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DeMar DeRozan Blasts Refs Over Free Throw Disparity In Kings’ Loss To LA Lakers

While Austin Reaves’ career-high 51 points stole the headlines in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings, veteran star DeMar DeRozan was focused on another, more frustrating aspect of the game: the officiating.

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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

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Russell Westbrook News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 27

Russell Westbrook Turns Heads in Kings' Loss to Lakers

Since spending the first 11 years of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook has been jumping around the NBA. In the seven years since leaving Oklahoma City, Westbrook has played for six different franchises, and now, he has suited up for the Sacramento Kings.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 27

Doug Christie Reacts to Wild Free-Throw Disparity in Kings vs. Lakers Game

The Sacramento Kings were looking to take advantage of a Los Angeles Lakers team playing without Luka Doncic and LeBron James on Sunday night, but they ended up suffering one of the most deflating losses possible.

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

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

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 27

Dennis Schroder reacts to Austin Reaves scoring 51 points vs Kings, highlights Lakers free throws

Austin Reaves scored 51 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 127-120 win against the Sacramento Kings. The shooting guard is currently the Lakers’ first option because LeBron James and Luka Doncic are injured.

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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.

Russell Westbrook News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Russell Westbrook’s Gesture During Lakers-Kings Catches Attention

Russell Westbrook’s reunion with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday marked his third straight appearance of the 2025-26 NBA season, and it turned out to be his best game yet in a Sacramento Kings uniform.

DeMar DeRozan News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 27

DeMar DeRozan Shades Officiating After Kings' Loss to Lakers

After splitting their first two games of the 2025-26 season, the Sacramento Kings ran into their biggest challenge yet on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 27

3 Takeaways From Kings' Crushing Loss vs. Lakers

The Sacramento Kings took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night at home, coming off a close win against the Utah Jazz. The Kings were without Nique Clifford and Keegan Murray, while Zach LaVine played through an illness.

Russell Westbrook News / Fadeaway World / October 26

Video: Russell Westbrook Stares Down Lakers Defender After Blowing Past Him With A Nasty Crossover

Russell Westbrook clearly has no love lost for his former team, the Lakers. The word around the league was that the Lakers are to blame for Russell Westbrook’s downfall.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 26

Doug Christie Praises Russell Westbrook Before Kings’ Matchup vs. Lakers

Just one day before their preseason finale, the Sacramento Kings signed legendary point guard Russell Westbrook, adding a nine-time NBA All-Star to the mix right before their 2025-26 campaign kicked off.

Doug Christie News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 26

Has Doug Christie Found the Solution for Kings' Wacky Guard Rotation?

The guard rotation for the Sacramento Kings has been an issue all offseason and has remained a point of contention with the season now underway. The Kings

Zach Lavine News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Zach LaVine’s major status update for Lakers clash

The Sacramento Kings are coming off a thrilling 105-104 win against the Utah Jazz on Friday courtesy of a Domantas Sabonis game-winner after he made his season debut.

Domantas Sabonis News / Field Level Media / October 25

Domantas Sabonis' late put-back gives Kings 1-point win over Jazz

Domantas Sabonis dropped in the go-ahead hoop on a follow shot with 6.4 seconds left, Zach LaVine saved seven of his 31 points for a frantic finish, and the Sacramento Kings won their home opener 105-104 over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.