The Sacramento Kings entered their game against the Utah Jazz on Friday night trying to do something they had never done before. The Kings had never won a home opener at Golden 1 Center with fans in the building.
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 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.
With one game in the books, it is clear that the Sacramento Kings have a lot to figure out. While Domantas Sabonis returns from injury for their home opener
The Sacramento Kings have been absolutely ravaged by injuries to start the season. First, Keegan Murray tore the UCL ligament in his thumb during preseason and will be sidelined for at least the first month of the season.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
The Sacramento Kings will be facing off against the Utah Jazz, and many are wondering if they will have Domantas Sabonis available for the game. Sabonis missed the first game of the season with a hamstring strain, and his status could be up in the air as he still recovers.
VJ Edgecombe didn’t just debut — he made history. The rookie poured in 34 points in his first NBA game, the most by any player in a debut since Wilt Chamberlain, as the Sixers outlasted the Celtics on opening night.
DeMar DeRozan makes a prediction about rookie Nique Clifford. The Sacramento Kings recently made headlines for signing veteran guard Russell Westbrook ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.
The Sacramento Kings do not have hgh expectations ahead of the 2025-26 season. It got even worse when they announced that All-Star center Domantas Saobnis won't be preset for the season opener.
DeMar DeRozan has seen stars come and go throughout his long NBA career. He does view a potential standout that can shine for the Sacramento Kings very soon in rookie guard Nique Clifford.
After a tough stretch of seasons, the Sacramento Kings are once again entering the new NBA season with some hope, and this time, the talent might match the rising expectations.