Basketball

Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at...
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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.
3 months ago
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives towards the basket on Brandin Podziemski #2 of the G...
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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.
3 months ago
Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball during the game against the Sacramento King...
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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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago
An exterior view of the Golden 1 Center after they lit the beam after the Sacramento Kings beat the...
Nijzel Dotson, KCRA Digital Producer

Looking back at Sacramento’s best sports stories of 2023

2023 was nothing short of an amazing year for sports in the Sacramento region, with the Kings making the playoffs for the first time since 2005 topping the list.
3 months ago
Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat goes up for a shot on Trayce Jackson-Davis #32 of the Golden Stat...
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Heat cool off Warriors 114-102, extend road winning streak

Tyler Herro led a balanced attack with a game-high 26 points and the Miami Heat opened a five-game Western swing with a 114-102 handcuffing of the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Thursday night.
3 months ago
Dorian Finney-Smith #28 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots over Sasha Vezenkov #7 of the Sacramento Kings ...
Brenden Nunes

Three potential trades the Sacramento Kings could make in 2023-24

The Sacramento Kings have clear weaknesses keeping them from flirting with contention. Here are three candidates that could help this season.
3 months ago
Harrison Barnes #40, Domantas Sabonis #10, Malik Monk #0 and Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kin...
Joseph Jarosz

Amick says if the Kings want to contend, ‘they have to be open to moves at the deadline’

The Athletic's Sam Amick breaks down the latest trade rumors swirling around the NBA and Sacramento Kings.
3 months ago
Mojave King #7 of G League Ignite shoots a 3-pointer against Keon Ellis #34 of the Stockton Kings i...
Brenden Nunes

Stockton Kings scheduled to play two games at Golden 1 Center in 2024

The Sacramento Kings announced their G-League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, will play two regular season games in Golden 1 Center in 2025.
3 months ago
Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers is fouled by De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Ki...
Brenden Nunes

The Sacramento Kings Achilles’ heel is apparent and concerning

The Sacramento Kings can score. That's a known fact, considering they set the NBA record in offensive rating last season with 118.6, obviously sitting atop the league.
3 months ago
Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat shoots a jump shot past Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Wa...
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Standout rookies bump heads as Heat face Warriors

One of the league's best road teams will encounter a hot home squad when the Miami Heat open a five-game trip with a matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in San Francisco.
3 months ago
BAKERSFIELD, CA - JANUARY 26: UC Davis Aggies head coach Jim Les looks on as game action plays out ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

UC Davis head coach Jim Les on building connections with players

Former Sacramento Kings guard and current UC Davis head coach Jim Les joined Dave & Jason to discuss his role in mentoring young players.
3 months ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings reacts during the second half of their win over the Ph...
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Sacramento Kings eye fifth straight win against slumping Blazers

The Sacramento Kings look to continue their recent success against the Trail Blazers when the teams meet Tuesday night in Portland.
3 months ago
Jusuf Nurkic #20 of the Phoenix Suns lays on the court after being fouled by Draymond Green (not pi...
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Draymond Green flagrant 2 foul on Jusuf Nurkić recreated with Legos

Grant Giszewski, a videographer based out of Los Angeles, recreated the Draymond Green foul on Jusuf Nurkić with Legos.
3 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles past Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #5 of the Den...
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Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets past Golden State Warriors

Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic had 26 points and 14 rebounds and hit all 18 of his free-throw attempts, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Golden State Warriors 120-114 on Monday.
3 months ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors talks to head coach Steve Kerr after receiving a te...
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Report: Officials monitoring Draymond Green’s progress via Zoom

Officials from the NBA, the players association, the Golden State Warriors and Draymond Green are meeting virtually as a way of assessing the veteran forward's progress toward returning from an indefinite suspension, ESPN reported Monday.
3 months ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Daniel Gafford #21 of the Washington Wizar...
Brenden Nunes

Domantas Sabonis has managed to normalize elite, consistent production

Domantas Sabonis seems to somehow be underappreciated, despite being consistently great. Maybe it's because it's seemingly casual for him.
3 months ago
De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates with Harrison Barnes #40 after making a three-po...
Brenden Nunes

The Sacramento Kings found success against Washington by repeating one simple playcall

During their 143-131 victory over the Washington Wizards, the Sacramento Kings created space in the third by repeating one action.
3 months ago
Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers a...
Brenden Nunes

Return of the Roar: The emergence of Keegan Murray and recent trade rumors

Frankie Cartoscelli and Brenden Nunes discuss the breakout performance from Keegan Murray and trade rumors of the Return of the Roar podcast.
3 months ago
Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings guards Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Utah Jazz in the thi...
Brenden Nunes

Mark Jones says Keegan Murray could have a ceiling similar to Paul George

Sacramento Kings play-by-play analyst Mark Jones joined The Drive Guys Monday afternoon to discuss a historic Keegan Murray performance.
3 months ago
Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Brooklyn Nets in the first half of the NBA...
Brenden Nunes

Report: Zach LaVine is open to being traded to the Sacramento Kings

According to The Athletic's Sam Amick, Zach LaVine is open to a trade to the Sacramento Kings. Also, notes on OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam.
3 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Shaedon Sharpe #17 of t...
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Warriors face struggling Blazers, hope to build on much-needed win

Stephen Curry looks to help the Warriors win back-to-back games for the first time since November when they visit the Blazers Sunday.
3 months ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on December 14, 2023 in Los Ange...
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Stephen Curry helps Warriors fend off Nets, 124-120

Stephen Curry saved 16 of his team-high 37 points for the fourth quarter as the Warriors held off the visiting Brooklyn Nets for a 124-120 victory Saturday night.
3 months ago