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Zach LaVine Criticizes Kings’ Second-Half Collapse in Loss to Suns

Zach LaVine Criticizes Kings’ Second-Half Collapse in Loss to Suns

After the Sacramento Kings lost their season opener by falling 116-120 to the Phoenix Suns, star guard Zach LaVine characterized the team’s effort - and the final result - quite accurately as “a tale of two halves.” That description can be applied to virtually every aspect of the Kings’ performance on Wednesday night.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Fans get first in-game look at Russell Westbrook in Kings uniform

Fans get first in-game look at Russell Westbrook in Kings uniform

Following a summer of uncertainty, Russell Westbrook made his debut for the Sacramento Kings in their season opener against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 23
Three Takeaways from Kings' Tough Opening Night Loss to Suns

Three Takeaways from Kings' Tough Opening Night Loss to Suns

In a game that felt like the Kings could beat anybody after a great first half, the Sacramento Kings fell 116-120 to the Phoenix Suns in a tough season-opening loss.

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Wire / October 23
NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Kings, Russell Westbrook

NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Nets, Kings, Russell Westbrook

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.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 22
How Does the NBA World Feel About the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings?

How Does the NBA World Feel About the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings?

In an alternate universe, the Sacramento Kings finally begin their rebuild after moving the majority of their veteran contracts. Nique Clifford is given

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

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.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21
DeMar DeRozan says what impressed him about Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford

DeMar DeRozan says what impressed him about Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford

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.

DeMar DeRozan News / Yardbarker / October 21
DeRozan using outside noise as fuel, urges teammates to do the same

DeMar DeRozan using outside noise as fuel, urges teammates to do the same

DeMar DeRozan is entering his second season with the Sacramento Kings and is showing leadership amid tempered expectations for the franchise.

Russell Westbrook has amusing reaction to retirement talk
Injuries galore: Five All-Stars who will miss the NBA season opener
The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35
The '2016 Team USA men's basketball' quiz
Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / October 21
DeMar DeRozan Has High Hopes for Kings Rookie Nique Clifford

DeMar DeRozan Has High Hopes for Kings Rookie Nique Clifford

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 News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Kings’ DeMar DeRozan predicts teammate will be an NBA star

Kings’ DeMar DeRozan predicts teammate will be an NBA star

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.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / October 20
2025-26 Sacramento Kings Season Prediction: Playoff Team Or Another Disappointing Campaign?

2025-26 Sacramento Kings Season Prediction: Playoff Team Or Another Disappointing Campaign?

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.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / October 20
Russell Westbrook has amusing reaction to retirement talk

Russell Westbrook has amusing reaction to retirement talk

New Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook has no intention to walk from the sport of basketball, even as he bounces around from team to team.

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
Domantas Sabonis News / Field Level Media / October 18
Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) to be reevaluated in one week

Domantas Sabonis (hamstring) to be reevaluated in one week

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in one week, per multiple media reports.

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