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Kings’ Domantas Sabonis splashes game-winner to take down Jazz

The Sacramento Kings captured their home-opener of the 2025-26 season with a thrilling 105-104 victory against the Utah Jazz on Friday night at the Golden 1 Center, with Domantas Sabonis’ clutch late-game basket determining the outcome.

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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.

Russell Westbrook News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Kings’ Russell Westbrook Receives Apology From Ex-NBA Star Over Interview Slander

Russell Westbrook has been called many things throughout his 18 seasons in the NBA, including accolades like MVP and triple-double star. But every now and then, the surrounding discourse takes a turn even he probably can’t predict.

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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

Keon Ellis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 24

How Replaceable is Keon Ellis for the Sacramento Kings?

With one game in the books, it is clear that the Sacramento Kings have a lot to figure out. While Domantas Sabonis returns from injury for their home opener

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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.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 24

Domantas Sabonis Gives Update on Hamstring Injury Before Kings vs. Jazz

The Sacramento Kings have been absolutely ravaged by injuries to start the season. First, Keegan Murray tore the UCL ligament in his thumb during preseason and will be sidelined for at least the first month of the season.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 23

Kings get injury updates on Nique Clifford, Domantas Sabonis

Kings get injury updates on first-round pick Nique Clifford, star center Domantas Sabonis

Guard/forward Nique Clifford, the 24th overall pick of this year’s draft, underwent an MRI following Wednesday’s season-opening loss in Phoenix.

Ranking the 2025 NBA rookie extensions

The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

The 'NBA games with 40 points on 100 true shooting percentage' quiz

Russell Westbrook News / Hoops Wire / October 23

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.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21

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.