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Doug Christie Blasts Kings' Lack of Physicality in Loss to Pistons

The Kings suffered a blowout 139-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday to extend their losing streak to five games, falling to 12-35 overall on the season.

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Kings Trading Away Key Guard Is Inevitable, According to NBA Insider

As the trade deadline looms next week, Sacramento’s plans are becoming clearer. NBA insider Marc Stein on The Stein Line made his pick for “player most likely to be traded” before the deadline.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / January 26

Lakers among three teams interested in Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga

It sounds as though there are several teams looming as the Kuminga saga continues to play out in northern California.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 26

Are the Kings Showcasing Certain Players Before the Trade Deadline?

As the trade deadline inches closer, the Sacramento Kings are beginning to look like a team carefully positioning itself for what could be a meaningful sell-off rather than a last-ditch playoff push.

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Keon Ellis News / Hoops Wire / January 26

Kings seeking first-round pick for Keon Ellis

Keon Ellis has moved to the front of Sacramento’s trade line. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Kings guard is widely viewed around the NBA as one of the most likely players to be moved before the February 5 deadline.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Domantas Sabonis News / Hardwood Heroics / January 26

Domantas Sabonis Headlines Kings’ Massive Fire Sale as Sacramento Signals Full Reset

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly ready to move on from Domantas Sabonis. Sam Amico of HoopsWire reported on Sunday that the Kings are looking to focus on a rebuild ahead of the Feb.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Kings rumors: The trade that’s an ‘inevitability’

If there’s any team that should be looking to pull off a trade or two (perhaps even three), it’s the Sacramento Kings. They currently have a pitiful 12-35 record, and they’re in the middle of a five-game losing streak.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 25

3 Players the Kings Must Trade Before the Deadline

The trade deadline has been a bit anticlimactic so far, much to the chagrin of Sacramento Kings fans. There are quite a few teams in need of big changes,

Keon Ellis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Keon Ellis has flop of the year candidate amid heated moment vs. Pistons

Things got a little chippy during the Sacramento Kings game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, with Ron Holland getting ejected after a mini-altercation in which he shoved Keon Ellis.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 25

Three Observations From Kings' Crushing Loss To Pistons

The Sacramento Kings lost to the Detroit Pistons 139-116 in a matinee game, falling to 12-35 on the season, extending their losing streak to five games.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

Kings spiral to 12-34 with five straight losses and league-worst defense as trade deadline looms

The Sacramento Kings have reached a critical low point. At 12-34 with five consecutive losses, the organization faces difficult questions about the direction of this season.

Domantas Sabonis News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

Eastern Conference Contender Emerges as Serious Suitor for Domantas Sabonis

The approaching deadline has created increasing trade buzz, which involves Domantas Sabonis. Teams that compete for the Eastern Conference championship require better frontcourt players because the competition has become more challenging.

Dennis Schroder News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

The Kings are 12-34 and Dennis Schroder doesn’t care about trade rumors but somebody in Sacramento should

The Sacramento Kings are 12-34. They’ve lost four straight. The trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and the front office has decisions to make.

Sacramento Kings News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

Sacramento Kings Prepare for a Full-Blown Fire Sale as Major Names Hit the Trade Market

This year has been quite a tough one for the Sacramento Kings. With just 12 wins and 34 losses, the team is looking down the barrel. And as expected, the franchise is eagerly looking to rebuild its roster before the upcoming season.

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Dennis Schroder News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Kings’ Dennis Schroder shrugs off trade talk: ‘I don’t give a…’

Kings guard Dennis Schroder is not losing sleep over trade rumors. Not even a little. With the Feb. 5 deadline approaching and Sacramento sitting near the bottom of the standings, Schroder made his stance clear after Friday’s 123-118 road loss to the Cavaliers.

Russell Westbrook News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Russell Westbrook airballs wide-open dunk

Russell Westbrook has clearly lost a step since his early days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook, who now plays for the Sacramento Kings, resembled a demigod dealing with the sudden loss of his powers Friday in his team’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

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