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Doug Christie Takes Accountability After Kings' Loss to Thunder

The Sacramento Kings lost another tough game on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City to the defending-champion Thunder. As they have in multiple games this season, the Kings led late only to see their opponents take control in the fourth quarter and pull out the victory.

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Russell Westbrook Loses Exclusive Spot in NBA History on Tuesday

While Russell Westbrook is now playing a bench role with the Sacramento Kings, there's no denying that he was once one of the best basketball players on the planet.

Russell Westbrook News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Thunder’s SGA hits Kings with dagger 3, spoils Russell Westbrook’s first start

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claimed both regular season and NBA Finals MVP awards while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first-ever championship, many people were wondering if he would cement himself as the top guy in the league.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 28

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly From Kings' Close Loss to Thunder

Another close one, but another loss for Sacramento as the Kings fall 107-101 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Zach LaVine led the way for Sacramento with 23 points while DeMar DeRozan added 19.

Lauri Markkanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Kings Announce Russell Westbrook News After Three Games

Point guard Russell Westbrook joined the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal worth $3.6 million deep into the offseason, just days before the season was set to begin.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 28

Sacramento Kings Plummet in New NBA Power Rankings

The Sacramento Kings have started their 2025-26 season with a 1-2 record after a crushing loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Star guard Zach LaVine has kicked things off with three consecutive 30+ point performances, but they are not having an ideal start to their season, with their lone win being a one-point victory over the Utah Jazz.

Malik Monk News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Mock Trade Sends Kings' Malik Monk to Cavaliers for Former 4th Overall Pick

The Sacramento Kings entered the new season looking to fight for a playoff spot in the stacked Western Conference after they decided to keep their core together in the offseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27

Huge Austin Reaves game exposes porous Kings defense

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't have Luka Doncic or LeBron James but still got a 51-point game from one of their players — thanks to the Sacramento Kings defense.

Austin Reaves’ strong play a double-edged sword for Lakers

Austin Reaves joins Lakers royalty with career-high performance

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz