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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 13: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after a foul call ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Sam Amick says the Sacramento Kings ‘aren’t scaring anybody’

Sam Amick joined Jason Ross to discuss why he thinks the Sacramento Kings won't be intimidating any teams down the final stretch.
2 months ago
Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors drives the ball against Jalen Brunson #11 of the New...
Field Level Media

Golden State Warriors take on short-handed Knicks on primetime

As January ended, the New York Knicks looked like they might be ready to compete for their first championship in more than 50 years while the Golden State Warriors' dynastic run appeared to be on fumes.
2 months ago
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 28: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball during th...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Nuggets erase early deficit to rout Fox-less Kings

The De'Aaron Fox-less Sacramento Kings held a big lead early, but the Denver Nuggets flipped the script to end the game on Wednesday night.
2 months ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings warms up prior ...
Joseph Jarosz

Kendrick Perkins on why an MVP case can be made for Domantas Sabonis

ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins joined "The Drive Guys" Wednesday, to expand upon his pitch that Kings center Domantas Sabonis should be in the MVP race.
2 months ago
Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to drive the ball while being defended by Harri...
Brenden Nunes & Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings Q&A: Potential first-round matchups, Vezenkov’s injury, and more

As the Sacramento Kings continue their up-and-down play, Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli attempt to answer some fan questions.
2 months ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 16: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings high fives De'Aaron Fox...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kayte Christensen on the Sacramento Kings’ handling of adversity

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Jason Ross to preview Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets.
2 months ago
DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 14: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings drives towards the bas...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings seek first 4-0 season sweep of Nuggets since 2003

The Sacramento Kings will look to complete a four-game season series sweep of the Denver Nuggets when the teams meet on Wednesday night.
2 months ago
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown (left) and assistant coach Jordi Fernandez watch their team ...
Brenden Nunes

Return of the Roar Podcast: Kings remain inconsistent post-ASB

Brenden Nunes and Frankie Cartoscelli discuss the Sacramento Kings' continued inconsistent play and look ahead to the closing stretch.
2 months ago
Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings and Jaime Jaquez Jr. #11 of the Miami Heat go for a loo...
Amiliano Fragoso

Sean Cunningham says Kings’ inconsistency is ‘a part of their identity’

Sean Cunningham joined the midday show to talk about the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Heat, and where they go from here.
2 months ago
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 03: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings talks with referee Michael...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Western Conference Standings Update: Kings fall from top six

The Sacramento Kings are one of six teams chasing two NBA Playoff spots in the Western Conference standings.
2 months ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 03: Matt Chapman #26 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single agains...
Frankie Cartoscelli

MLB insider says the SF Giants are the best fit for Matt Chapman

MLB Network's Jon Morosi says that the San Francisco Giants are the best fit for free agent third baseman Matt Chapman.
2 months ago
Jordan Poole #13 of the Washington Wizards dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during ...
Field Level Media

Jordan Poole, Wizards aim to take down Steph Curry, Warriors

Jordan Poole gets a rematch with his former team, this one at his new home, when the Washington Wizards host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
2 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings goes up for a sh...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Depleted Heat torch Kings, drop Sacramento to 7th in West

On a night that they were without several starters, the Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Monday night.
2 months ago
General view of Footprint Center during the Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs...
Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns to host 2027 NBA All-Star Game, per report

The Phoenix Suns are set to host the 2027 NBA All-Star Game, the fourth time the event has been held in The Valley.
2 months ago
James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers brings the ball up court against De'Aaron Fox #5 of the...
Brenden Nunes

De’Aaron Fox sets the tone in Sacramento’s best defensive showing

The Sacramento Kings recent victory over the Los Angeles Clippers was one of their best defensive showings, with De'Aaron Fox leading.
2 months ago
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 31: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket agai...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings look to push win streak to four vs. shorthanded Heat

The Sacramento Kings will seek their fourth straight win on Monday night when they face a depleted Miami Heat team at Golden 1 Center.
2 months ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 22: De'Aaron Fox #5 and Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Ki...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Fox & Sabonis shine as Kings pick up big win over Clippers

De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis carried the Sacramento Kings to a much-needed win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.
2 months ago
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoot against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warrior...
Field Level Media

Nikola Jokic strikes again with triple-double as Nuggets top Warriors 119-103

Nikola Jokic set an NBA record en route to his third straight triple-double, Jamal Murray chipped in with 27 points and the Denver Nuggets rallied to defeat the Golden State Warriors 119-103 on Sunday night in San Francisco.
2 months ago
Naji Marshall #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat are involved in...
Joseph Jarosz

Jimmy Butler, two more Heat players suspended; out Monday against Kings

The NBA suspended Jimmy Butler one game following an altercation Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans.
2 months ago
Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers dribbles to the basket in front of Keegan Murray #13 of the...
Field Level Media

Kings hope to prevent 3rd straight loss to Clippers this season

The Los Angeles Clippers hope to further distance themselves from the Sacramento Kings in the standings while also gaining a potential tiebreaker when the top two teams in the Pacific Division go head-to-head on Sunday night in Southern California.
2 months ago
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