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SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 15: Alex Len #25 and Colby Jones #20 of the Sacramento Kings look on durin...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Colby Jones continues push for rotation spot as Kings beat Jazz

The Sacramento Kings picked up a win to end the preseason behind rookie guard Colby Jones' 19-point performance.
6 months ago
A Chick-fil-A meal is displayed at a Chick-fil-A restaurant....
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings announce new partnership with local Chick-fil-A restaurants

The Sacramento Kings have partnered with local Chick-fil-A restaurants to offer fans a chance at a free sandwich on select game days.
6 months ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Talen Horton-Tucker #0 of the Utah Jazz dur...
BEN ANDERSON KSL Sports

Utah Jazz to rest veterans in preseason finale against Kings

The Utah Jazz plan to rest several veteran starters in their preseason finale against the Sacramento Kings Thursday night.
6 months ago
Davion Mitchell #15 of the Sacramento Kings drives on Dario Saric #20 of the Golden State Warriors ...
Brenden Nunes

Four Takeaways: Promising flashes of improvement from Davion Mitchell and Keegan Murray

The Sacramento Kings fell to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, but Davion Mitchell and Keegan Murray had encouraging moments.
6 months ago
Steph Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots and makes a three-point shot over De'Aaron Fox ...
Joseph Jarosz

Sam Amick believes Steph Curry, Warriors are not taking the Kings lightly

The Athletic's Sam Amick explains why he believes the Kings and Steph Curry will be linked until the latter retires.
6 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors talks with De'Aar...
Frankie Cartoscelli

De’Aaron Fox on the mutual respect between the Kings & Warriors

Following Wednesday’s preseason thriller, De'Aaron Fox spoke about the budding rivalry between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors
6 months ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Talen Horton-Tucker #0 of the Utah Jazz dur...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preseason finale: Kings, Jazz face off in preview of season-opener

The Sacramento Kings and Utah Jazz will conclude the preseason on Thursday night with a matchup at Golden 1 Center.
6 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a photo at...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Murray shines, Jones gets early call as Kings fall to Warriors

Keegan Murray and the Sacramento Kings picked up their first win of the preseason over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
6 months ago
Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball past Jerome Robinson #18 of the Golden S...
Joseph Jarosz

Matt Barnes says Sacramento Kings, Kevin Huerter in a ‘delicate situation’

NBA analyst Matt Barnes shared his thoughts on the Kevin Huerter situation and explains why he does more than hit three pointers.
6 months ago
MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 02: Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings slaps hands with Kevin Huert...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Mike Brown says ‘there is reasoning’ behind Kings lineup changes

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown explained why he has tweaked the starting lineup during preseason play.
6 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Kee...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings, Warriors face off again for preseason tune-up

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will face off again on Wednesday night as both teams prepare for the regular season.
6 months ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Austin Reaves #15 of t...
Joseph Jarosz

Warriors say Draymond Green ‘making good progress’ from ankle injury

The Golden State Warriors say Draymond Green is making "good progress" from his ankle injury and will be re-evaluated after the preseason.
6 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors passes the ball during the third quarter against the...
Joseph Jarosz

Fox, Monk think it’s great the Kings get to face the Warriors so often

If the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors are turning into a rivalry, then De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk are welcoming the challenge.
6 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17: Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after making a b...
Frankie Cartoscelli & Brenden Nunes

Is Kevin Huerter’s starting spot in jeopardy?

The Sacramento Kings made an interesting lineup change on Sunday. Is it time to worry about Kevin Huerter losing his starting spot?
6 months ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during the second quarter against...
Joseph Jarosz

NBA writer for The Athletic believes the Kings will miss the playoffs this season

John Hollinger of The Athletic lays out his reasoning why the Sacramento Kings will miss the playoffs in the upcoming season.
6 months ago
Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a call against the Houston Rockets during the fi...
Brenden Nunes

Four Takeaways: Chris Duarte starting, Kevin Huerter’s reaction to coming off the bench, and more

After the Sacramento Kings fell to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night, Kevin Huerter commented on coming off the bench.
6 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 02: Colby Jones #20 of the Sacramento Kings poses for a photo at S...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Colby Jones & Keon Ellis on making the most of their opportunities

Sacramento Kings guards Colby Jones and Keon Ellis spoke to the media following Sunday's preseason battle against the Golden State Warriors.
6 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 15: Chris Duarte #3 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during th...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Return of the Roar: Duarte starts & Kings preseason observations

Frankie Cartoscelli and Brenden Nunes break down all of the biggest storylines from the Sacramento Kings preseason & much more.
6 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors wait on the bench before a pre...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: There’s a ‘very real possibility’ Klay Thompson becomes free agent

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski joined NBA Countdown to provide an update on where Klay Thompson and the team are in terms of an extension.
6 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 15: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket duri...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sabonis does it all, but Kings fall to Warriors in preseason thriller

Domantas Sabonis stuffed the stat sheet during the Sacramento Kings' narrow preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
6 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors passes the ball during the third quarter against the...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings, Warriors meet for first time since NBA Playoffs

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will face off Sunday in a preseason matchup at Golden 1 Center.
6 months ago
Chris Duarte #3 of the Indiana Pacers looks on from the bench in the third quarter against the New ...
Brenden Nunes

Chris Duarte to start in place of Kevin Huerter against Golden State

Chris Duarte has been seen playing with the starters for the past two days. Coach Mike Brown confirmed he will start against Golden State.
6 months ago
Head coach Mike Brown of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the first quarter against the Philadelp...
Brenden Nunes

Coach Mike Brown explains his decision to start Sasha Vezenkov

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown broke down his decision to start Sasha Vezenkov, what he's seen from Chris Duarte's defense, and more.
6 months ago
VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 8: Chris Duarte #3 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Vezenkov, Duarte on the adjustments they are making in preseason

Sasha Vezenkov and Chris Duarte--the newest members of the Sacramento Kings--spoke to the media following Friday's practice.
6 months ago