Sactown Royalty

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images An NBA offseason tradition has continued this offseason in Sacramento. Offseason muscle watch for players in the NBA is something that has become increasingly prevalent. Modern NBA training regimens and advanced focus on functional strength have made the weight gains a storyline at most NBA training camps this time of year. Both … [Read more...] about The Sacramento Kings’ backcourt has bulked up this offseason

Holmes returns to bring his defensive edge to a starving Kings roster. Undoubtedly the biggest free agency move for the Sacramento Kings front office this summer was the retention of center Richaun Holmes on a four-year, $55 million contract. Holmes had an opportunity to bloom in Sacramento, making his way from the #TrustTheProcess Sixers in 2015, to the G League, to the … [Read more...] about Best-case/Worst-case: Richaun Holmes

Getty Images On this day in 2005 the Monarchs staked their claim as victors in basketball lore. As one of the twelve inaugural WNBA teams, the Sacramento Monarchs are highly considered to be the last great frontier that the 916 ever witnessed. With the Hall of Fame enshrinement of Monarchs legend Yolanda Griffith earlier this month, it’s hard to believe that it’s been … [Read more...] about Remembering the Reign: Sacramento Monarchs win WNBA championship 16 years ago today

Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images The Kings almost took a gamble on Michael Porter Jr. During an appearance on “The Old Man and the Three with JJ Redick and Tommy Alter,” Michael Porter Jr. dropped some info on the 2018 NBA Draft process and why he thought he might end up in Sacramento. Prior to his lone college season at Missouri, Porter Jr. was … [Read more...] about Michael Porter Jr. says Kings showed interest in him ahead of 2018 NBA Draft

NBAE via Getty Images Can the two-way contracted wing bring his Summer League success to the regular season? Louis King shined in the Summer League tournament, averaging 13.5 points and 5 rebounds while shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc. In the championship game vs. the Boston Celtics, King tallied 21 points and 5 steals, earning him the MVP award for the game. In May, … [Read more...] about Best-case/Worst-case: Louis King