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General view of Footprint Center during the Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs...
Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns to host 2027 NBA All-Star Game, per report

The Phoenix Suns are set to host the 2027 NBA All-Star Game, the fourth time the event has been held in The Valley.
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James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers brings the ball up court against De'Aaron Fox #5 of the...
Brenden Nunes

De’Aaron Fox sets the tone in Sacramento’s best defensive showing

The Sacramento Kings recent victory over the Los Angeles Clippers was one of their best defensive showings, with De'Aaron Fox leading.
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Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoot against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warrior...
Field Level Media

Nikola Jokic strikes again with triple-double as Nuggets top Warriors 119-103

Nikola Jokic set an NBA record en route to his third straight triple-double, Jamal Murray chipped in with 27 points and the Denver Nuggets rallied to defeat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Sunday night in San Francisco.
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Naji Marshall #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat are involved in...
Joseph Jarosz

Jimmy Butler, two more Heat players suspended; out Monday against Kings

The NBA suspended Jimmy Butler one game following an altercation Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers dribbles to the basket in front of Keegan Murray #13 of the...
Field Level Media

Kings hope to prevent 3rd straight loss to Clippers this season

The Los Angeles Clippers hope to further distance themselves from the Sacramento Kings in the standings while also gaining a potential tiebreaker when the top two teams in the Pacific Division go head-to-head on Sunday night in Southern California.
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Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors controls the ball against Michael Porter Jr. #1 of t...
Field Level Media

Warriors vs Nuggets preview: Golden State hopes birthday luck continues

The Golden State Warriors complete birthday week Sunday when they invite the defending champion Denver Nuggets to what they hope will become a third consecutive party in San Francisco.
1 month ago
Devin Vassell #24 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a three-point shot over De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sa...
Brenden Nunes

Three-point defense is an X-Factor for the Sacramento Kings

Mike Brown said if the Sacramento Kings were roughly average at defending the three, they would be eight defensively. How can they improve?
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Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors scores getting his shot past the outstretched ar...
Field Level Media

Watch: Fights breaks out at the end of Warriors & Hornets matchup

Stephen Curry led a balanced attack with 15 points and the Golden State Warriors set a season low for points allowed Friday night in their 97-84 victory over the visiting Charlotte Hornets in San Francisco.
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Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the first quarter against the Atla...
Field Level Media

Report: Steve Kerr agrees to 2-year extension with Warriors

A two-year contract extension will keep coach Steve Kerr at the helm of the Golden State Warriors through the 2025-26 season, ESPN reported Friday night.
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A detailed view of the Sacramento Kings logo at center court at Sleep Train Arena during an NBA bas...
Brenden Nunes

Gregg Lukenbill on the importance David Stern had keeping the Kings in Sacramento

Gregg Lukenbill, the original owner of the Sacramento Kings, joined The Drive Guys Friday afternoon to share his perspective on the team.
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DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks onto the court during a NBA game against the ...
Amiliano Fragoso

DeMarcus Cousins calls it quits on NBA return moving forward

DeMarcus Cousins appears to be done playing in the NBA, looking forward to other challenges outside of American basketball.
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De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings shoots against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quar...
Brenden Nunes

Three takeaways: Sacramento struggle defensively in win over San Antonio

Despite an unideal defensive performance, the Sacramento Kings offense carried them to a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Tre Jones #33 of the San Antonio Spurs drives on Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings in th...
Joseph Jarosz

De’Aaron Fox: ‘You don’t want to become numb to what [Sabonis] is doing’

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis was questionable Thursday night against the Spurs. But he wasn't going to let an illness stop him from competing.
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Taurean Prince #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Dario Saric #20 and Klay ...
Field Level Media

Stephen Curry, Warriors outdistance short-handed Lakers

Stephen Curry continued his hot long-range shooting by sinking six 3-pointers and scoring 32 points as the Golden State Warriors took advantage of the absence of LeBron James to thrash the Los Angeles Lakers 128-110 on Thursday in San Francisco.
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French basketball player Victor Wembanyama demonstrates his skills following a news conference intr...
Amiliano Fragoso

Spurs TV Analyst says it’s remarkable how Victor Wembanyama has adjusted to NBA

How special is Victor Wembanyama? Sean Elliott is amazed at how well he’s transitioned to the NBA in Year 1. San Antonio Spurs TV Analyst Sean Elliott joined The Drive Guys Thursday to talk about how the upcoming matchup between the Spurs and the Sacramento Kings. They also discussed the rise of Wembanayama, and how he’s […]
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Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the second quarter against the Golden St...
Joseph Jarosz

Sean Cunningham lays out the Sacramento Kings path to the playoffs

Sean Cunningham on what the Sacramento Kings push for the playoffs looks like and who could be their best opponents.
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Andrej Stojakovic #2 of the Stanford Cardinal reacts after making a three-point shot against the US...
Field Level Media

Oregon well aware winning at Stanford won’t be easy

As Oregon gets ready to visit Stanford on Thursday night in Pac-12 action, one thing is crystal clear about the Ducks: Getting the ball to center N'Faly Dante is their best recipe for success.
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars dribbles the ball again...
Field Level Media

LeBron James (ankle) out for Lakers game vs. Warriors

The Lakers will be missing LeBron James due to a lingering left ankle injury when Los Angeles visits the Golden State Warriors Thursday.
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De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on after a win against the Golden State Warriors duri...
Joseph Jarosz

Jason Jones: Sacramento Kings need to create another story for this season

The Athletic's Jason Jones joined "The Drive Guys" to talk about how the Sacramento Kings will perform in their remaining 28 games.
1 month ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles against Alex Caruso #6 of the Chicago Bulls during...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox acknowledges dealing with shoulder injury

After the Sacramento Kings' first post-All-Star break practice, De'Aaron Fox acknowledged he's been dealing with a should injury.
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Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings defends Alex Caruso #6 of the Chicago Bulls during the fi...
Brenden Nunes

The unexpected defensive growth of Keegan Murray in year two

Keegan Murray has taken a significant, unexpected defensive jump in his second NBA season. And the Sacramento Kings need that moving forward.
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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference All-Stars reacts in the second qu...
Field Level Media

LeBron James: ‘Hopefully’ career ends as member of Lakers

In the wake of a head-turning report that the Golden State Warriors looked into acquiring him at the trade deadline, LeBron James said Sunday that he hopes to finish his playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Predrag "Peja" Stojakovic #16 of the Sacramento Kings waits for his second turn during the Foot Loc...
Joseph Jarosz

NBA All-Stars talk about about past and present Kings in Indianapolis

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker made sure to talk about past and present Sacramento Kings players during All-Star weekend.
1 month ago
Delon Wright #55 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Sacramento Kings at Capital...
CHANDLER HOLT KSL Sports

Report: Former Kings trade target Delon Wright to sign with Miami Heat

According to ESPN sources, former Utah Utes guard Delon Wright has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.
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