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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.
2 months 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?
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against t...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Fox comes up big in the 4th as Kings hold on to beat Spurs

De'Aaron Fox came up clutch on both ends of the floor in the fourth as the Sacramento Kings defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
2 months ago
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 […]
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings shoot against the San...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings to begin postseason push at home vs. Spurs

The Sacramento Kings will begin the final stretch of the season on Thursday when they face the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center.
2 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Exterior views of Golden 1 Center prior to the game between the Sa...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sam Amick on why it’s unlikely the Kings will host an All-Star Game

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Jason Ross to break down why it's unlikely that the Sacramento Kings will host an NBA All-Star Game.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings goes up for a sh...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Domantas Sabonis (illness) misses practice before Kings vs. Spurs

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis missed Wednesday's practice due to illness. The Kings will face the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
2 months ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 03: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings laughs against the Chicago...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kayte Christensen previews the Sacramento Kings’ playoff push

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Jason Ross to lay out what the team needs to do during the season's final stretch.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Keegan Murray #13 and Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacrament...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings at the All-Star break: 2022-23 vs. 2023-24

Are the Sacramento Kings in a worse spot now than they were one year ago? Let's compare where the 'Beam Team' is compared to 2022-23.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months 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.
2 months ago