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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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• NBA Insider Boldly Predicts $73,890,000 Star As Heat’s Plan B if They Fail To Land Kevin Durant
NBA insider James Ham believes the Heat are still interested in DeMar DeRozan and will likely look to add him if Kevin Durant move fails....2025
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• Kings Hiring Mike Miller, Chris Darnell As Assistant Coaches
The Kings are adding veteran assistant coach Mike Miller to Doug Christie‘s staff, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). Sacramento is also hiring Chris Darnell as an assistant, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Miller spent over three decades as an assistant and head coach at the college level from […]...2025
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• Draft Notes: Lendeborg, Kings, Beringer, Knox, Mock
Former UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who reportedly has a lucrative offer on the table to transfer to Michigan if he opts to return to college, is among the prospects who will be working out for the Kings on Friday, as James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com relays (via Twitter). Lendeborg comes in at No. 26 on ESPN’s […]...2025
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• Kings, Head Coach Doug Christie Finalize Multiyear Deal

May 1: Christie has formally been announced as Sacramento’s permanent head coach, the Kings announced today in a press release (Twitter link via James Ham of ESPN 1320). “After careful consideration, I am excited to announce Doug Christie as the next head coach of the Sacramento Kings,” said GM Scott Perry. “I’ve known Doug a long […]...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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• Kings’ Matthew Dellavedova Undergoes Finger Surgery
Kings veteran Matthew Dellavedova underwent successful right index finger surgery, the team announced (Twitter link via James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com). The longtime reserve guard broke his finger last Wednesday against the Thunder. According to the Kings, Dellavedova will be out indefinitely as he begins the rehabilitation process, but he is expected to make a full […]...2023
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• Kings Notes: Dellavedova, Johnson, Huerter, Murray
Kings reserve guard Matthew Dellavedova has a fractured finger, James Ham of TheKingsBeat relays via a team update (Twitter link). He suffered a right index finger fracture during the fourth quarter against Portland on Wednesday. Treatment options are being mulled and there’s no timetable for his return. Dellavedova has appeared in 32 games off the […]...2023
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• Kings’ Kevin Huerter Suffers Hamstring Injury
Kings shooting guard Kevin Huerter sustained a right hamstring injury during Sacramento’s bout against the Nets on Thursday night, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). He has been ruled out for the rest of the game, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports (via Twitter). The Kings will conduct further imaging on the hamstring […]...2023
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• Marvin Bagley uncertain if he will return from foot injury this season
Marvin Bagley‘s status for the rest of the season remains uncertain as he recovers from a sprained left foot, writes James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area. The second-year forward has barely played since suffering the injury December 26, and the Kings announced last week that he will be re-examined after the All-Star break. Bagley was wearing a walking boot as he visited the team in the locker room fol...2020
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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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• 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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• De’Aaron Fox expected to return Tuesday for Kings
As the Kings continue to battle for a playoff spot, they’ll get a boost on Tuesday, according to James Ham of NBC Sports California, who writes that point guard De’Aaron Fox is expected to return to Sacramento’s lineup. Kings head coach Luke Walton confirmed to Ham that the plan is for Fox to suit up and play against the Hornets in Charlotte on Tuesday, barring a setback. It will be his first game...2019
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• Kings bring two additions to basketball operations staff
The Kings have made two additions to their basketball operations staff, according to James Ham of NBC Sports.Adam Filippi has joined the team as the Director of Pro Scouting. He most recently served as the Director of Global Scouting with the Hornets, and will be based out of Los Angeles covering the Southeast Region.Sacramento also hired Anthony Darmiento as the Assistant Performance Coach. Darmi...2018
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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."

• Kings Pick Up Option On Keon Ellis’ Contract
2025

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• Kings To Sign Isaac Nogues To Exhibit 10 Deal
2025

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• Draft Notes: Lendeborg, Kings, Beringer, Knox, Mock
2025

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• Western Notes: Sabonis, Monk, DeRozan, Spencer, Prosper, James
Kings big man Domantas Sabonis admits he expected sixth man Malik Monk to sign elsewhere in free agency. Monk stayed put on a four-year, $78MM contract. “I was actually very surprised,” Sabonis said, per James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). “I was talking to him a lot during the year and I thought […]...2024
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• Kings expected to re-sign Juan Toscano-Anderson

The Kings are expected to waive reserve guard/forward Juan Toscano-Anderson, but he won’t be unemployed for long. Per James Ham of EPN 1320, Sacramento intends to re-sign him to a 10-day contract. Toscano-Anderson, 30, initially signed with the Kings last month, though he’s mostly only played in garbage time since. He has a total of […] The post Kings expected to re-sign Juan Tos...2024
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• Kings To Cut Juan Toscano-Anderson
The Kings intend to waive Juan Toscano-Anderson prior to Sunday’s salary guarantee deadline, reports James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). The move will open up a spot on Sacramento’s 15-man roster. Toscano-Anderson signed a non-guaranteed minimum-salary deal with the Kings on December 15, providing some depth on the wing for the club. However, […]...2024
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• Kings To Waive Filip Petrusev
The Kings plan to waive big man Filip Petrusev, a league source tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). According to Wojnarowski, the Kings intend to keep their 15th standard roster spot open “for the foreseeable future” once the move is official. Petrusev is expected to sign a contract overseas, Woj adds. James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com […]...2023
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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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• Chance Comanche, Deonte Burton Waived By Kings
The Kings have waived both center Chance Comanche and wing Deonte Burton, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). Ham adds that the expectation is that if both players clear waivers, they’ll join the Stockton Kings. Since both players signed Exhibit 10 contracts, they’ll both be eligible to receive a bonus of […]...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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• 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
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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• NBA Rumors: Rounding Up Trade Buzz on Danilo Gallinari and Possible Kings Moves
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
2015

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• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best NBA DFS DraftKings Lineup for March 22
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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
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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
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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• RUMOR: The reason Donte DiVincenzo, Kings relationship is now ‘broken’
The Sacramento Kings swung a move for Donte DiVincenzo during last year’s trade deadline likely with the hopes of turning him into a young piece for their future. Now that vision is starting to look a little bleak. 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 relat...2022
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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
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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• Why Your Favorite NBA Team Won't Win the Title: March Edition
2016

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