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• NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, draft buzz, Heat, Terry Rozier

Kings The Kings should have Keegan Murray back on track by the fall. Murray recently underwent a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure on his left ankle to remove loose bodies, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat. The expected recovery timeline is six to eight weeks, which puts him in line to be ready for […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, draft buzz, Heat, Terry Rozier a...2026
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• Keegan Murray Undergoes Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery

Kings forward Keegan Murray underwent a “minimally invasive” arthroscopic procedure on Tuesday in order to remove loose bodies from his left ankle, a league source tells James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). According to Ham, the surgery requires a recovery period of six-to-eight weeks. That timeline suggests Murray should recover in plenty of […]...2026
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• Drew Eubanks To Undergo Thumb Surgery
Drew Eubanks has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left thumb and will undergo surgery to repair it, the Kings announced, per Locked On Kings’ James Ham (Twitter link). Eubanks has appeared in 42 games for Sacramento this season, including 11 starts. He is averaging 5.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in […]...2026
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• Kings’ Drew Eubanks To Undergo Thumb Surgery After Torn UCL

The Kings will be without center Drew Eubanks for a while. Eubanks has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left thumb and will undergo surgery to repair it, the team announced. The update was first noted by James Ham of Locked On Kings. The injury occurred during Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets. Eubanks […] The post Kings’ Drew Eubanks To Undergo Thumb Surgery After Torn UCL appeared first...2026
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• Keegan Murray (Ankle Sprain) Out At Least Two More Weeks

While Keegan Murray is making progress in his recovery from a left ankle sprain, he’ll be out at least two more weeks, which is the next time he’ll be reevaluated, the Kings announced in a press release (Twitter link via James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com). After appearing in 80, 77, and 76 regular season games over […]...2026
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• Keegan Murray (Ankle Sprain) To Be Reevaluated In Two Weeks

Kings forward Keegan Murray has been diagnosed with a mild left ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via James Ham of The Kings Beat). While it’s a little unusual to see a team refer to an injury as “mild” and then say a […]...2026
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• Keegan Murray Undergoes Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
2026

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• Drew Eubanks To Undergo Thumb Surgery
2026

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• Kings’ Drew Eubanks To Undergo Thumb Surgery After Torn UCL
2026

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• Keegan Murray (Ankle Sprain) To Be Reevaluated In Two Weeks
2026

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• Keegan Murray Expected To Miss At Least 3-4 Weeks
An injury-plagued season for Keegan Murray will continue, as the Kings forward has been diagnosed with a moderate sprain after undergoing an MRI on his injured left ankle, reports James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). According to Ham, Murray will be reevaluated in approximately three or four weeks. The Kings have formally confirmed […]...2026
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• Injury Notes: LaVine, D. Jones, T. Young, J. Smith, C. White
After missing nine games with a left ankle sprain, Kings wing Zach LaVine will return to action on Sunday against Milwaukee, tweets James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com. Rookie center Maxime Raynaud will also be active after having an injury scare in Friday’s loss to Phoenix. LaVine is reportedly one of several players the Bucks are monitoring […]...2026
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• Injury Notes: Sabonis, Porzingis, Nembhard, Moody, M. Wagner
Kings star Domantas Sabonis will make his season debut in Friday’s home opener against Utah, as James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com relays (via Twitter). Sabonis sustained a right hamstring injury during a preseason contest on October 15. Sacramento subsequently referred to the ailment as a Grade 1 strain and said he’d be reevaluated in a week, […]...2025
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• Pacific Notes: Kings, Butler, Warriors, Clippers, K. Brown
Keegan Murray‘s thumb injury creates a difficult lineup decision for the Kings, who don’t have much reliable depth behind the former No. 4 overall pick at power forward, writes James Ham of The Kings Beat. “It’s tough because Keegan has size, strength, athleticism and he shoots 40 percent [from 3-point range], I think everyone is […]...2025
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• Kings’ LaRavia Out At Least 7-10 Days With Thumb Injury
Kings forward Jake LaRavia underwent imaging on his injured left thumb and has been diagnosed with a bone contusion, the team announced today (Twitter link via James Ham of The Kings Beat). LaRavia’s injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s loss to Oklahoma City when he took a hard fall under the basket (Twitter […]...2025
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• Pacific Notes: Len, Hood-Schifino, Tucker, Harden
Kings reserve center Alex Len has been diagnosed with a moderate high right ankle sprain, James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com relays (Twitter link). Len underwent an MRI after suffering the injury against Cleveland on Monday. He was ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers and the club will provide further updates when appropriate. We have […]...2023
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2026
"After missing nine games with a left ankle sprain, Kings wing Zach LaVine will return to action on Sunday against Milwaukee, tweets James Ham of TheKingsBeat."

2025
"According to NBA insider James Ham, De’Aaron Fox wants the Sacramento Kings to trade him to the San Antonio Spurs."

2024
"The Kings intend to waive Juan Toscano-Anderson prior to Sunday’s salary guarantee deadline, reports James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link)."

2023
"com/Q1uoQYjjvp— James Ham (@James_HamNBA) April 23, 2023 Green didn’t shy away from the fact that the Warriors wanted Barnes to take the game-winner in his post-game press conference."

2022
"According a report from Kings insider James Ham for ESPN 1320, there’s growing animosity between the front […] The post RUMOR: The reason Donte DiVincenzo, Kings relationship is now ‘broken’ appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2021
"In fact according to James Ham […] The post Tyrese Haliburton’s big change will hype up Kings fans appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"Fox lashed out on the media coverage of the Kings ahead of the NBA restart, noting that the team has already been counted out despite being part of a three-way tie for the ninth seed in the Western Conference (via James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area): […] The post De’Aaron Fox slams media coverage of Kings, playoff chances appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2019
"7 trade deadline fast approaches, this means the team is positioned to be a major player in the trade market, if they so choose, writes James Ham of NBC Sports California."

2018
"The Kings will shut down rookie center Harry Giles for the rest of the season, according to James Ham of NBC Sports California, who reports that Giles won’t make his NBA debut in 2017-18."

2017
"com's James Ham, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins "intends to sign a massive, max-money extension, estimated at roughly $207 million" once free agency opens July 1."

2016
"Matt Barnes is headed to the Sacramento Kings for $12 million over two years, according to James Ham."

2015
"But DeMarcus Cousins doesn't want to hear it, per Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham: He offered this as well, via The Sacramento Bee's Jason Jones: Man, Cousins really is all grown up."

2014
"The Kings reveal Cousins is out for tonight's matchup against the Suns:James Ham of NBA."

• NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, draft buzz, Heat, Terry Rozier
2026

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• Kings Convert Dylan Cardwell To Four-Year Standard Deal
The Kings have officially promoted Dylan Cardwell from his two-way contract to a multiyear standard deal, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via James Ham of The Kings Beat). Cardwell’s new deal covers four seasons and the first two are fully guaranteed, agent Corey Marcum tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). […]...2026
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• Report: Kings’ Zach LaVine would ‘love to move on from Sacramento’

It appears Zach LaVine would be OK with not being a King for a day. Or anytime after the February 5 trade deadline. According to James Ham of Locked On Kings, LaVine would “absolutely love to move on from Sacramento,” though his maximum-salary contract remains a significant roadblock to any real movement. There was some […] The post Report: Kings’ Zach LaVine would ‘love to move ...2026
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• Kings Rumors: Ellis, Poeltl, Kuminga, DeRozan, LaVine
A “ton” of teams have called the Kings to inquire about Keon Ellis, according to James Ham of Locked On Kings (YouTube link), who identifies the Timberwolves, Pacers, Celtics, and Knicks as a few of the clubs his sources suggest are worth monitoring as suitors for the fourth-year guard. “From what I have heard, (they) […]...2026
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• Kings Sign, Waive Dexter Dennis
October 9: Dennis has been waived, the Kings announced (Twitter link via James Ham of The Kings Beat). As noted below, he’ll likely be headed back to Stockton this season. September 28: The Kings have signed free agent shooting guard Dexter Dennis to a non-guaranteed contract, per Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (Twitter link). […]...2025
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• Kings To Sign Daniel Batcho To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Kings plan to sign forward Daniel Batcho to an Exhibit 10 contract with the intent of having him join their NBA G League team in Stockton, James Ham of The Kings Beat reports (Twitter links). Adding Batcho to the camp roster would give Sacramento 21 players, the league maximum. Batcho, who attended Louisiana Tech, […]...2025
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• Doug McDermott Re-Signs With Kings on One-Year Deal

Veteran NBA forward Doug McDermott is returning to the Sacramento Kings for another run. McDermott has agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.6 million, agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The contract represents the veteran minimum for a player with over 10 years of NBA service. James Ham of The Kings […] The post Doug McDermott Re-Signs With Kings on One-Year ...2025
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• Doug McDermott, Kings Agree To One-Year Contract

Veteran sharpshooter Doug McDermott is re-signing with the Kings on a one-year contract, agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, McDermott will earn $3.6MM in 2025/26, which is the veteran’s minimum for a player with 10-plus years of experience. James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com confirms the news […]...2025
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• Kings Pick Up Option On Keon Ellis’ Contract
The Kings are picking up their $2.3MM option on Keon Ellis‘ contract, James Ham of The Kings Beat tweets. The guard’s salary for next season won’t be fully guaranteed until January. If Sacramento had declined the option and instead given him a qualifying offer of approximately $2.9MM, Ellis would have been a restricted free agent. […]...2025
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• Kings To Sign Isaac Nogues To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Kings are signing Isaac Nogues, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who says the Spanish guard will have a chance to compete for a two-way spot. James Ham of The Kings Beat confirms (via Twitter) that Nogues, who went undrafted tonight, will be inking a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal with […]...2025
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• Drew Eubanks To Undergo Thumb Surgery
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• The Warriors knew Harrison Barnes would miss because they’ve ‘seen that movie’ before
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images The Warriors got just what they wanted at the end of Game 4 against the Kings. Harrison Barnes had a chance to crush the dynasty that spurned him when he caught a pass on the left wing from De’Aaron Fox and attempted the go-ahead three-pointer at the buzzer in Game 4 of the epic first round round series between the Sacramento Kings and Golden Stat...2023
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• Kings Not Looking To Trade Harrison Barnes

The Sacramento Kings are currently not involved in any trade talks regarding Harrison Barnes, sources told James Ham of ESPN 1320. Barnes is currently averaging 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 31.2 minutes this year. The Kings are 9-6 on the season, and lead the league by averaging 120.3 points per game....2022
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• De'Aaron Fox To Join Klutch Sports

De'Aaron Fox is set to join Klutch Sports, reported Damien Barling and James Ham of ESPN 1320. Fox was previously with Chris Gaston and the Family First Sports Firm. Fox, who signed a five-year, $163 million extension with the Kings in 2020, is averaging 25.5 points and 6.0 assists this season....2022
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• Richaun Holmes Out 2-3 Weeks With Shoulder Injury
The Sacramento Kings will be without breakout center Richaun Holmes for a period of two-to-three weeks, James Ham of NBC Sports reports. The 26-year-old has already missed two games with a shoulder injury. The results of an MRI, which were revealed Sunday, showed an issue in the shoulder joint of his right arm. The club […] The post Richaun Holmes Out 2-3 Weeks With Shoulder Injury appeared ...2020
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• Marvin Bagley III ready to return for Kings
Marvin Bagley III is ready to return to action for the Kings, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, who writes that the big man is listed as probable for Sacramento’s Wednesday night game vs. Oklahoma City. Bagley, the No. 2 pick in the 2018 draft, has been sidelined since opening night as a result of a broken right thumb suffered in the Kings’ first game of the season. The club initi...2019
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• Kings reportedly interested in Jabari Parker
After adding big man Marvin Bagley III in the 2018 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings are not done looking at frontcourt help.According to James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area, Sacramento is showing early interest in Milwaukee Bucks restricted free agent Jabari Parker.“NBC Sports California has confirmed that Sacramento is interested in Parker, but the money has to be right,” Ham reported. “It will be a ...2018
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• Omri Casspi Injury: Updates on Kings Forward's Calf and Return
2017

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• How DeMarcus Cousins and Sacramento Kings Can Renew Their Vows and Make It Work
2017

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• Rudy Gay Injury: Kings Star Out vs. Timberwolves with Injured Hip
2016

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• Kings interested in Jabari Parker, Mario Hezonja
The Kings are interested in signing restricted free agent Jabari Parker, though their level of interest depends on Parker’s asking price, James Ham of NBC Sports writes.Since coming into the league, Parker has torn the ACL in his left knee, once in 2014 and again in 2017. Ham notes that the Bucks may be preparing for life without Parker, someone who was once seen as a franchise cornerstone.Milwauk...2018
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• NBA Rumors: Latest on Kevin Durant Free Agency, Gordon Hayward Trade and More
2016

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• Sunday NBA Roundup: The Cleveland Cavaliers Are Finally Playing Nice Together
2016

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• Why Your Favorite NBA Team Won't Win the Title: March Edition
2016

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• Kings vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights and Reaction from 2015 Regular Season
2015

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• DeMarcus Cousins, George Karl Reportedly Had Altercation After Loss to Spurs
2015

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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: NBA DraftKings Strategy for April 3
2015

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• Cavaliers Officially Back Among East Elite and Other Thursday NBA Takeaways
2015

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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
2016

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• Cavaliers Officially Back Among East Elite and Other Thursday NBA Takeaways
2015

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• DeMarcus Cousins, George Karl Reportedly Had Altercation After Loss to Spurs
2015

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• Matt Barnes Reportedly to Sign with Kings: Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
2016

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• Ben McLemore Has Team Option Picked Up by Kings: Latest Details, Reaction
2015

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• Vlade Divac Named Kings GM, Peja Stojakovic's Front-Office Position Revealed
2015

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• Kings Reportedly Nix T-Shirt Promo After DeMarcus Cousins Found It Insensitive
2016

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• DeMarcus Cousins Says George Karl Made Decision to Suspend Kings Star
2016

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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: DraftKings Breakout DFS Rookies and Sleepers
2015

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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: NBA DraftKings Strategy for April 3
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best NBA DFS DraftKings Lineup for March 22
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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: DraftKings Optimum Lineup Picks for March 18
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• Pacific Notes: Kings, Butler, Warriors, Clippers, K. Brown
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• Kings Notes: Ellis, Huerter, Injuries, Jones, Brown, Murray, DeRozan
There’s no question that Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan, and Keegan Murray will be part of the Kings‘ starting lineup this fall, but the fifth member of that group has yet to be locked in, as James Ham of The Kings Beat and Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee write. Malik Monk, Kevin Huerter, […]...2024
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• Issues Arise in Sacramento for Kings Coach Mike Brown
King coach Mike Brown might be the next victim of the brutal coaching world of the NBA, according to one insider. Sacramento’s ownership group is reportedly unhappy with the former Warriors assistant after his team failed to make it to the playoffs, Kings beat reporter James Ham says. “Brown backed up year one with a […] The post Issues Arise in Sacramento for Kings Coach Mike Brown ap...2024
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• Report: Kings Ownership Unhappy With Coach Mike Brown

According to NBA insider James Ham, the Sacramento Kings ownership is unhappy with head coach Mike Brown. The Kings missed the playoffs this year after making it in 2023 for the first time since 2006. “Brown backed up year one with a 46-36 record in year two, but the Kings fell short of the playoffs, […] The post Report: Kings Ownership Unhappy With Coach Mike Brown appeare...2024
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• Kings Expected To Re-Sign Toscano-Anderson To 10-Day Deal
After they waive reserve wing Juan Toscano-Anderson, the Kings intend to ink him to a 10-day deal, sources inform James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento (Twitter link). Toscano-Anderson first joined Sacramento a month ago, though he never cracked the lineup, only playing 19 minutes of mop-up duty across eight games. He scored a total of […]...2024
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• Kings Sign Dane Goodwin, Jake Stephens To Exhibit 10 Deals
The Kings have signed undrafted free agents Dane Goodwin and Jake Stephens to training camp contracts, a source tells to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). The moves are official, per RealGM’s NBA transactions log. According to James Ham of ESPN 1320 and TheKingsBeat.com (Twitter link), who first reported Goodwin’s signing, the former Notre Dame […]...2023
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• Kings Sign James Akinjo To Training Camp Deal, Expected To Add Jeremy Lamb, Jaylen Nowell

The Sacramento Kings signed James Akinjo to a training camp deal, sources told Keith Smith of Spotrac. Akinjo appeared in 20 games last season for the Westchester Knicks. The Kings are also expected to add Jeremy Lamb and Jaylen Nowell ahead of training camp, according to James Ham of ESPN 1320....2023
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• Kings Expected To Sign Jaylen Nowell, Jeremy Lamb
The Kings are expected to add free agent wings Jaylen Nowell and Jeremy Lamb to their roster for training camp, a source tells James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). Nowell, 24, spent his first four NBA seasons with the Timberwolves after being selected with the No. 43 overall pick out of Washington in […]...2023
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• Pacific Notes: Queta, Noel, Ham, Reaves, Azubuike
A roster battle is on tap between Neemias Queta and Nerlens Noel during Kings training camp, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat. Sacramento now has essentially five options at center. Recently-signed Queta and Noel have partially guaranteed contracts and with starter Domantas Sabonis, Alex Len and small-ball center Trey Lyles also on the […]...2023
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• The Warriors knew Harrison Barnes would miss because they’ve ‘seen that movie’ before
2023

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• NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, draft buzz, Heat, Terry Rozier
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• The Warriors knew Harrison Barnes would miss because they’ve ‘seen that movie’ before
2023

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• Kings unlikely to trade Bogdan Bogdanovic
Bogdan Bogdanovic has been considered a potential trade target for contenders this winter, but the Kings are unlikely to move the third-year swingman, a league source tells James Ham of NBC Sports California. Bogdanovic, 27, has battled injuries this season but is still averaging a career-best 14.3 PPG to go along with 3.6 APG and a .376 three-point percentage. There has been speculation that the ...2020
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• Sacramento Kings Insider: Here's How 2016-17 Won't Be Another Total Flop
2016

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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on Russell Westbrook, Rudy Gay and More
2016

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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
2016

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• NBA Rumors: Latest on Kevin Durant Free Agency, Gordon Hayward Trade and More
2016

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• Trail Blazers vs Warriors: Game 5 Score, Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
2016

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• Rockets Officially Control Their Own Playoff Destiny and Monday NBA Takeaways
2016

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• Vlade Divac, Kings Agree on New Contract: Latest Comments and Reaction
2016

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