The previous generation of NBA players has always maintained that the current crop is too friendly with one another. They contend that there’s not enough competitiveness and even animosity, and that the league has lost an X factor because of it.
With backup guard Dennis Schroder suspended for three games, the Sacramento Kings needed someone to turn to as a ball-handler in the second unit against the Houston Rockets on Sunday.
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.
Dylan Cardwell fell on the floor, rolled over, and got up like a stuntman, calling for a round of applause from the crowd. The Sacramento Kings’ center appeared to be bullying the Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center.
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.
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.
Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan officially etched his name deeper into NBA scoring lore on Sunday, becoming just the 23rd player in league history
DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points to lead six Sacramento players in double figures as the Kings snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 111-98 win over the visiting Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Trades in the NBA are becoming increasingly complicated with the introduction of the second apron, and even teams that aren’t up against the apron have a lot to consider before making a major move.
The Sacramento Kings have been on the struggle bus throughout the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 8-30 ahead of Sunday night’s game against the Houston Rockets.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder had a telling one-word response to the NBA’s decision to suspend him for going after Luka Doncic following a game three weeks ago.
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder was suspended three games without pay for confronting and attempting to strike a player after a game, the NBA announced Saturday night.
As the Sacramento Kings approach the trade deadline, they are in a position where smart, forward-thinking moves matter more than flashy ones. The roster has talent, but it also has apparent gaps in athleticism, defense, and long-term flexibility, particularly on the wing.
The Sacramento Kings dropped another tough game on Friday to the Golden State Warriors, 137-103. Sacramento’s defense got carved up in the game, and Kings guard Zach LaVine wasn’t too happy about it.
Malik Monk has gone from being an NBA Sixth Man of the Year candidate to being a fringe player this season for the Sacramento Kings. Most recently, the 27-year-old combo guard has received three consecutive DNP-CDs, despite being injury-free, and has not breached the 20-minute mark since mid-December.