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The Sacramento Kings have been one of the best feel-good stories in the NBA this season. After being widely chosen as one of the worst teams in the NBA heading into the 2018-19 season, the Kings surprised the league with a fast-paced, spaced-out system provided by the blistering speed of sophomore point guard De’Aaron Fox […]

The 2018 NBA Draft class may go down as the best of this decade. Loaded with talent from start to finish, this group has collectively exceeded all expectations in year one. Despite the glut of success this group already has seen, there has been one name who has consistently occupied the headlines since stepping foot […]

With Wednesday night’s 111-109 loss to the Boston Celtics, the Sacramento Kings have fallen to the 9th seed in the Western Conference standings, four games behind the San Antonio Spurs and L.A. Clippers. Some analysts are ready to write the Kings out of this season’s playoffs, but many within the organization are not giving up […]

Boston Celtics stud Jayson Tatum and Sacramento Kings big man Harry Giles shared an endearing moment on the court as they performed the traditional jersey swap following their teams’ on-court battle. These two memorably shared a season as members of the Duke Blue Devils back in the 2016-17 NCAA season, and as it turns out, […]

The Sacramento Kings are set to host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Although the Celtics will be without point guard Kyrie Irving, head coach Dave Joerger is not sleeping on backup point guard Terry Rozier. Boston has announced that Irving will out of tonight’s matchup versus Sacramento due to a left thigh contusion. According […]

Sacramento Kings big man Harry Giles was ejected from Monday’s game after elbowing New York Knicks center Luke Kornet in the neck during the fourth quarter. Giles was having one of his best games of the season, putting up 17 points, seven rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes before landing this shot on Kornet, […]

It has been a special season for De’Aaron Fox. The young point guard has made a monstrous leap in his development and is front-runner for the NBA Most Improved Player Award. Not only is he experiencing individual success, but the Sacramento Kings have a real shot to end a 12-season playoff drought due to Fox’s […]

De’Aaron Fox helped the Sacramento Kings earn a much-needed 115-108 win against the New York Knicks. The sophomore guard had 16 points, two of which came off a windmill dunk which he hammered with authority. .@swipathefox windmill 🔥👀#SacramentoProud pic.twitter.com/tI7BqCE8QX — NBA TV (@NBATV) March 5, 2019 Fox also had four rebounds, three assists and three […]

With the Sacramento Kings gunning for a playoff appearance, second-year guard De’Aaron Fox believes that head coach Dave Joerger is trusting him more. Fox knows that he’s been in the game longer than usual. For the season, he’s averaging 31.6 minutes per night. But there are some nights wherein he plays way above than his […]

It is no surprise that the Western Conference is the stronger of the two NBA conferences. The Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA for half a decade. Arguably eight of the top 10 players in the league reside in the West. Heading down the stretch, there is still some work to be done to […]

On Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors are trying to get back on track against the Philadelphia 76ers. However, one of the game’s biggest stories is about far more than basketball. Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins is wearing special shoes on Saturday night. On each heel, he wrote “#StephonClark” to honor and bring awareness to the […]

The Sacramento Kings have finally made the turn from being one of the sorriest franchises in the NBA to being one of the most exciting young teams in the league. Kings head coach Dave Joerger believes that this Cinderella run of theirs is just the beginning. “We’re playing hard and we don’t quit,” Joerger said, […]

The Sacramento Kings will keep a veteran wing in the fold for the franchise’s first playoff race in over a decade. The Kings announced on Twitter Thursday that they have signed Corey Brewer, previously playing on a 10-day contract, for the remainder of the season. His new deal will pay him $2 million, according to […]

The Sacramento Kings have announced that forward Marvin Bagley III is expected to miss 1-2 weeks after suffering a left knee sprain against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Bagley’s injury didn’t exactly look good when it first happened, as he collided with Malcolm Brogdon and went to the floor holding his knee. However, it’s […]

Corey Brewer is at the end of a second 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings. The former No. 7 overall pick says he’d like to remain with the team, and it sounds like his wish will be granted. According to a report from Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, the Kings are interested in signing […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Marvin Bagley said he’d be alright after a scare on Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The forward seemed like he was in good spirits and was able to walk out of the locker room, later wearing a sleeve in his left leg before a brace was put in, according to Sean […]

Sacramento Kings rookie Marvin Bagley III injured his left knee in the third quarter of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks and had to be helped off to the locker room. Bagley sustained the injury during a collision with Malcolm Brogdon in the closing stages of the third quarter. He was immediately substituted after the […]

The Sacramento Kings have a really young roster, one that has a lack of players who have playoff experience. That’s why acquiring small forward Harrison Barnes from the Dallas Mavericks was so big. Barnes has been to the playoffs four times in his career, all with the Golden State Warriors. He has played in two […]

After missing Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to right knee soreness, Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play on Wednesday versus the Sacramento Kings. Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game at Sacramento: Giannis Antetokounmpo officially upgraded to probable for tonight. George Hill (groin), Sterling Brown (right wrist) and […]

New Sacramento Kings addition Harrison Barnes recalled his sudden trade from the Dallas Mavericks to California’s capital in what turned out to be a “crazy” trade deadline. Barnes played the bulk of two and a half seasons with the Mavs before getting dealt only days after his former team dealt three starters to the New […]

Shadow Mountain High School has dismissed former NBA star Mike Bibby as its head basketball coach as a result of sexual abuse allegations, according to Lily Altavena of The Arizona Republic: “He is no longer eligible to volunteer as our coach pending the outcome of the investigations,” Becky Kelbaugh, a spokeswoman with the Paradise Valley […]

Sacramento Kings big man Harry Giles III has had a strange journey to the NBA. Once considered the top prospect in all of basketball, a torn ACL during his senior year of high school changed things significantly. Giles played in just 24 games during his lone season at Duke University, making only six starts. During […]

The Sacramento Kings gave washed-up rapper Ja Rule no breaks after he played himself in efforts to curse them from NBA championships. The 5-foot-9 Queens native tried to set them up to lose Karl-Anthony Towns in free agency, but how can you lose what you don’t have in the first place? Ja Rule posted a […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger has found his way into the news over the last few days due to coaching decisions. This time, it was all about his decision to start Marvin Bagley III against the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, Joerger had a simple answer for Bagley getting […]

Former Sacramento Kings point guard Mike Bibby is under investigation for his role in an alleged sexual assault, and it doesn’t look good for the former player. According to Lily Altavena of The Arizona Republic, Bibby — who is now a head high school coach in Arizona — was accused of sexually assaulting a fellow […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger continued a series of puzzling decisions by benching his leading scorer, Buddy Hield, in the final 5:42 of regulation against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The head-scratching move was met with plenty of wondering minds curious about the why — one they would be sure to ask after a 112-105 loss. […]

“I like how fast they play. … They just lack in experience in my opinion. I think they’re going to be one of those teams to be reckoned with soon,” said Warriors superstar Kevin Durant following the Golden State Warriors 125-123 win over the Sacramento Kings on February 21st. “It’s the fourth game we’ve deserved […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has cleared concussion protocol and will be available to play in Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings, according to a report from Dane Moore of 1500ESPN. Karl-Anthony Towns is no longer in concussion protocol. He will play tonight. — Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) February 25, 2019 According to several official […]

Russell Westbrook never fails to let his opponents know when he embarrasses them. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar swatted away Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield’s fastbreak layup attempt, and let him know about it with some added profanity. Watch the play below posted by the official Thunder Twitter account: .@russwest44 is not about to let […]

Sacramento Kings star Buddy Hield and head coach Dave Joerger were involved in a heated exchange in the final moments of the team’s 125-123 loss against the Golden State Warriors, prompting speculations that this might be a problem moving forward. The Kings are currently trying to get one of the final playoff spots in the […]

Just like the rest of us on Thursday night, Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant was wondering why Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger was upset at Buddy Hield. After Hield made a long 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to bring the Kings within three points of Golden State with 19 seconds remaining, Joerger and […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger got upset at shooting guard Buddy Hield on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors after the sharpshooter took a deep 3-pointer with 19 seconds remaining. Even though the shot went in and cut the Warriors’ lead to three, Joerger was reportedly upset because Hield’s shot was not the play he […]

Kevin Durant was utterly humble after swatting a career-high seven shots agains the Sacramento Kings during a 125-123 win on Thursday night. Five of those seven blocks came against rookie big man Marvin Bagley III, who was given a quick lesson on finishing in the paint as the offensive machine racked up one rejection after […]

Sacramento Kings leading scorer Buddy Hield was kicking himself after some poor decision-making cost him and his team a season sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors. Hield had been 0-for-6 from deep before canning a contested 32-footer with Kevin Durant plastered over him in a late contest, swishing the jumper and then […]

Draymond Green of the Warriors has nothing but high praise for the Sacramento Kings, and he recently praised the team’s “young core.” Draymond Green on the Kings: "They're a good team. They are scrappy, young & probably a very fast team in the history of the NBA. So, I mean they never quit, they have […]

After a tightly contested matchup, the Golden State Warriors recorded a 125-123 win against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. Following the hard-fought victory, Dubs forward Draymond Green admitted that teammate DeMarcus Cousins may have felt a miffed by not being given the opportunity to close out this contest against his former team: Draymond on DeMarcus […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant wasn’t pleased with skating by the Sacramento Kings in a 125-123 win at Oracle Arena, one that came down to the winding seconds of regulation and a mental lapse from Buddy Hield, which eventually closed out the affair. The Warriors swept the season series 4-0, but have only managed […]

The Sacramento Kings continued to prove that they are indeed a force to be reckoned with this season, as they pushed the Golden State Warriors to the very limit in their matchup on Thursday night. While the Warriors did emerge with a tight 125-123 victory on the evening, Dubs star Draymond Green later admitted that the […]

Portland Trail Blazers point man Damian Lillard condemned Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger for the mistimed criticism of Buddy Hield’s shot selection, as it likely cost them a potential win against the Golden State Warriors. Down six with 20 seconds left, Hield’s rather-shy scoring night turned up at the right time, as he corked […]