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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.
7 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.
7 months ago
Davion Mitchell #15 of the Sacramento Kings dives for the ball against Gabe Vincent #7 of the Los A...
Joseph Jarosz

Host thoughts: What questions do you want answered during the Kings preseason?

Our hosts know what they're looking for in the Sacramento Kings remaining preseason games.
7 months ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors goes for a loose ball against Domantas Sabonis #10 ...
Brenden Nunes

For Draymond Green, the Warriors-Kings rivalry is ‘bigger than basketball’

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors explained why their developing 'rivalry' with the Sacramento Kings is 'bigger than basketball.'
7 months ago
An exterior general view of the Golden 1 Center before the Sacramento Kings play the Golden State W...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento Kings announce arena improvements for fans during upcoming season

The Sacramento Kings want their fans to have the best experience at home games as possible. That's why they've made some improvements before the 2023-24 season.
7 months ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Golden State Warriors points up court during their game against the Los Angele...
Brenden Nunes

How Chris Paul could help diversify the Golden State Warriors’ offense

Many questions have emerged since the Golden State Warriors acquired 12-time All-Star Chris Paul. If they compromise, success could follow.
7 months ago
VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 8: Deonte Burton #34 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket durin...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sacramento Kings waive Chance Comanche & Deonte Burton

The Sacramento Kings have waived center Chance Comanche and forward Deonte Burton to trim its roster to 18 players.
7 months ago
Chris Duarte #3 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Miami...
Brenden Nunes

Four Takeaways: Three starters shine and the impact of Chris Duarte in Anaheim

The Sacramento Kings lost their second preseason game on Wednesday. Their typical trio played well, Chris Duarte showed his impact, and more.
7 months ago
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 07: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles against the...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sam Amick shares updates on James Harden’s trade request

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Jason Ross and Bobby Gerould to share the latest updates on the James Harden trade saga.
7 months ago
Overtime Elite general manager Damien Wilkins (Credit: Courtesy of Prime Video)....
Joseph Jarosz

Former NBA player previews documentary following Overtime Elite

Damien Wilkins joined Sactown Sports to discuss a new documentary series from Amazon titled “One Shot: Overtime Elite.”
7 months ago
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Taurean Prince #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball ag...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Fox, Sabonis look strong as Kings drop exhibition to Lakers

De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis looked to be in regular season form during the Sacramento Kings' preseason matchup against the Lakers.
7 months ago
A general view as fans cheer during the third quarter in game seven of the Western Conference First...
Joseph Jarosz

What do NBA GMs think about the Sacramento Kings?

The NBA released the 22nd edition of its annual GM survey. Where do the Sacramento Kings rank among the rest of the league?
7 months ago
Greek forward Sasha Vezenkov of Olympiacos Piraeus in action during the 2022/2023 Turkish Airlines ...
Brenden Nunes

Sasha Vezenkov is no stranger to proving himself on a new team

Sasha Vezenkov is not guaranteed to be part of the Sacramento Kings rotation on opening night. Luckily, he's used to proving himself.
7 months ago
Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings vie for NBA All-Star Game nods....
Frankie Cartoscelli

De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis crack top-25 in ESPN’s NBArank

Sacramento Kings All-Star duo De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis have been named as top-25 players by ESPN's NBArank.
7 months ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket again...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings seek adjustments in second preseason game vs. Lakers

The Sacramento Kings will continue its preseason slate on Wednesday night when they face the Los Angeles Lakers in Anaheim.
7 months ago
JaVale McGee #00 of the Dallas Mavericks dunks the ball in the first half against the Chicago Bulls...
Brenden Nunes

De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk seem optimistic about JaVale McGee

Two days after the Sacramento Kings preseason debut, De'Aaron Fox and Malik Monk spoke with the media the potential of JaVale McGee and more.
7 months ago
KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - MAY 21: Sasha Vezenkov, #14 of Olympiacos Piraeus during Turkish Airlines EuroL...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Mike Brown on where Sasha Vezenkov stands in the Kings’ rotation

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown spoke to the media on Tuesday about where rookie forward Sasha Vezenkov fits into the rotation.
7 months ago