]

The NBA fantasy landscape is still feeling the after-effects of Moses Brown parting the red sea to deliver those who picked him up last night to the promised land. With a 10-game slate ahead, there are plenty of opportunities to repent with the help of these five value picks who are waiting to be inserted […]

The TV commentator of the Charlotte Hornets couldn’t contain his emotions after Gordon Hayward’s epic slam against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. He definitely loves his own team more than anything else. Some might say that he overreacted after Hayward’s facial against Kings guard De’Aaron Fox. But the reality is that it was a very […]