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Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox says his speed is “kind of natural” and he doesn’t do speed and agility work in the offseason. Fox is arguably the fastest player in the NBA. The Kings’ floor general says as he started to get stronger and bigger, he became faster as well: “I don’t mess with […]

The Sacramento Kings may very well be the most overlooked team in the NBA right now, and it’s hard to understand why, as they are teeming with young talent and are coming off of a season in which they contended for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. But, nevertheless, people are tending to forget […]

Sacramento Kings player development coach Rico Hines says Los Angeles Clippers center Montrezl Harrell’s “motor is impeccable.” Hines runs the private pickup games at UCLA during the summer. He has known the Clippers big man since before Harrell was drafted in 2015. Hines says Harrell “loves to compete at a high level” every time he […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green visited Team USA last week to find one common theme swirling the minds of many players: the current roster is heavily doubted to perform to its previous gold-medal standards of excellence. Green, who took part in Team USA’s last venture for gold as a member of the Rio 2016 […]

While a slew of players have dropped out of contention for USA Basketball’s quest for the gold at the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes has never doubted his commitment to Team USA. “For me, I make the commitment anytime USA Basketball asks,” Barnes told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “As […]

De’Aaron Fox made a notable jump from a rookie with potential to one with the capacity to become one of the best point guards in the league. While a few rookies picked in the lottery find success in their first year, some encounter the sophomore slump — not Fox though — the 21-year-old went from […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox shocked his Team USA counterparts during his brief participation with USA Basketball before he withdrew from the team. The 21-year-old did, however, leave a lasting impression as one of the fastest players to take the court. Fellow USA teammates Kemba Walker and Donovan Mitchell were among the first to […]

In the midst of all the well-deserved praise he is garnering from the recent release of his third studio album, “Big D.O.L.L.A.,” Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard (aka Dame D.O.L.L.A.) has opened up about his rap beef with fellow NBA player Marvin Bagley III of the Sacramento Kings. The history between these […]

DeMarcus Cousins has lost his share of dollar bills through the course of the past two years — life-changing amounts of money for an NBA player that was looking to cash in on his first time as a free agent. His initial torn Achilles injury, which took place on Jan. 26, 2018 as he suited […]

Team Canada head coach Nick Nurse called previous reports saying point guard Cory Joseph would miss the upcoming FIBA World Cup “incorrect” — stating he’d spoken to the guard on Wednesday and he has his flight booked to China, according to John Casey of 7News Adelaide. Nurse and the rest of Team Canada are in […]

Sacramento Kings point guard Cory Joseph will not be playing for Team Canada at the 2019 FIBA World Cup: NBA source tells me Cory Joseph will NOT play for Canada at the World Cup. Middle of the night in Australia so Canada Basketball comment a few hours away — Doug Smith: Raptors (@SmithRaps) August 20, […]

Almost nothing has gone right for DeMarcus Cousins over the past couple of years. The former All-Star had high hopes for the upcoming season when he signed a one-year deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Cousins knew he had something to prove. He knew he could return to his old dominant form and once […]

The Sacramento Kings are one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA, and forward Nemanja Bjelica has no doubt about it. In an interview with TalkBasket, the 31-year-old forward opened up about his time in Sacramento, his role with the team and the treatment he has received from his teammates. Most importantly though, he pointed […]

De’Aaron Fox recently withdrew from Team USA to focus on the upcoming season and bringing the Sacramento Kings to the playoffs, a sign he’s hoping to change the course of the organization. Naturally, the 6-foot-5 point man isn’t planning to just stand and watch before taking his chance to take a crack at a big […]

USA Basketball officials were stunned to learn that Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox had chosen to remove his name from consideration for the final 12-man roster only hours before the team’s flight took off for Australia on Saturday morning, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Fox said he made the decision […]

The upcoming season of the NBA will feature at least eight to 10 championship contenders. This is the first time in a while that the league has looked extremely competitive. Gone are the days of super teams, as we welcome the time for superstar duos and rising young cores. Unfortunately, as good as the league […]

Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes says Team USA is “motivated more than anything to keep the gold standard going.” Because Team USA doesn’t have any superstars on it like before, a lot of critics believe the team might not bring home the gold once the FIBA World Cup starts. Barnes, the lone holdover from […]

Despite participating in Team USA camp and looking like a finalist to make the final roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is withdrawing his name from the roster, according to NBA Insider Chris Haynes: Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox will withdraw from Team USA to focus on upcoming […]

Boston Celtics rising star Jayson Tatum can’t help but be excited about the future of Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox. Tatum, who was drafted ahead of Fox in the 2017 NBA Draft, acknowledged the improvement the Kings speedster has made in his first two seasons in the league. The Celtics forward then went on […]

A rival executive believes Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox will benefit immensely from working with Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich due to the Kings’ challenging environment. The Kings haven’t made the playoffs since 2006 and have been a walking disaster since then. Although things in Sacramento appear to be getting better, outsiders still […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox says “getting stronger” made it easier to shoot from the NBA 3-point line. During his rookie season, Fox shot just 30.7 percent from beyond the arc. The 21-year-old improved to 37.1 percent last season and figures to raise his 3-point accuracy as his career moves along. “Lots of reps […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker believes Sacramento Kings youngster De’Aaron Fox is “going to be an All-Star in this league very soon.” Fox has been turning heads left and right at Team USA practices. The Kings’ floor general is a virtual lock to make the 12-man roster which will compete at the FIBA World […]

De’Aaron Fox is a likely pick to make Team USA’s roster heading into the FIBA 2019 World Cup, as he has impressed coaches and teammates alike with his blazing end-to-end speed and his development at the point guard position. Asked to pick his favorite iteration of any of the squad Team USA has trotted out […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox believes the future of the NBA is “in good hands.” There are four players from the 2017 Draft class on Team USA at the moment: De’Aaron Fox, Donovan Mitchell, Kyle Kuzma and Jayson Tatum. Add to the fact that Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons and Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker is challenging Sacramento Kings youngster De’Aaron Fox to “take it to a whole other level” next season. Fox has been showing signs of All-Star potential for Team USA. Walker believes the Kings’ floor general is only going to get better as he gets older and stronger. “It takes time, […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is “the quickest player in the league.” Kuzma, who was also part of the 2017 NBA Draft like Fox, says the Kings have a guy who “wants it” running their offense. “I think his overall confidence, I think the way he […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox believes his decision-making and perimeter shooting are two aspects of his game which have improved since he entered the NBA. Fox, arguably the fastest player in the NBA, says he understands the pro game a lot better now compared to when he was a rookie. “I think my decision-making […]

De’Aaron Fox’s jump from the Select Team to Team USA’s senior team in a quest for a gold medal has been an opportunity unlike any other. The young Sacramento Kings point guard will get the chance to build off his most successful NBA season yet and use his time with USA Basketball as a perfect […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox already possesses a scary weapon with his burn-rubber end-to-end speed across the hardwood, but the Team USA call-up thinks he might have gotten even faster than last year. “I think I probably have gotten faster,” said the point guard who will enter his third NBA season, according to ESPN’s […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox did not hide that he was surprised when he learned that they will not have a lot of nationally-televised games in the 2019-20 NBA season. The Kings will only be featured in one ESPN game next season, which will be against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Sacramento will […]

The prior experience of Harrison Barnes in the 2016 Rio Olympics will definitely be a factor in his selection to Team USA for the FIBA World Cup in China. Per Jason Jones of The Athletic, Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo admits that Barnes’ experience in the Olympics will be taken into consideration as they […]

De’Aaron Fox says new Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton pushed him to make the Team USA World Cup roster. It looks like Fox took Walton’s challenge seriously, as the youngster is a virtual lock to make the team after dominating the first week of training camp in Las Vegas. Team USA is taking 12 […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has enjoyed his time around Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox with Team USA. Fox was the standout player at Team USA training camp in Las Vegas last week and is a virtual lock to make the 12-man roster which will compete at the FIBA World Cup in […]

The Sacramento Kings were a wonderfully pleasant surprise last season, going 39-43 despite a disappointing finish while establishing themselves as one of the most entertaining teams in basketball. As a result, the next step in their linear progression toward real contention should be the organization’s first playoff appearance since 2006. But the Kings don’t play […]

Sacramento Kings small forward Harrison Barnes is the lone holdover from the USA team which won gold at the Olympics back in 2016. Barnes is one of the leaders of the current USA Team which will compete at the FIBA World Cup in China. The swingman is embracing his leadership role and will look to […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has quickly become a key member of Team USA’s roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. While Fox’s talent level certainly earned him a spot on the squad, his willingness to be present for the looming international event also played a role in his recent surge. “He has incredible […]

CLUTCH Summary: When considering NBA League Pass for the 2019-20 season, there are five teams that will be worth your hard-earned cash These teams don’t have the national television opportunities that top contenders have The Hawks, Magic, Bulls, Kings, and Pacers are the teams to watch on NBA League Pass this season Going into the […]

Last season, Buddy Hield came closer to fulfilling Vivek Ranadivé’s outlandish idea of his potential than most anyone ever anticipated. He wasn’t Steph Curry, of course; no one is, and there’s no guarantee anyone ever will be again. Ranadivé was always setting himself and Kings fans up for disappointment by suggesting Hield could develop into […]

Sacramento Kings rising star Marvin Bagley III dropped out of consideration for the final roster of Team USA that will compete in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Bagley decided not to continue joining the USA Basketball training camp in Los Angeles this week to […]