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Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors runs off the court after being ejected for a flagra...
Field Level Media

Report: Draymond Green nearing return to Warriors’ facility

Indefinitely suspended forward Draymond Green is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors' facility "in the coming days," ESPN reported Thursday.
4 months ago
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 31: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Domantas Sabonis’ rare triple-double places him in elite company

On Wednesday, Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis' 20-20-10 triple-double grouped him with some of the NBA's biggest stars.
4 months ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbling the ball looks to drive towards the basket agains...
Brenden Nunes

Michael Pina thinks De’Aaron Fox could contend for an MVP in years to come

Michael Pina, senior NBA staff writer for The Ringer, joined The Drive Guys Wednesday afternoon to discuss the leap De'Aaron Fox had taken.
4 months ago
De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings is drafted by Team LeBron James prior to the 2023 NBA All-Star...
Joseph Jarosz

Kings get little love in first NBA All-Star voting returns

In the first returns of fan ballots for the 2024 NBA All-Star game voting, De'Aaron Fox is the only member of the Kings to make an appearance.
4 months ago
Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair....
Frankie Cartoscelli

Amick: Many around NBA expect the Sacramento Kings to make a trade

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to share his thoughts on the Sacramento Kings' approach to trade season & more.
4 months ago
Jamal Murray #27 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets work on the pick and roll against the G...
Field Level Media

Warriors hope change of venue alters fortunes vs. Nuggets

After two narrow losses in Colorado earlier in the season, the Golden State Warriors hope a change of venue makes a difference when they host the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night in San Francisco.
4 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 20: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game agains...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Malik Monk leads Kings to win over Magic in 2OT thriller

Malik Monk scored a season-high 37 points during the Sacramento Kings' 138-135 win over the Orlando Magic in double overtime on Wednesday.
4 months ago
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers (C) reacts during the second quarter against the Sacramen...
Joseph Jarosz

ESPN adds Sacramento Kings vs 76ers to national broadcast schedule

The Sacramento Kings are getting another nationally televised game, with ESPN flexing their matchup against the 76ers on Friday, Jan. 12.
4 months ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings competes for a loose ball against Cody Martin #11 and Nick ...
Brenden Nunes

Analyzing the Sacramento Kings costly 21 turnovers in loss to Charlotte

The Sacramento Kings tied their season-high with 21 turnovers in Tuesday night's 111-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Many were unforced.
4 months ago
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 31: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up court ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings seek first win on second night of back-to-back vs. Magic

The Sacramento Kings are 0-4 on the second night of back-to-backs this season. Can they pick up their first win against the Orlando Magic?
4 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by P.J. Washi...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kayte Christensen on why Kings-Hornets wasn’t SAC’s worst loss

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason to lay out why Tuesday's loss to Charlotte wasn't the worst of the season.
4 months ago
Rookies Brandin Podziemski #2 and Trayce Jackson-Davis #32 of the Golden State Warriors react after...
Field Level Media

Stephen Curry powers Warriors past Magic to end slide

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 36 points as the Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 121-115 on Tuesday night in San Francisco.
4 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Terry Rozier #3 of the Charlotte Hornets is guarded by Davion ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Hornets snap 11-game skid, beat sluggish Kings

The Sacramento Kings lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday in what was the Beam Team's worst loss of the season thus far.
4 months ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings takes a shot during the game Desmond Bane #22 of the Me...
Brenden Nunes

Why have the Sacramento Kings struggled on the second nights of back-to-backs?

The Sacramento Kings are currently 4-0 on the first night of back-to-backs and 0-4 on the second. What gives?
4 months ago
Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings takes a shot during the first half against the Memphis Gr...
Joseph Jarosz

What New York gave up for Anunoby, the price for the Kings was ‘probably too steep’

Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee talks about why the Kings avoided paying a steep price for OG Anunoby and how they can still upgrade the roster.
4 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: De'Aaron Fox #5 and Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Ki...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings seek 20th win of season against struggling Hornets

The Sacramento Kings will open a four-game homestand on Tuesday night against a Charlotte Hornets team that has lost 11 straight games.
4 months ago
Head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the...
Joseph Jarosz

Jason Kidd hopes an MLB expansion team returns to Oakland or comes to Sacramento

Dallas Mavericks coach and Oakland native Jason Kidd says its unfortunate the A's are leaving town, but is hopeful an expansion team returns to either The Town or Sacramento.
4 months ago
Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at...
Field Level Media

Domantas Sabonis (triple-double) carries Kings past Grizzlies

Domantas Sabonis snatched a game-high 21 rebounds as part of a triple-double and the Sacramento Kings ran off from the host Memphis Grizzlies for a 123-92 victory Sunday night.
4 months ago
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives towards the basket on Brandin Podziemski #2 of the G...
Field Level Media

Luka Doncic pours in 39 to carry Mavericks past Warriors

Luka Doncic won a scoring duel over Stephen Curry as the Dallas Mavericks held off the Golden State Warriors 132-122 on Saturday night in San Francisco.
4 months ago
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Sacramento King...
Field Level Media

It’s a point guard battle as Grizzlies welcome Kings

Point guard stars De'Aaron Fox and Ja Morant go head-to-head for the first time in almost exactly a year when the Sacramento Kings visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
4 months ago
O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at...
Joseph Jarosz

Longtime Kings trade target O.G. Anunoby acquired by Knicks

Long a name associated with the Sacramento Kings, O.G. Anunoby has been sent to the Knicks in a trade between the Raptors and New York.
4 months ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game again...
Brenden Nunes

Three takeaways: The Sacramento Kings show defensive progress in win over Atlanta

After falling down 23-points in the opening quarter, the Sacramento Kings bench helped bring it bach. Oh, and De'Aaron Fox made eight threes.
4 months ago
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 29: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a three point basket duri...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Fox, Kings erase 23-point deficit to stun Hawks

De'Aaron Fox established a new career-high with eight made three-pointers during the Sacramento Kings' comeback win over the Atlanta Hawks.
4 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks dribbling the ball while d...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings look to get back on track vs. Hawks

The Sacramento Kings will hope to get back into the win column on Friday night when they face the Atlanta Hawks.
4 months ago