Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images The Kings have secured home court and their first playoff berth in almost two decades. As former Sacramento Kings guard Vince Carter once said... It’s over. The inevitable has finally happened, and the longest active playoff drought in American sports – one that spanned four presidencies and eight Fast and Furious films — has … [Read more...] about Light the beam: The Kings’ playoff drought is officially over
De’Aaron Fox’s star has finally ascended for Kings
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Fox has gone from borderline All-Star choice to should-be All-NBA player over the course of this season As De’Aaron Fox slowly and confidently strolled up the court, he dribbled once behind his back, once between his legs, took a hesitation dribble and rose up from behind the arc as a second Chicago Bulls player approached. As Fox … [Read more...] about De’Aaron Fox’s star has finally ascended for Kings
Kings make it seven straight road wins with 132-118 defeat over Wizards
Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images Sacramento making a surge for the No. 1 seed in the West The Sacramento Kings continued their dominant stretch of basketball since the All-Star break with a win on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, beating them 132-118. They are now 11-2 since the break and are only 3.5 games behind the Denver Nuggets for the top seed … [Read more...] about Kings make it seven straight road wins with 132-118 defeat over Wizards
Three takeaways from Kings 101-96 win over Nets
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Sacramento clinched a winning season for the first time since 2006. The Sacramento Kings cemented a winning season on Thursday with a 101-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets. It wasn’t Sacramento's prettiest win of the season, but luckily they all count the same. Thursday game was a slog offensively for both teams, but in the … [Read more...] about Three takeaways from Kings 101-96 win over Nets
Three takeaways from the Kings’ 40th win of the season
Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images The Kings officially have more wins than in any year since 2006. With 15 games left in the season, the Sacramento Kings have eclipsed their highest win total since the 2005-06 season. The Kings accomplished this feat with an impressive 128-119 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Phoenix was without Kevin Durant, but … [Read more...] about Three takeaways from the Kings’ 40th win of the season
The beam goes national in Kings 122-117 defeat of Knicks
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Kings able to remain undefeated on national TV Last night was the second time this season the country was able to witness the greatness that is the Sacramento Kings on TNT. After getting flexed onto the national scene the other week, the Kings took on maybe the hottest team in the league in the New York Knicks — won nine of … [Read more...] about The beam goes national in Kings 122-117 defeat of Knicks
Davion Mitchell brings the defense as Kings route Pelicans 123-108
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports No Fox, no problem. The Sacramento Kings looked to bounce back against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night after falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Unfortunately, this evening the Kings will be without their first time All-Star De'Aaron Fox as he had to sit due to a hamstring injury. In his place Davion Mitchell slide … [Read more...] about Davion Mitchell brings the defense as Kings route Pelicans 123-108
Three takeaways from Kings 138-134 loss to Timberwolves
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images A tough loss for the Kings The Sacramento Kings saw their five-game post-All-Star break winning streak end on Saturday in a 138-134 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota went up by 16 in the third quarter and Sacramento did a good job of rallying to get the game back close, but ultimately, poor defense and some timely … [Read more...] about Three takeaways from Kings 138-134 loss to Timberwolves
De’Aaron Fox scores 33 points to lead Kings past Clippers 128-127
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Kings are closing in on the Memphis Grizzlies in the standings. The Sacramento Kings returned home refreshed after a three-day layoff to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers. This was an intriguing game to pay attention to, as heading into the evening the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds in the Western Conference (Denver Nuggets and Memphis … [Read more...] about De’Aaron Fox scores 33 points to lead Kings past Clippers 128-127