Buddy Hield, Dario Saric Named Rookies of the Month

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Dario Saric and the Sacramento Kings’ Buddy Hield today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in March. Source: NBA.com

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Who Needs a Change of Scenery?

Which Western Conference players need a change in scenery? Shane Rhodes breaks it down.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
DeMarcus Cousins Calls Game Vs Former Team ‘Weird’

DeMarcus Cousins said he didn’t want to make Friday night’s game about him, even if the opponent was the same team he suited up for in the first 470 games of his NBA career. But there were indeed moments that reminded him of the disconnect between his past with the Sacramento Kings and his new […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Front Office Shake Ups Coming

With the NBA season coming to an end, so too may the tenure of several NBA front office personnel.

Alan Draper  •  09 Oct 2023
Sources: Kings Mulling Changes, May Engage Hinkie

League sources tell Zach Lowe and Marc Stein of ESPN that the Kings have received permission to speak to former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie. League sources say Kings have interest in bringing Hinkie into their front office. Neither exact role nor Hinkie’s interest level yet known — Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) March 27, 2017 Per sources to […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings Take Cautious Route in Shutting Down Richardson

It’s better to be safe than sorry. The Sacramento Kings have chosen the cautious approach to one of their young players. CSN California has confirmed that the team is shutting down rookie Malachi Richardson for the remainder of the season. Richardson, 21, suffered a partial tear of the right hamstring on February 15 and was […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Understanding the New CBA in 30 Minutes

Eric Pincus lays out some of the basics of the new CBA set to take effect next season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Aug 2022
Matt Barnes on Facing Former Team Kings: ‘Trying to Kill Them’

Golden State Warriors forward Matt Barnes has a candid message for his former team, the Sacramento Kings. “I’m trying to kill them,” Barnes told reporters Thursday. “Plain and simple. Things didn’t go well there.” Barnes’ new team will play host to his former squad Friday. The Sacramento-area native was released by the Kings last month […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch

The Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown is making a late run for the Rookie of the Year Award.

Alan Draper  •  16 Oct 2023