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Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after getting injured on a play in the first quarte...
Amiliano Fragoso

Anthony Slater says Monk, Huerter absences are glaring in recent losses

Anthony Slater joined The Drive Guys Friday to talk about the Kings recent losses and what's next for the western conference.
13 days ago
Kevin Huerter #9 of the Sacramento Kings shoots a three-point shot against the San Antonio Spurs in...
Brenden Nunes

Kevin Huerter outlines the decision to have surgery on his shoulder

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter spoke with reporters for the first time since his season-ending shoulder surgery.
14 days ago
A general view of the Sacramento Kings playing against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half...
Joseph Jarosz

Watch: Chicken wing thrown onto court near the end of Kings vs Pelicans

With 46 seconds remaining in the Sacramento Kings loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, a chicken wing was thrown onto the Golden 1 Center court.
14 days ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 16: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball agains...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings seek 8th seed clarity against motivated Suns

The Sacramento Kings will likely need to win out to secure the 8th seed, but the Phoenix Suns also have a lot on the line on Friday night.
14 days ago
Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots the ball against De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sa...
Sactown Sports Staff

Sacramento Kings standings: Bunched together at 45 wins

The Sacramento Kings did not help themselves in the standings Thursday night, losing to the Pelicans and taking them out of the playoff-race.
14 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 11: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives to the basket duri...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Kings fall to Pelicans, get locked into Play-In Tournament

After losing to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, the Sacramento Kings are locked into an NBA Play-In Tournament spot.
14 days ago
Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings drives past Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunde...
Brenden Nunes

Domantas Sabonis: Teams are ‘daring us to shoot’ since Huerter, Monk injuries

The Sacramento Kings have been defended differently amid guard injuries. Domantas Sabonis and Harrison Barnes discussed Thursday morning.
14 days ago
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 9: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots i...
Frankie Cartoscelli

NBA Two Minute Report admits mistakes in Kings vs. Thunder

The NBA Two Minute Report has come back to bite the Sacramento Kings once again, this time in Tuesday's loss to the OKC Thunder.
15 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings is fouled on a drive ...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Looking to remain in playoff mix, Kings face Pelicans

The Sacramento Kings must defeat the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday to stay in the NBA Playoff race. If not, the Play-In awaits.
15 days ago
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 20: Domantas Sabonis #10 and Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrate ag...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Amick: Malik Monk-less Kings are searching for an identity

Sam Amick joined Dave & Jason to explain why the Malik Monk-less Sacramento Kings have struggled down the season's final stretch.
15 days ago
Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball against the Dallas Mavericks in the second hal...
Amiliano Fragoso

Senior NBA Insider believes Sacramento has ‘decent shot’ to keep Malik Monk

Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto joined the Drive Guys Wednesday to discuss Malik Monk's upcoming free agency and what that means.
15 days ago
Ben McLemore #23 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after hitting a basket against the Atlanta Hawks at...
Joseph Jarosz

Former Sacramento Kings 1st round pick Ben McLemore accused of first-degree rape

Former Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore has been accused of first-degree rape and multiple sex crimes.
15 days ago
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a shot ahead of Domantas Saboni...
Joseph Jarosz

Domantas Sabonis double-double streak ends at 61 games

The final buzz at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City signified the end of the Domantas Sabonis double-double streak.
16 days ago
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Sacramento Kings shoots over Norman P...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Do the Sacramento Kings rely on three-point shooting too much?

The Sacramento Kings attempted 58 three-pointers during Tuesday's loss in OKC (most in franchise history). Should they change their approach?
16 days ago
Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a shot while being defended by Alex Len #25...
Sactown Sports Staff

Sacramento Kings standings: Can the team move out of the eighth seed?

If the Sacramento Kings had won Tuesday night, they would have gotten a lot of help to improve their standings position.
16 days ago
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 9: Keon Ellis #23 of the Sacramento Kings protects the ball from Sh...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Thunder-struck: Kings surrender 20-point lead in loss to OKC

The Sacramento Kings watched another 20-point lead slip through their fingers on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
16 days ago
Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards dribbles past Kessler Edwards #17 of the Sacramento Kings ...
Brenden Nunes

Three losses that harmed the Sacramento Kings playoff seeding

Often, NBA team's playoff seeding is decided by a slim margin. Unfortunately, the Sacramento Kings have some harmful losses this season.
17 days ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns is all smiles as fans call for Isaiah Thomas #4 to enter the g...
Arizona Sports

Isaiah Thomas to remain with Suns for remainder of season, report says

The Phoenix Suns plan on signing point guard Isaiah Thomas for the remainder of the season after his second 10-day contract.
17 days ago
Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Gold...
Brenden Nunes

Domantas Sabonis reflects on his career via The Woj Pod

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis reflected back to moments in his career while joining The Woj Pod this week.
17 days ago
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - FEBRUARY 11: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings goes up for a s...
Frankie Cartoscelli

Preview: Kings begin critical final week with showdown vs. Thunder

The Sacramento Kings will open up the final week of the regular season against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the the Oklahoma City Thunder.
17 days ago
Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors defends against LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles...
Field Level Media

Lakers, Warriors face off with play-in implications on the line

With one order of business now out of the way, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will give one last shot at simplifying their path forward.
17 days ago
Assistant coach Lindsey Harding of the Sacramento Kings looks on before the game against the Portla...
Brenden Nunes

Report: Charlotte to interview Lindsey Harding for head coach opening

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Charlotte Hornets have been granted permission to interview Lindsey Harding for their opening.
17 days ago
Colby Jones #20 of the Sacramento King dribbles the ball up court in the fourth quarter against the...
Brenden Nunes

Colby Jones could add to Sacramento’s injury-riddled rotation

With injuries piling up, the Sacramento Kings gave rookie Colby Jones an opportunity recently and he's made the most of it so far.
17 days ago
Sacramento Kings Assistant Coach for Player Development Lindsey Harding passes the ball during the ...
Brenden Nunes

Stockton Kings season comes to an end against familiar face in Conference Finals

After securing the first seed in the regular season, the Stockton Kings playoffs ended Sunday night, but it was a successful year.
18 days ago