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Siakam, Raptors beat Kings to end 3-game skid: SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his season-high 32 points in the first half and the Toronto ...
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Siakam, bench and team defence all back in order in Raptors win over Kings: Raptors coach Nick Nurse called on his bench. He called on Pascal Siakam and he ...
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Bench under the gun as Raps try to snap out of funk: Mired in a seven-game funk, Nick Nurse’s answer is a simple one: play harder.
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Siakam steps up as Raptors snap skid with win over Kings: After a rough outing in Utah on Thursday, Pascal Siakam delivered a much-needed strong performance for ...
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Siakam, Raptors beat Kings to end 3-game skid: SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 18 of his season-high 32 points in the first half and the Toronto ...
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Siakam, bench and team defence all back in order in Raptors win over Kings: Raptors coach Nick Nurse called on his bench. He called on Pascal Siakam and he ...
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Bench under the gun as Raps try to snap out of funk: Mired in a seven-game funk, Nick Nurse’s answer is a simple one: play harder.
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Raptors' Precious Achiuwa returns to lineup vs. Kings: Precious Achiuwa will make his return to the lineup for the Toronto Raptors in Friday's game ...
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Will the Sacramento Kings Make a Trade After Plateauing?: The bar has been raised in Sacramento. Will this version of the Kings be able to reach it? Or will ...
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Quick Glance: Potential Trade Moves for Sacramento Kings Post Stagnation
- After a promising season, the Kings' playoff debut ended after just one season. Despite similar performance to the previous year, altered expectations led to disappointment. The Kings find themselves stuck in the NBA's Maddening Middle, where progress is painstaking, exhilaration fleeting.
- The Kings have a solid foundation with emerging players like Fox, Sabonis, and Murray. Despite missing the play-in, the core for a strong playoff team is in place. The challenge now lies in making the leap from good to great, meeting high expectations, and navigating the competitive Western Conference.
- Despite a promising season, the Kings were not as dominant as before. Improvements in defense and offensive challenges shaped their course. Sacramento needs patience and strategic decisions to thrive in the tough Western Conference, make the next step, and stay competitive.
Lifetime Ban Sends Strong Message to ‘Stupid’ Would-Be NBA Gamblers: Coach: Commissioner Adam Silver sent a message to would-be NBA gamblers with his harsh ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
- Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.
- The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.
- NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.
- Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
A Kings team of Fox, Sabonis and a bunch of maybes will never challenge NBA elite | Opinion
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Courtside at Warriors-Kings, and why this rivalry rematch was more than a Play-In game
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Quick Glance: Kings-Warriors: Coach Kerr Endorses NBA Play-In
- Coach Steve Kerr supports the NBA play-in tournament for adding excitement to the season.
- The play-in format provided a lifeline for the Kings and Warriors, who wouldn't have made the playoffs in the old system.
- The Kings face challenges due to injuries to key players, while Coach Brown praises the Warriors' core players.
- Brown highlights the impact of Chris Paul and his greatness in the NBA.
Pacers’ Pascal Siakam proves too much for Bucks: ‘He just doesn’t get rattled’: Siakam isn't the most vocal player on the Pacers. In Game 2 against the Bucks ...
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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk finishes second for NBA Sixth Man of the Year award
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Nets plan to hire Kings’ Jordi Fernández as coach: Sources: Fernandez, 41, is considered one of the brightest assistant coaches in the NBA.
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Quick Glance: Top Assistant Coach Jordi Fernández Set to Lead Nets: Insiders
- Regarded as one of the most talented assistant coaches in the NBA, Jordi Fernández, 41, is set to take on the role of head coach.
- Insiders confirmed on Monday that the Nets are in the process of hiring associate head coach Jordi Fernández as their new head coach.
- Following the departure of Jacque Vaughn on Feb. 19, Nets' management, Sean Marks and Joe Tsai, initiated a thorough coaching search, conducting interviews with a wide range of candidates.
- In addition to Fernández, championship coach Mike Budenholzer and associate head coach Kevin Young emerged as finalists for the position, according to previous reports by The Athletic.
Kurtenbach: The Warriors’ dynasty is over. It ended in embarrassment: Yes, everything is on the table for the Warriors this offseason. And that's because ...
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I love Sacramento but bringing the Oakland Athletics here seems wrong and beneath us | Opinion
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Quick Glance: Bringing Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is Wrong | Opinion
- Sports radio personality David Weiglein, known as 'Carmichael Dave', opposes the temporary relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento by Kings owner Vivek Ranadive.
- Weiglein argues that bringing the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is wrong due to owner John Fisher being considered one of the worst in sports and advocates for the A's to remain in Oakland.
- He cautions that Sacramento would receive a bad reputation as game attendance might dwindle after the initial novelty wears off, leaving loyal fans feeling duped.
- Weiglein draws a parallel to the heroic story of saving the Sacramento Kings from moving to Seattle, emphasizing his refusal to engage with an owner like Fisher.
Why the Warriors, Bulls, Hawks and Kings face tough choices after Play-In Tournament exits
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Young Pacers get early wake-up call from veteran Bucks in Game 1: "We just gotta be a lot better for 48 minutes, not just 24," Rick Carlisle said ...
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How Keegan Murray’s offseason training with De’Aaron Fox propelled Kings past Warriors in Play-In
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NBA sets regular-season attendance records for 2023-24: The league set all-time highs in total and average attendance, in the percentage of capacity teams sold ...
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All Western Conference Playoff Scenarios Entering Final Day Of Regular Season
Kawhi Leonard Out For Game 1 Against Mavericks
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Quick Glance: Exciting Decisions in NBA Playoffs and Tournament
- The playoff seedings in the Eastern and Western Conferences will be fiercely contested until the end of the regular season.
- Key playoff and Play-In scenarios for the Heat, 76ers, Lakers, Suns, Kings, and Warriors.
- The Kings' collapse against the Suns alters the West Play-In picture.
- The Cavaliers secure homecourt advantage as the Timberwolves and Thunder battle for positions.
Quick Glance: Rudy Gobert Fined $100K for Inappropriate Gestures Toward Refs
- Following Rudy Gobert's money gesture towards the referees in the fourth quarter and his public criticism of the officiating, the NBA imposed a $100,000 fine on the Minnesota Timberwolves center.
- Gobert's actions on the court may have had more significant consequences than just the monetary penalty. His technical foul allowed Cavaliers guard Darius Garland to sink a crucial free throw, tying the score and leading the game into overtime.
De’Aaron Fox on Malik Monk’s uncertain future with Sacramento Kings: ‘This is a business’
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I love Sacramento but bringing the Oakland Athletics here seems wrong and beneath us | Opinion
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Knicks clinch No. 2 seed in overtime thriller: The NBA postseason is set after a final day of the season that saw many seeds change.
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Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr. Shares How He's Processing Brothers' NBA Ban, Prison Sentence
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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson ruled out for play-in game vs. Sacramento Kings
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Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
From @TheAthletic: Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has received a lifetime ban from the NBA for violating its gaming rules, the league announced.
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Should we have a green beam for the Sacramento A’s? Let’s light it up | Opinion
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Warriors-Kings have history, from Steph Curry dropping 50 to The Stomp: The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings bring plenty of compelling history into ...
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How an undrafted player helped Kings transform their defense into one of the NBA’s best
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Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans win play-in games to claim final two spots in NBA playoffs
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Here are 10 things you might not know about the Sacramento Kings’ purple victory beam
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Hornets granted permission to interview Lindsey Harding for head-coaching job: Source
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Quick Glance: Charlotte Hornets Interview Lindsey Harding for Head Coaching Role: Insider
- The Charlotte Hornets have been given the green light to engage with Lindsey Harding, the coach of the G League’s Stockton Kings, for the head coaching position in Charlotte, as confirmed by a league insider on Monday.
- If selected, Harding would make history as the first woman to lead an NBA team as head coach. Recently, Harding was honored as the NBA G League Coach of the Year for guiding the Stockton Kings to an impressive season record of 24-10.
- At 39 years old, Harding was the top pick by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2007 WNBA Draft. She made headlines last year as the sole female head coach in the NBA or G League, debuting against the Santa Cruz Warriors in November 2023.
- Despite the scarcity of women in NBA coaching roles, an increasing number are excelling as player development coaches or serving as second or third assistants.
NBA schedule today: How to watch, predictions for play-in tournament games on April 19
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Kings-Pelicans Play-In preview: Zion’s absence, Brandon Ingram’s impact and more: The Kings are slight favorites with Zion Williamson out, but the Pelicans are ...
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Minnesota star Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to return from injury in one of the Timberwolves' fina
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Sacramento Kings offseason: Is Malik Monk leaving? Salary cap, free agency and NBA draft
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Brandon Ingram has carried the Pelicans before without Zion Williamson. Can he do it again?
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The NBA Playoffs are here - how the play-in tournament is shaping up. Plus, the WNBA already looks different.
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Oops, they did it again: NBA admits officials blew two big calls in Kings’ loss to Thunder
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NBA legend Chris Webber reveals what the Sacramento Kings mean to him in new memoir
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Offseason task for Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy: Fix the faults: Mike Dunleavy was blunt in assessing this year’s Warriors: “We’ve got to get a lot better ...
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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk named as finalist for NBA Sixth Man of the Year award
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NBA roundup: Warriors' win, Kings' loss tightens play-in race: Stephen Curry recorded 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to help the Golden State ...
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‘Still together, win or lose’: Kings fans experience highs and lows at DoCo as season ends
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The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
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Warriors lose another home game, give away their clearest shot at the eighth seed
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Inside the Bucks-Pacers series: What the analytics say about the 3 vs. 6 playoff matchup
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder storms back to beat Kings after trailing by 20
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Jontay Porter risks permanent ban if gambling allegations are true
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NBA playoffs seeding, Play-In Tournament and live updates: Schedule, standings and latest news
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Quick Glance: Nuggets' Path to No. 1 and Mavericks' Playoff Surge
- Nuggets defeat Wolves to reclaim top spot in the West. Coach Malone sends a strong message against Minnesota.
- Suns and Mavs enhance playoff standings. Mavs dominate with 16 wins in last 18 games.
- Rookie Chet Holmgren shines for Thunder. Preview of award season and the top contenders in various categories.
- Mavericks emerge as a strong playoff contender with impressive win streaks and improved performances in offense and defense.
How much are tickets to Kings vs Warriors game? Prices for Sacramento’s play-in game
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How does the NBA monitor suspicious betting activity? Explaining the process and who’s involved
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A week in the life of an NBA player: Candle-making, mentoring and family time: Eric Koreen provides an inside look of what it's like being an NBA veteran by ...
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NBA admits officials missed critical call in Kings’ heartbreaking loss to Boston Celtics
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Quick Glance: NBA: Celtics Beat Kings' Late Surge
- Led by Payton Pritchard, the Boston Celtics defeated the Sacramento Kings 101-100, with a strong performance from Kristaps Porzingis.
- Fox scored 40 points for the Kings but couldn't prevent the Celtics from securing the win in the final seconds.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized the importance of team chemistry by resting starters and allowing reserves to shine during critical moments.
- As the Kings aim to avoid the play-in tournament and the Celtics continue their dominant streak, both teams are gearing up for the challenges ahead in the NBA.
Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis: Listen to this episode from The Woj Pod on Spotify. The Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis joins The Woj Pod to discuss ...
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What we learned from Darko Rajaković’s rookie season with Raptors: Eric Koreen looks at the first Raptors season under head coach Darko Rajaković and what we've ...
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Toughest possible punishment: NBA bans Raptors pro Porter for life: He doesn't have a big name in the NBA yet - and he can't earn one now: The NBA slaps Jontay ...
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Playoff watch: Kings, Suns, Lakers and Warriors fighting for play-in position: Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers ...
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Darko Rajakovic held Raptors ship steady during stormy season: Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has ambitious off-season plans. After this season ...
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Why Toronto Raptors fans still love Vince Carter, all these years later: What is it about Vince Carter that still makes us care? With the announcement Carter is ...
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Which Sacramento Kings player has a similar personality to you? Take this quick quiz
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It’s official: Oakland A’s to play three seasons in West Sacramento, Kings ownership announces
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Raptors finding reasons to be optimistic about future despite disappointing season
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Trail Blazers’ draft lottery chances receive a boost: The Blazers have a 13.3% chance to receive the No. 1 pick after finishing the season with the worst record ...
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Sacramento Kings blast Brooklyn Nets to stay in hunt for No. 6 seed in Western Conference
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NBA: Nets name Spaniard Jordi Fernandez as new head coach: Jordi Fernandez, who guided Canada to a bronze medal in last year's World Cup ...
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NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 3 and 4: All-Star point guards, 4 Celtics and some Thunder
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Banned for Life: The New Scandal in Sports Gambling Won’t Be the Last: The NBA exiles a player for violating its rules on gaming. It’s hard to see this as the ...
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Breaking down NBA’s wild West playoff race as Kings enter final week with four games to go
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Toronto Raptors center: NBA player Jontay Porter banned for life for betting fraud
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Masai Ujiri putting trust in Scottie Barnes to fuel Raptors' turnaround: The one theme Masai Ujiri kept returning to at his year-end media conference is that he ...
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As Raptors end home schedule, who is to blame for miserable season?: Who should be booed if the Raptors fans were of the mind? Who is to blame for 25-54 record ...
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Jusuf Nurkic Roasted Draymond Green, Warriors With Savage Tweet After Their Loss to Kings
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Quickley is Raptors' point guard of the future, but who will back him up?: One of the positives from this dreadful Raptors season has been the addition of ...
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The NBA Playoffs are here - how the play-in tournament is shaping up. Plus, the WNBA already looks...
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McCollum, Williamson score 31 apiece, Pelicans complete five-game sweep of Kings with 135-123 win
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‘I don’t know why we can’t get a call by an NBA official down the stretch’: Mike Brown on controversial Kings vs. Suns ending
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Why rookie guard Colby Jones could be the next player to step up for Sacramento Kings
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How Gradey Dick and the Raptors rescued his rookie season
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Nick Wright Roasts Warriors Fans For Blaming Steve Kerr After Loss to Kings: The Fox Sports analyst had a lot of fun schooling Golden State fans on Wednesday.
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Raptors' win streak something to build on entering off-season: A two-game winning streak at this stage of the season can only be acknowledged so much ...
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