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The Sacramento Kings put up a valiant effort against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. Kings head coach Dave Joerger knew that Golden State’s experience got the better of his squad when it mattered most. “They just got us with their experience at the end,” Kings coach Dave Joerger said to the Associated Press. […]

Friday evening during player introductions, Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry was trolled by a series of moon-landing videos, courtesy of the Sacramento Kings. The Kings played "Zoom Zoom Zoom, We're Going to the Moon" during the Warriors intro 😂 (via @MarkG_Medina)pic.twitter.com/ci9owDDgEG — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 15, 2018 Earlier this week, Curry appeared on the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had some choice words for Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger ahead of their matchup on Friday night. “Dave sucks. I can’t stand that guy. Tell him I said that,” Steve Kerr told  Mark Medina of The Mercury News. Okay, so Steve Kerr was obviously kidding. But can we […]

Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica got his revenge against his former team, cruising to a 141-130 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Following a game-high 25 points, the new Kings forward expressed his appreciation for coach Dave Joerger, who has entrusted him with a decent load of minutes and plenty of opportunities. “I have […]

The Sacramento Kings had their most impressive 3-point outing in franchise history in the Wednesday night win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sacramento earned a 141-130 victory, and in the process, set a new franchise record by connecting on 19-of-38 attempts from 3-point range. Seven different players got in on the fun, with Buddy Hield leading the […]

NBA Rumors have it that the New Orleans Pelicans, Detroit Pistons, and Sacramento Kings are leading the list of teams actively looking for trade deals. These three teams are currently in the middle pack of the standings and have enough trade assets to upgrade their respective rosters. Brian Windhorst of ESPN wrote about the rumors […]

For center Willie Cauley-Stein of the Sacramento Kings, his team’s culture has changed and they form part of a brotherhood. Per Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, Cauley-Stein strongly believes that they have gone over the hump and can be considered stronger than before: “We’re a ball club now,” WCS said. “… We’re linked. We’re together. […]

How much of a joke are the Chicago Bulls right now? Well, after the Sacramento Kings — who have been riddled with dysfunction for years — blew out the Bulls 108-89 in Chicago on Monday, some of the Kings players trolled Chicago by saying they are going to have to practice for two-plus hours again. […]

Just 24 games into the 2018-19 season, Sacramento Kings center Willie Cauley-Stein has met the requirements needed to acquire a bigger qualifying offer. Per ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Cauley-Stein has just met the criteria set forth by the league, explaining; “Willie Cauley-Stein has now met the starter criteria for his 2019 Qualifying Offer. The criteria is […]

According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, rookie big man Marvin Bagley III is probable for the Sacramento Kings’ matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bagley has missed the last two games with back spasms. The Kings are being smart with Bagley and are approaching his health with caution. That’s the smart move to make […]

When it comes to basketball, spirits have been bleak in Sac Town for quite some time. The Sacramento Kings have been the epitome of dysfunction and roster malpractice for over a decade, failing to make the playoffs every year since 2006. This 12 year drought is the longest in the NBA, and it’s not close. […]

The Phoenix Suns faced the crude reality of playing without their two top scorers with Devin Booker and T.J. Warren out of the lineup, picking up a sixth straight loss against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday after being down 36-9 in the first quarter. Head coach Igor Kokoskov and rookie center Deandre Ayton were puzzled […]

The Sacramento Kings continued their solid start to the season on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, outscoring their opponent 36-9 in the first quarter. It turned out to be a quarter for the record books, as it was the best opening quarter in Sacramento’s franchise history. The Kings have a 36-9 over the Suns after […]

The Sacramento Kings will be without the services of Marvin Bagley III for Tuesday night’s road game against the Phoenix Suns due to back spasms, according to a report from ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. Kings rookie forward Marvin Bagley III (back spasms) is out tonight in his hometown of Phoenix. A precautionary MRI yesterday revealed […]

Mike Malone and Isaiah Thomas’ relationship stretches back to the pair’s days with the Sacramento Kings. Thomas got his start in the league with the Kings and spent a full season in 2013-14 under Malone’s tutelage as head coach. The two have an excellent relationship and the Nuggets veteran attributes that to Malone’s honesty. Mike […]

There is still much uncertainty surrounding the future of the Washington Wizards, and part of that uncertainty centers around Otto Porter Jr. There have been reports of interest in Porter from around the league, specifically the Sacramento Kings, but according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, the Wizards are not looking to trade Porter […]

Reports are circulating that the Sacramento Kings are “closely monitoring” the situation with Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. The Wizards are having a disappointing start to the season, and rumors have it that they are bound to revamp their roster. Jason Jones of The Athletic wrote about Sacramento’s need for a good combo forward […]

The Sacramento Kings are playing above expectations this season, but their front-office turmoil just keeps on churning. Despite the rumored differences in the organization, Kings general Vlade Divac still has no plans to fire head coach Dave Joerger. The Athletic’s Jason Jones wrote about the disparities between Joerger and the front office, including Divac’s current […]

With all the drama surrounding the Sacramento Kings right now, head coach Dave Joerger believes that it is important that the team tries to drown out all the outside noise as much as they can in this crucial junction of their season. Joerger reportedly barred assistant general manager Brandon Williams from the team’s shootaround after […]

Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac has told his front-office partners and the coaching staff to not focus on the rumors that are circulating around head coach Dave Joerger and Kings assistant general manager Brandon Williams. Dave Joerger is reportedly of the belief that Brandon Williams would like to replace him as coach and is working […]

The Sacramento Kings are off to a shocking 10-10 start, but it wouldn’t be an NBA season without some kind of issue in Sacramento. This time, it revolves around head coach Dave Joerger and assistant general manager Brandon Williams. There are questions regarding Joerger’s job security, and the head coach believes Williams is trying to […]

The Sacramento Kings are referring to themselves as “The Scores” lately and Iman Shumpert has a very good reason why. The Kings are one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season, and according to Iman Shumpert, the nickname is directly linked to their success. “We’re ‘The Scores,” Iman Shumpert said to Jordan Ramirez […]

Ok, I’ll be the first one to say it: Marvin Bagley III’s recently released rap song “Look at Me Now” isn’t bad. Is it the best song you’ll hear this year? Not by a long shot, but it’s not bad at all. It’s somewhat generic, especially the name of the song and the chorus, but […]

Donovan Mitchell and De’Aaron Fox are two of the most exciting young players in the NBA. Mitchell’s rookie year was a revelation in which he narrowly missed winning the Rookie of the Year. Fox had his moments during his rookie campaign, but he didn’t have quite the coming out party that Mitchell did. But this […]

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell suffered a rib contusion in Friday’s 90-83 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Jazz announced he will not suit up for Sunday night’s contest against the Sacramento Kings. Mitchell played only 12 minutes in Friday’s defeat. He had four points on 2-of-9 shooting before exiting the game. […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is having a breakout sophomore campaign this season, and his coach is well aware of it. Kings head coach Dave Joerger noticed that the game has slowed down for his emerging star guard, per Steve Godfrey of Deseret News. “The game has slowed down for him,” Sacramento coach Dave […]

The Sacramento Kings experienced the worst possible timing for a wedgie in their heartbreaking 117-116 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Kings, which were down by one point with five ticks remaining, had one final shot to upstage the defending champions on their home floor. However, they came out empty handed on the possession, […]

When the Sacramento Kings drafted Marvin Bagley III with the second overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, the franchise was hoping he would be a dominant force for years to come. It’s looks like that time has already arrived. Against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, Marvin Bagley III finished with 20 points and 15 […]

The Sacramento Kings look like a much improved team this season. They are currently 10-8 on the season which happens to be one of their best starts in recent years. The play of both De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield have fans and experts alike projecting this team as one of the surprise teams that will […]

Sacramento Kings second year man De’Aaron Fox knew how to pass by obstacles that they put in front of him. He displayed his flying-ability in their Wednesday night matchup at Salt Lake City. Fox went on full speed and seemingly drove in the desert on his way to scoring points with a one-handed jam. Video […]

The Sacramento Kings have been one of the early surprises of this new NBA season. Although many expected them to be among the league’s worst teams, they’ve managed to stay very competitive in an unforgiving Western Conference. It’s been said that the Kings organization is in need of a culture change, and while that won’t […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Sacramento Kings Monday night, and star point guard Russell Westbrook is questionable to play. Westbrook was at Monday’s shootaround and will be evaluated for the game after having participated. The seven-time All-Star has missed the previous six games due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against the […]

Despite a surprisingly good start to their season, the Sacramento Kings organization suddenly found themselves in the hot seat again when a report came out suggesting there was disconnect between the front office and head coach Dave Joerger. While Sam Amick of The Athletic reports that Joerger is safe for now, another juicy tidbit suggests the […]

Despite a rousing start to the 2018-19 NBA season, Sacramento Kings coach Dave Joerger was rumored to be in potential danger of losing his job after not playing No. 2 overall selection Marvin Bagley III enough. However, Joerger won’t be fired anytime soon, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Joerger has believed since last […]

Usually in the NBA, when a team acquires a star in a trade, that team is the winner of the trade. Is that really the case with the New Orleans Pelicans acquiring DeMarcus Cousins from the Sacramento Kings? Right around the same time as the final buzzer of the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, the Kings […]

Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac is giving head coach Dave Joerger his full support after a recent report surfaced about the philosophical differences between the team’s front office and the coaching staff. Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee got Divac’s comment on the rumor: “Dave has our full support and confidence,” Divac said. “We continue […]

There has been rumor of dysfunction between the Sacramento Kings’ management and head coach Dave Joerger about how he has run the team. Most of the talk centers around how Joerger has handled prized rookie Marvin Bagley III. With the Kings still in rebuild mode, many figured Bagley would play a starring role on their […]

There’s a substantial disconnect between the Sacramento Kings’ front office and head coach Dave Joerger pertaining to the franchise’s priorities and direction moving forward, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Although the Kings have surprised many and are off to an impressive start to the season, the brass in Sacramento is not happy with […]

The Sacramento Kings are arguably the most surprisingly good team of the season so far. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich praises the culture change that helped turn things around in Sacramento. Popovich also praised the efforts of Kings general manager Vlade Divac and head coach David Joerger for the work they put in […]