Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports This is what Drake meant when he said “I’m a rookie and a vet.” “I’m vaccinated, don’t worry,” Tyrese Haliburton said with a smile and laugh when meeting most reporters for the first time in-person at the Sacramento Kings’ media day on Monday. Entering his second year, Hali is not entirely new to the NBA landscape, though the … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton is entering this season as a self-proclaimed ‘Rookie 2.0’
Best-case/Worst-case: Damian Jones
Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Is Damian Jones doomed to be a reserve for the center-heavy Kings? After a highly-productive eight-game stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, Damian Jones earned a multi-year contract from the Sacramento Kings. Jones only played 17 games for the Kings in the 2020-21 season, but he averaged 20.1 minutes per game and even started four games. If … [Read more...] about Best-case/Worst-case: Damian Jones
Marvin Bagley says he’s ‘excited to get back on the court and have a healthy season’
Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images Bagley is motivated to win. After a tumultuous offseason chalked full of trade rumors and social media drama, Marvin Bagley III is back in Sacramento, gearing up for his fourth season with the Kings. Bagley spoke to media on Monday about where his head is at entering the 2021-22 season. Bagley had a really positive tone when … [Read more...] about Marvin Bagley says he’s ‘excited to get back on the court and have a healthy season’
Why defense is the key to De’Aaron Fox’s All-Star ascension
Fox says he knows knows he needs to be more consistent on defense this season. Coming off of the lowest-rated defensive season in Sacramento Kings history, the numbers don’t lie. Despite having a career year and a near All-Star berth, De’Aaron Fox was less than stellar on defense last season. When Fox was on the court last season, the Kings’ defensive rating (per 100 … [Read more...] about Why defense is the key to De’Aaron Fox’s All-Star ascension
Marvin Bagley says he’s been doing ‘some amazing stuff’ with Doug Christie
The fourth-year forward had high praises for the first-year assistant coach. Taking the podium today for the Sacramento Kings’ Media Day, both head coach Luke Walton and Marvin Bagley III agreed on one thing: the addition of Doug Christie to the coaching staff this summer was a much-needed one. Walton said that although turnover in his staff was “not ideal,” Christie’s impact … [Read more...] about Marvin Bagley says he’s been doing ‘some amazing stuff’ with Doug Christie