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The Sacramento Kings are perhaps the biggest wild card in this upcoming NBA Draft, now reportedly “strongly weighing” drafting Missouri forward Michael Porter Jr. with their second overall pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. This very fact can put Porter right where he was pre-injury, as he was previously considered a […]

With the NBA offseason in full swing, teams have shifted gears toward free agency and the 2018 Draft. The Sacramento Kings are among them as they hold the second overall pick. There has been plenty of speculation regarding what they intend to do with it. Sacramento may have given a little insight after the son […]

Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph’s brother Roger was shot and killed outside of a bar in Marion, Indiana early Saturday morning. As tweeted by Joe Fenton of WTHR.com: Marion PD on scene of homicide outside bar. Officers tell us Roger Randolph, brother of NBA star Zach Randolph, was shot around 5am this morning. There was […]

It is now being reported that the Sacramento Kings may eye Kawhi Leonard through a potential trade with the San Antonio Spurs. For the opposite of initiated, on Friday huge news was reported that Kawhi Leonard wanted out of dodge, which is a fancy way of saying he wanted to be traded from the San […]

Imagine mind the last image you could remember of Mike Bibby. It does not matter whether he’s wearing a Vancouver Grizzlies jersey or a Sacramento Kings uniform. Whatever he looks like in your imagination, forget all about it because the Bibby we all know is not the same one in the picture below. https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1007449831093108737 Apparently, […]

In light of Michael Porter’s sudden cancellation of his second pro day, due to a strained hip, his recent MRI brought better news than anticipated. This has enticed lottery teams — impressed by Porter’s first pro workout — to bring their own medical staff to his rescheduled second pro day to do further tests, according […]

The Sacramento Kings have the second overall pick in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft. Reports say that the team is leaning toward selecting 6’10” offensive dynamo Michael Porter Jr. As reported by Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports, the Kings are taking a closer look at Porter, as compared to other draft prospects: Kings appear […]

Andre Iguodala nearly became a member of the Houston Rockets last year only to turn and head back to the Golden State Warriors. That decision paid dividends not only financially but also professionally for the veteran swingman, as he won another NBA title with the team this month when they destroyed the Cleveland Cavaliers in […]

The Sacramento Kings and the Dallas Mavericks have the 2nd and 5th pick respectively in the upcoming NBA Draft. However, sources say that they are trying to trade down. As reported by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, such intentions were influenced by the Golden State Warriors’ dominance in the NBA Finals: The offseason hot stove […]

Despite clinching their second straight NBA title last night, a considerable sector of the basketball world still could not help but throw some shade in the direction of the Golden State Warriors. The Sacramento Kings were one of them, as they posted a hilarious video on their Instagram account calling out the Warriors on a […]

With just a few weeks remaining until having to make a final decision, Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert has elected to opt into the final year of his contract, according to a report from Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert has opted into his $11M player option for the 2018-19 season, […]

Vince Carter, a former dunk contest winner, and a longtime player has won the NBPA’s ‘Most Respected’ award, given to the guy who is admired most by his peers. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjlax9qjEBt/?hl=en&taken-by=thenbpa Carter, a 20-year NBA veteran and likely a future Hall of Famer, earlier got the Backbone award for his stellar work helping the Sacramento Kings. […]

Vince Carter has had quite the remarkable career, but there is one day that stands out above the rest of them. People in Toronto already knew who he was, and had helped make a hockey town into a basketball town, almost overnight. On February 12th, 2000 it was All-Star Saturday night in Oakland and that is when […]

The Sacramento Kings hold the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, but according to Jason Jones of The Sacramento Bee, the team has yet to determine which player they are going to select on draft day. They haven't decided. They'll consider Porter. Just don't buy the story they're Luka or nothing. That's […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Few European players put together the resume Luka Doncic put together over an entire career. Even fewer do it by the age of 19. Doncic capped his weekend off by scoring an efficient 15 points with four assists and three rebounds in 29 minutes to help lead Real Madrid over Fenerbahce 85-80 to win the […]

Despite the raving fuss about Luka Doncic being considered among the top-two talents in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings could potentially pass on the European phenom come draft night, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Doncic was scouted in Belgrade, where his team Real Madrid took part in the Euroleague’s […]

The Memphis Grizzlies did not have Lady Luck on their side during the recently-concluded NBA Draft Lottery. After having the second-best chance of locking up the first overall pick, they fell all the way to fourth. This virtually takes them out of the running for the consensus top two picks in DeAndre Ayton and Luca […]

Yet another piece of intriguing information has emerged from what is quickly becoming one of the more bizarre buildups to the NBA Draft. After securing the second overall pick in Tuesday night’s Draft Lottery, the Sacramento Kings are now claiming that they intend to pass on highly-touted guard Luca Doncic, should he be available. The […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended a 13-year playoff drought this year when the team was able to secure the eighth seed in the 2018 NBA playoffs. Unfortunately, they were ousted in the first round against the top-seeded Houston Rockets in five games, but the future looks bright for the Timberwolves if their core guys step up […]

When the Phoenix Suns won the NBA draft lottery earlier this week, most assumed the decision would come down to two guys, DeAndre Ayton or Luka Doncic. Doncic opened some eyes when he said he wasn’t sure if he’ll come to the NBA next year, and if he doesn’t, that could change the way people […]

Despite generating plenty of hoopla around NBA circles, European wonder Luka Doncic might not be joining the biggest league in the world next season after all. The Slovenian small forward spoke during a EuroLeague Final Four press conference and was hesitant to call this his last hurrah for his home club, Real Madrid, not knowing […]

The Phoenix Suns have won the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery. They came into the night with the best odds. Here is the order of teams: Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings Atlanta Hawks Memphis Grizzlies Dallas Mavericks Orlando Magic Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers (via Brooklyn Nets) New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers (via Los Angeles Lakers) Charlotte Hornets […]

Josh Hart of the Los Angeles Lakers trolled fellow rookie Justin Jackson of the Sacramento Kings, taking a jab at the seemingly-late reaction from the latter. In his Twitter account, Jackson posted: Rookie season with the @SacramentoKings is in the books! Great year & looking forward to next year. Let’s get it done! Sporting @tommyjohn […]

With the Sacramento Kings continuing their rebuild they got some good news on Wednesday night. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, center Kosta Koufos is going to exercise his player option for next year worth $8.7 million. ESPN Sources: Sacramento center Kosta Koufos will exercise 2018-19 player option worth $8.7 million and return to club. […]

The season wasn’t supposed to end in the first round of the playoffs for Paul George. He went to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the hopes of expanding his horizons other than going to the L.A. Lakers in the 2018 offseason. The Lakers weren’t willing to give up any of their young players to acquire […]

A Sacramento Kings legend is the team’s new assistant general manager. That’s former Kings sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic, who has been promoted to said position according to a statement released by the team’s website on Wednesday. The Sacramento Kings today announced that Peja Stojakovic will serve as Assistant General Manager, according to General Manager Vlade Divac. […]

For a few years now, there has been an outpouring of support for the idea of a female to become a head coach in the NBA. It started when Becky Hammon, a former WNBA player, was hired by the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant some time ago. Since then, several women have been given […]

In the last several years, the NBA has taken the approach of continuing to alter its format in various situations to improve the league. One of which has seen a more concerted effort in focusing on how the summer league is being conducted. According to Ben Dowsett of The Athletic, the NBA is planning on […]

One of the most coveted free agents this offseason is L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan. He is one of the few old-school centers remaining in the league, one who can defend the interior with tenacity and control the boards with reckless abandon. The highly athletic big man knows that he can get a better deal […]

The 2018 offseason is just a few months away and the biggest storyline this summer will be the destination of a certain number 23. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently fighting for their playoff lives in their second-round playoff match-up with the Toronto Raptors. The possibility that James will have his earliest playoff […]

Following a successful rookie season for Sacramento Kings shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, it was reported on Tuesday by senior writer Marc J. Spears of ESPN that Bogdanovic was revealed to have a meniscus tear in his left knee and would undergo surgery today in New York. “The Kings say guard Bogdan Bogdanovic has a slight tear […]

We may not be getting a season of Game of Thrones this year but at least the Bleacher Report’s Game of Zones series is still around. For those who have not been following the series, it’s an animated short that puts everyone’s favorite NBA personalities in funny “Westerosan” vignettes – complete with British accents. It […]

L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger are both expected to return to their respective teams for next season, despite neither making the playoffs in 2017-18, according to NBA.com’s David Aldridge. Rivers’ Clippers lost their last four games of the season and six of their last seven, ultimately costing […]

Being the NBA’s elder statesman isn’t an easy label to carry around, but forward Vince Carter has carried it honorably, showing vestiges of Half-man, Half-amazing from time to time, despite playing limited minutes in a mentorship role with the Sacramento Kings. Yet despite putting up a career-low 5.3 points per game with this team, Carter […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay is not doing a good job of masking his resentment for his former team, the Sacramento Kings, though he really does not seem to care at all. Following the Spurs’ huge 116-105 win at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Gay caught up with reporters and was […]

Vince Carter, all 41 years old of him, drilled a halfcourt shot and casually lifted off for his signature windmill dunk. For the Sacramento Kings’ veteran leader — considered one of the greatest dunkers of all-time — time and aging are just myths. He could play another 10 years if he wanted to. Below is […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

The Golden State Warriors saw one of the scariest injuries occur on Saturday night when guard Patrick McCaw fell hard on his back after being undercut by Sacramento Kings’ guard Vince Carter. Vince Carter undercuts Patrick McCaw who hits the floor hard, Steve Kerr is upset at Vince, Vince is distraught pic.twitter.com/7GQE6kHSqo — CJ Fogler […]