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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.

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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.

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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?

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

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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.

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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.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 12

DeMar DeRozan, Doug Christie Credit Malik Monk After Kings' Win vs. Rockets

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.

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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 12

Security Rushes In to Stop Scuffle as Rockets Lose the Plot Against Kings

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.

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.