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Fan Debate Ensues After Russell Westbrook Gets Heckling Fan Ejected in Lakers-Kings

The loudest moment of Russell Westbrook’s return to Crypto.com Arena didn’t come from a highlight or a stat line – it came from the stands. Late in the fourth quarter, a courtside fan was ejected after repeatedly heckling Westbrook with the familiar “Westbrick” taunt, a reference that has followed him since his turbulent Lakers stint.

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Tense Moment Between Russell Westbrook, Lakers Fan Leads to Ejection

The Sacramento Kings suffered a 125–101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, dropping to an 8-24 record and falling just half a game above the Western Conference-worst New Orleans Pelicans (8-25) in the standings.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Three Takeaways From Kings' Blowout Loss to Lakers

After an impressive win over the Dallas Mavericks yesterday, the Sacramento Kings couldn't keep up with the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, falling 125-101 to their Western Conference rival.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 28

LeBron James Reacts to Russell Westbrook News on Sunday

Russell Westbrook’s resurgence with the Sacramento Kings has been one of the notable developments of the 2025-26 NBA season. After a difficult stretch late in his career, the veteran guard has remained productive in a featured role.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 28

Kings Could Catch a Break vs. Lakers With Key Injuries

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a surprisingly impressive win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, and now head directly into the second night of a back-to-back with a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Russell Westbrook News / BasketballNews.com / December 28

Russell Westbrook checks off two historic milestones in one game

Veteran star guard Russell Westbrook added another remarkable chapter to his Hall of Fame resume this weekend, accomplishing two major career feats in the same game for the Sacramento Kings.

Keon Ellis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 28

Keon Ellis Addresses Season-Best Performance in Kings' Win vs. Mavericks

The Sacramento Kings entered their matinee showdown against the Dallas Mavericks down three starters, as Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray were all out with injuries.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Sacramento Kings Defeat Dallas Mavericks 113-107

The Sacramento Kings hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. The Kings defeated the Mavericks 113-107 at the Golden 1 Center. Sacramento improved to 8-23 and avoided a two-game losing skid, while Dallas fell to 12-21 and lost two games in a row.

Keon Ellis News / Field Level Media / December 27

Keon Ellis' season-best 21 points key for Kings' victory vs. Mavericks

Keon Ellis had a season-best 21 points, Russell Westbrook matched it with 21 of his own and the Sacramento Kings held off the visiting Dallas Mavericks 113-107 on Saturday afternoon to win for just the second time in their last eight games.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 27

Kings GM Offers Hope to Fans Amid Disastrous Season

The Sacramento Kings have won just seven of their first 30 games of the 2025-26 season, and as things continue to go south, fans are simply wondering what's next.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / December 26

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray diagnosed with calf strain

Kings forward Keegan Murray has been diagnosed with a mild right calf strain.

Six biggest trade possibilities to watch before the NBA deadline

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / December 26

5 Kings Players Most Likely To Be Traded This Season: Rebuild From Zero Upcoming

The Sacramento Kings have had a particularly rough start to the 2025-26 season. While expectations were low to begin with, especially considering the team’s performance last year, the Kings’ display this season has been objectively worse.

Domantas Sabonis News / Athlon Sports / December 25

Mock Trade Sends Kings' Domantas Sabonis to Magic for 5-Player Package

It has been another disappointing season for the Sacramento Kings as they currently sit last in the Western Conference standings with a 7-23 record and it appears as though they are heading towards another season in which they miss the playoffs.