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Milwaukee Bucks’ Senior Vice President Alex Lasry did not hide his displeasure with the NBA’s supposed double standard.  This comes after reports that league officials are looking into possible tampering violations by the Bucks in their attempt to negotiate a sign-and-trade deal with the Sacramento Kings for Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Bucks executive took a passive-aggressive […]

Falling all the way to No. 12 to the Sacramento Kings, Tyrese Haliburton is considered by many as one of the biggest steals of the recently-concluded NBA draft. That’s not the only reason the 6-foot-5 guard has been making waves, though, with the mean streets of Twitter apparently taking a liking to his stunning girlfriend. […]

The NBA has opened an investigation into the foiled sign-and-trade deal between the Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks that would have sent Bogdan Bogdanovic to Milwaukee, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. The NBA has opened an investigation of the reported transaction involving Milwaukee and Sacramento that was to send Bogdan Bogdanovic […]

If the Milwaukee Bucks’ deal to obtain Sacramento Kings’ forward Bogdan Bogdanovic in exchange for Donte DiVincenzo, Ersan Ilyasova, and D.J. Wilson wasn’t already a failed mission, the chances of it being completed became practically null and void on Thursday. The Bucks elected to waive Ilyasova, who was a key component in the Bogdanovic deal […]

The Bogdan Bogdanovic situation in Sacramento is nothing short of a mess. The Kings agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks nearly a week before teams were allowed to speak to any kind of free agent, even players on their own teams. The trade has since been scrapped (for now). Nevertheless, in agreeing to […]

Iowa State point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was selected with the 12th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA Draft, got the opportunity to live out his dream with an invite to professional hoops. Shortly after he was drafted, Haliburton got a shoutout on Twitter from no less than Lakers legend Magic […]

The 2020 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening, with some of the more polarizing teams receiving grades for the unfolding events. While the draft had plenty of buildup as one of the most uncertain classes prepared to hear their names called on Wednesday, weeks of trade chatter and the possibility of multiple teams […]

The Miami Heat are still holding out hope they can land Giannis Antetokounmpo in free agency next season, though some signs are pointing to them not getting that opportunity. Even if the Heat can’t pull off that coup, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald believes the “odds are strong” the franchise will bring in another […]

The sign-and-trade that was supposed to send Bogdan Bogdanovic to the Milwaukee Bucks is in jeopardy of collapsing, and neither party seems too thrilled about it. “‘I think there’s a fair amount of displeasure between the two sides in terms of the Bucks and Bogdan’s camp,’ The Athletic’s Sam Amick said Wednesday on ‘The Athletic […]

Tyrese Haliburton is officially in the NBA after he was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Sacramento is selecting Tyrese Haliburton with the No. 12 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Haliburton played his college ball at Iowa […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had formed an intimidating starting lineup after securing both Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans and Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings. However, it appears that the Bogdanovic deal with Sacramento has fell, through, with the 28-year-old forward opting to enter free agency as a restricted free agent, according to ESPN’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks thought they were acquiring small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade deal. However, the trade may not happen anymore since Bogdanovic didn’t agree to the deal, per Sam Amick of The Athletic. More to come at @TheAthleticNBA, but an update here on the Bucks-Kings Bogdan Bogdanovic situation. pic.twitter.com/mN2GOaLoKJ […]

Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker will reportedly not test the free-agent market as he recently picked up his $6.5 million player option for next season to remain with the team, according to The Athletic‘s Shams Charania. He is heading to the final year of his current two-year, $13 million contract signed with the Atlanta Hawks […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were busy wheeling and dealing late Monday night as the NBA lifted its trade moratorium. First, they acquired two-way star Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Bucks, however, were not done just yet. In another shocker, Milwaukee acquired restricted free agent guard Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings via sign-and-trade. […]

Just hours after finalizing the deal to bring in Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Milwaukee Bucks have now swooped for Sacramento Kings Bogdan Bogdanovic. According to a new report, the Bucks have pulled the trigger on a sign-and-trade deal for the restricted free agent. This report comes via SportsCenter: Breaking: Milwaukee is […]

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle and Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield have been going hard during the NBA offseason. The two NBA stars recently took part in a highly competitive pick-up game alongside Utah Jazz guard Emmanuel Mudiay. Buddy Hield, Julius Randle and Emmanuel Mudiay pulled up to play pickup ♨️ (via […]

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield has been in the trade rumor mill for quite a while. However, it seems like any kind of trade talks involving the sharp-shooter isn’t gaining a ton of traction. Per Sean Deveney of Forbes, an anonymous general manager said that while he believes Sacramento should part ways with Hield, they […]

Now entering his ninth season in the NBA, Kent Bazemore has come far from the swingman out of Old Dominion that went undrafted in the 2012 Draft. The 31-year old has now played for five different teams and established himself as a key rotation player. Bazemore is also coming off a big payday, as he […]

Buddy Hield’s time with the Sacramento Kings seems to be on the verge of ending. It’s no secret that he is unhappy and wants to leave the organization, which is only making his trade stock drop with teams knowing he wants out. On the daily Locked On Bucks Podcast, host Kane Pitman is joined by […]

Kyle Kuzma is still on cloud nine at the moment, as he enjoys the spoils of his first-ever NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. But that championship-high might night last as long, considering his name is once again dragged in numerous trade rumors. Heading into his fourth year, the 25-year-old forward is reportedly one […]

After seeing their season end in utter disappointment, the Milwaukee Bucks are wasting no time in applying the necessary fine-tuning measures for their squad. According to reports, the Bucks have every intention of joining the race to sign Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Milwaukee has set their sights on […]

Former New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry is reportedly set to join Luke Walton’s staff on the Sacramento Kings, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. Gentry will be the Kings’ associate head coach. He was fired by the Pelicans after New Orleans missed the 2020 playoffs. The Kings are closing in on […]

Jerami Grant is coming off a productive and encouraging season with the Denver Nuggets. Averaging 12.0 points per game while shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and playing considerable all-around defense, he was a valuable fixture in head coach Mike Malone’s rotation. While his productivity decreased with more playing time in the playoffs (he […]

The Sacramento Kings haven’t been a prime free-agent destination in recent years. In fact, the luckless franchise has had more misses than hits in terms of their recent dealings in free agency. Although situated in California, the Kings have long been considered an afterthought to its more successful neighbors like the Los Angeles Lakers, Los […]

The Sacramento Kings regressed after winning 39 games in 2019, and now, according to reports, Buddy Hield wants out; the Kings may have another rebuild on their hands. The one real bright spot on the team has been 22-year-old guard De’Aaron Fox, who could be worth a lot on the trade market if the Kings […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield is reportedly not answering head coach Luke Walton’s phone calls this offseason, but the team isn’t too concerned about it, per James Ham of NBC Sports California. The Kings supposedly understand that players can be distant from their organizations in the offseason. The franchise also knows that Hield is […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield has soured on head coach Luke Walton, per Jason Jones of The Athletic. Hield is not happy coming off the Kings’ bench and he hasn’t answered any of Walton’s phone calls. But for Hield, things have changed. According to league sources, Hield has soured on Walton to the point […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox will be seeking to demand a maximum contract extension this offseason, according to James Ham of NBC Sports. Fox, who was drafted by the Kings in 2017, will be eligible for a five-year contract extension worth between $150-180 million. According to James Ham of NBC Sports, Fox isn’t expected to […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield recently liked a post on IG stating that the Philadelphia 76ers have an interest in acquiring him this offseason. Take a look: https://twitter.com/simmons_szn/status/1308867950322089991 Buddy Hield signed a four-year, $94 million extension with the Kings before the start of the 2019-20 season. However, it’s widely assumed in league circles he’s […]

The Sacramento Kings may have a new general manager in Monte McNair after Vlade Divac stepped down from the position, but it appears that the team’s commitment to their head coach will not change.  McNair himself announced that Luke Walton will still be the team’s head coach next season, according to Jason Jones of The […]

Sacramento Kings small forward Bogdan Bogdanovic becomes a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning he can sign an offer sheet with another team if he chooses to and then the Kings would have 48 hours to match the deal or let him walk. Sacramento has been a walking disaster for years. The franchise hasn’t made […]

When Buddy Hield signed a four-year, $94 million contract extension with the Sacramento Kings before the start of the 2019-20 season, he was expecting to be the full-time starter. However, Hield wound up becoming the Kings’ sixth man during the 2019-20 campaign and it’s widely assumed in league circles he’s not happy about it. Sam […]

Former NBA player Ty Lawson has publicly addressed the Instagram post that got him banned for life from the Chinese Basketball Association — and he didn’t exactly lament his social media choices. On Saturday, Lawson posted two NSFW images on his Instagram story while in a club in China. Lawson’s first post featured a lewd […]

Anthony Davis’ epic game-winner for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday brought back some painful memories for the Sacramento Kings. No, they weren’t on the receiving end of Davis’ buzzer-beater, but it definitely brought back all the pain from nearly two decades ago. The Kings tweeted this right after Davis’ heroics: https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1307864702861467648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1307864702861467648%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D877110action%3Dedit The Nuggets’ Twitter […]

The Sacramento Kings have found their next general manager. On Wednesday, The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Shams Charania reported that the franchise will hire Houston Rockets assistant GM Monte McNair to replace Vlade Divac, who stepped down on Aug. 14. McNair, who hails from Southern California and played football at Princeton, joined Houston’s front office in […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star power forward Pascal Siakam really struggled in the second round of the 2020 playoffs against the Boston Celtics and was the subject of some jokes on social media, something Sacramento Kings veteran Kent Bazemore isn’t happy about. In the seven-game series versus the Celtics, Siakam averaged just 14.9 points and shot 38.2 […]

The Sacramento Kings have had quite an on-and-off ride in the NBA’s Western Conference as part of the Pacific Division. Though they’ve had their fair share of decent post-season success, their quest for the Larry O’Brien has been a struggle, to say the least. After winning the NBA Championship in 1951, the Kings have failed […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox recently got engaged to his girlfriend on the beach. Take a look at the photos on Twitter: She the one who chose me, that’s what’s more important.Forever💕 pic.twitter.com/g6TUUr5e2J — De'Aaron Fox (@swipathefox) September 10, 2020 Looks like this offseason is going to be a fun one for De’Aaron Fox. […]

When it comes to the NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings are perhaps known more for their misses than their hits. This is especially true of their draft choices in the past decade, from selecting Jimmer Fredette in the 2011 Draft that produced the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Klay Thompson to passing on Damian Lillard […]