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Surprise Stat: Dylan Cardwell Is the Kings' Best Player

The Sacramento Kings may be 10-30, but coming off of two back-to-back wins over the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers , vibes are back up in Sacramento following a seven-game losing streak.

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Kings’ Russell Westbrook makes obvious admission about roasting Lakers

The Sacramento Kings haven’t exactly been a juggernaut this year, currently sitting at 10-30 on the 2025-26 NBA season, but they did have an impressive last couple of games, picking up wins over the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers in back to back nights.

Malik Monk News / Ball Exclusives / January 13

Malik Monk drops Lakers with 26-point performance

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Monday night looking for an easy win. They won their last six games over the Sacramento Kings, and this game wouldn’t be any different.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Kings Serve Cold Revenge in Stunner Over Star-Studded Lakers 124-112

The air inside the Golden 1 Center on Monday night felt less like a mid-January regular-season game and more like a prizefight where the undercard had already spilled into the stands.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13

Russell Westbrook makes an admission about beating former teams

Russell Westbrook always plays the game at 100 miles per hour. He’s not the type who needs extra motivation to show up ready, but it surely does help him

Malik Monk News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 13

What We Learned: Kings Upset Lakers as Malik Monk Surge Continues

Right when it was feeling like the Kings were hitting rock bottom of the season, they've quickly turned the corner once again with two back-to-back wins.

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / January 13

DeMar DeRozan puts up 32 as Kings extend Lakers' slump

DeMar DeRozan registered 32 points and six assists and reserve Malik Monk produced season bests of 26 points and eight assists, leading the Sacramento Kings to a solid 124-112 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.

Maxime Raynaud News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 12

Kings Rookie On Pace For Sensational Record-Setting Season

There haven't been many bright spots for the Sacramento Kings this season, as they sit at 9-30 and 14th in the Western Conference. But clear at the top of the list is the play of rookie big man Maxime Raynaud.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 12

Why Dennis Schroder Snapped on Luka Doncic Over 'Personal' Jab

NBA rivalries often fade once the buzzer sounds, but some moments carry over. That tension resurfaced again in late December, when emotions boiled over between Dennis Schroder and Luka Doncic.

Zach Lavine News / Total Pro Sports / January 12

Zach LaVine’s Trade Market Hits Stunning Reality Check as One Team Left Standing

The Sacramento Kings are spiraling through a season that has quickly slipped out of control. Despite rostering recognizable names like DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Russell Westbrook, Sacramento sits at the bottom of the Western Conference, and the front office appears ready to pivot.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Kings take savage shot at Rockets after their upset win

The Sacramento Kings topped Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Sunday, and while that victory doesn’t make Sacramento an instant NBA title contender, it at least gave the team a rare opportunity to celebrate.

Dennis Schroder News / Field Level Media / January 12

Kings, without suspended Dennis Schroder, have score to settle with Lakers

The Sacramento Kings might possess the third-worst record in the NBA, but they certainly are showing they haven't lost fight. Monday night's rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers promises to be a testy affair in Sacramento, and the Kings will be without veteran guard Dennis Schroder for his actions following the most recent meeting on Dec.