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Zach LaVine Gives Props to Austin Reaves' 51-Point Game in Kings-Lakers

The Sacramento Kings hosted the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night for a big cross-state matchup. Despite the Kings ultimately getting the upper hand with Luka Doncic and LeBron James sidelined with injuries, the Lakers were still able to pull out a 127-120 win.

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Mock Trade Sends Kings' Malik Monk to Cavaliers for Former 4th Overall Pick

The Sacramento Kings entered the new season looking to fight for a playoff spot in the stacked Western Conference after they decided to keep their core together in the offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 27

Three Numbers That Stand Out in Kings' First Three Games

While the season is still young, we're starting to get to the point where we can start looking at trends throughout the NBA. The Sacramento Kings are 1-2 , and have had some good signs of life, but also some worries that many people saw coming.

DeMar DeRozan News / Total Apex Sports / October 27

DeMar DeRozan Blasts Refs Over Free Throw Disparity In Kings’ Loss To LA Lakers

While Austin Reaves’ career-high 51 points stole the headlines in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings, veteran star DeMar DeRozan was focused on another, more frustrating aspect of the game: the officiating.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27

Huge Austin Reaves game exposes porous Kings defense

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't have Luka Doncic or LeBron James but still got a 51-point game from one of their players — thanks to the Sacramento Kings defense.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

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Russell Westbrook News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 27

Russell Westbrook Turns Heads in Kings' Loss to Lakers

Since spending the first 11 years of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook has been jumping around the NBA. In the seven years since leaving Oklahoma City, Westbrook has played for six different franchises, and now, he has suited up for the Sacramento Kings.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 27

Doug Christie Reacts to Wild Free-Throw Disparity in Kings vs. Lakers Game

The Sacramento Kings were looking to take advantage of a Los Angeles Lakers team playing without Luka Doncic and LeBron James on Sunday night, but they ended up suffering one of the most deflating losses possible.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Dennis Schroder reacts to Austin Reaves scoring 51 points vs Kings, highlights Lakers free throws

Austin Reaves scored 51 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-120 win against the Sacramento Kings. The shooting guard is currently the Lakers’ first option because LeBron James and Luka Doncic are injured.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Russell Westbrook’s Gesture During Lakers-Kings Catches Attention

Russell Westbrook’s reunion with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday marked his third straight appearance of the 2025-26 NBA season, and it turned out to be his best game yet in a Sacramento Kings uniform.

DeMar DeRozan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Kings star DeMar DeRozan calls out Lakers’ ‘crazy’ free-throw advantage

On Sunday night, the Sacramento Kings had a golden opportunity to keep it going after they won their first game of the new campaign on Friday against the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 27

3 Takeaways From Kings' Crushing Loss vs. Lakers

The Sacramento Kings took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night at home, coming off a close win against the Utah Jazz. The Kings were without Nique Clifford and Keegan Murray, while Zach LaVine played through an illness.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / October 26

Video: Russell Westbrook Stares Down Lakers Defender After Blowing Past Him With A Nasty Crossover

Russell Westbrook clearly has no love lost for his former team, the Lakers. The word around the league was that the Lakers are to blame for Russell Westbrook’s downfall.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 26

Doug Christie Praises Russell Westbrook Before Kings’ Matchup vs. Lakers

Just one day before their preseason finale, the Sacramento Kings signed legendary point guard Russell Westbrook, adding a nine-time NBA All-Star to the mix right before their 2025-26 campaign kicked off.

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Has Doug Christie Found the Solution for Kings' Wacky Guard Rotation?

The guard rotation for the Sacramento Kings has been an issue all offseason and has remained a point of contention with the season now underway. The Kings

Zach Lavine News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Zach LaVine’s major status update for Lakers clash

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a thrilling 105-104 win against the Utah Jazz on Friday courtesy of a Domantas Sabonis game-winner after he made his season debut.

Domantas Sabonis News / Field Level Media / October 25

Domantas Sabonis' late put-back gives Kings 1-point win over Jazz

Domantas Sabonis dropped in the go-ahead hoop on a follow shot with 6.4 seconds left, Zach LaVine saved seven of his 31 points for a frantic finish, and the Sacramento Kings won their home opener 105-104 over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Russell Westbrook News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Kings’ Russell Westbrook Receives Apology From Ex-NBA Star Over Interview Slander

Russell Westbrook has been called many things throughout his 18 seasons in the NBA, including accolades like MVP and triple-double star. But every now and then, the surrounding discourse takes a turn even he probably can’t predict.