Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes made headlines earlier this month when he broke quarantine after crossing Disney campus lines in Orlando. The NBA has implemented strict protocol for for players to follow while in the bubble at Disney World. Players aren’t supposed to leave campus for any reason to ensure the healthy and safety of […]
Read MoreFiveThirtyEight Releases New NBA Title Odds For Teams In Orlando
Can LeBron James capture his fourth NBA Championship with the league restart in Orlando this month? Analytics site FiveThirtyEight believes that his Los Angeles Lakers are a pretty strong favorite to do so. 22 teams will be battling for the 16 NBA Playoff spots in Orlando. Nine teams will play for the eight seeds in […]
Read MoreNBA’s Violation Hotline Reportedly Has ‘Multiple’ Tips
The NBA bubble down at Disney resorts in Orlando, Fla. has started, though things haven’t quite gone off without a hitch so far. Due to positive tests, not every star player has been able to report to the “bubble” yet. A pair of Houston Rockets stars, Russell Westbrook and James Harden, haven’t reported to Orlando […]
Read MoreSacramento Kings Player Breaks NBA Quarantine At Disney World
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes broke quarantine after crossing Disney campus lines in Orlando this week. The NBA has implemented strict protocol for the Orlando bubble at Disney World. Players aren’t allowed to leave campus for any reason to ensure the healthy and safety of all players involved. Kings center Richaun Holmes broke protocol this […]
Read MoreNBA Players Reportedly Have A Deadline For Orlando Decision
The NBA is set to resume its season, with the 22 potential playoff teams preparing to play in Orlando. Not everyone is totally on board with the situation. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is concerned that a return to play could obfuscate the nationwide push for social justice. He’s not alone. Other big-name players like […]
Read MoreThe NBA Reportedly Has New Target Date For Season Resuming
The NBA is making steps towards a return to play. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the current target date for the season restart is now July 30. That is a slight bump up from the original proposal, which had a return date of July 31. It is not a huge change, but right now we’ll […]
Read MoreNBA Team Announcer Loses Job Following Controversial Tweet
Earlier this week, Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear was suspended for a controversial tweet. Fast forward 24 hours later, and it turns out he’s no longer a broadcaster for the team. DeMarcus Cousins tweeted at Napear “What’s your take on BLM (Black Lives Matter)?” He responded with the following message: “Hey!!!! How are you? […]
Read MoreNBA Team Announcer Placed On Leave Following Sunday Tweet
Sacramento Kings play-by-play announcer and radio host Grant Napear has been placed on leave by his station KHTK after a tweet he posted on Sunday night. Napear and former Kings big man DeMarcus Cousins have had an adversarial relationship over the years. Napear’s punishment comes as a result of an exchange he had with Cousins […]
Read MoreESPN Named The Ugliest Jersey In NBA History
The only upside to the sports world being on hold right now is that creativity levels for most companies are at an all-time high. This includes the Worldwide Leader In Sports, as ESPN recently unveiled its top 10 for the worst jerseys in NBA history. Usually, fans love to talk about awesome retro uniforms that […]
Read MorePhoto: De’Aaron Fox Looks Unrecognizable In New Haircut
De’Aaron Fox is known for two things: his distinctive hair and blazing speed. Well, the former Kentucky star has decided to get a haircut and now his fans can’t even recognize him. Fox has been sporting dreads for years. In fact, he’s been going with the exact same look since his days with the Wildcats. […]
Read MoreFormer College Basketball Star’s Grandfather Dies Due To COVID-19
Former Virginia basketball star Kyle Guy announced on Saturday afternoon the tragic passing of his grandfather from COVID-19. Guy announced his grandfather passed away late Friday night after a battle with the widespread coronavirus. The former Virginia star also sent a message, urging all to take the current pandemic seriously and to not let the […]
Read MoreVince Carter Addresses Possibility Of His NBA Career Being Over
When NBA legend Vince Carter announced that the 2019-20 season would be his last, he probably thought he’d get the chance for a sendoff at some point late in the season. But with the NBA suspending the season, that may not be in the cards. Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Carter called Wednesday’s abrupt suspension […]
Read MoreVideo: De’Aaron Fox Might Have Had The Best Intentionally Missed Free Throw Ever
The Sacramento Kings pulled off an improbable comeback Monday night, rallying from 17 points down in the final 2:49 to force overtime. They wound up beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-129 after the extra session. With 4.7 seconds left and the Kings down three, Sacramento point guard De’Aaron Fox stepped to the free throw line. He […]
Read MorePortland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings Have Completed A Pretty Big Trade
The NBA Trade Deadline is coming up on Feb. 6. The Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings just completed a five-player deal, with veteran wings Kent Bazemore and Trevor Ariza at the center. The Blazers, which have gotten back in shooting distance of a playoff spot since the signing of Carmelo Anthony, are sending Bazemore […]
Read MoreLakers, Kings Reportedly Discussing Possible NBA Trade
The LeBron James-Anthony Davis duo is the best in the NBA. The Lakers are an astounding 29-7, 4.5 games higher than the next best team in the Western Conference. As for now, James and Davis still run L.A. – and the rest of the league for that matter. But as has been an issue for […]
Read MoreLeBron’s Instagram Post About His Big Dunk Is Ruthless
Eventually, LeBron James will no longer be a dominant force in the NBA. That time hasn’t come yet though, as the four-time MVP continues to shine in his 17th season. The Los Angeles Lakers own a 10-2 record and look quite impressive this season in large part because of James. He isn’t showing any signs […]
Read MoreKings Announce Tough Injury News For F Marvin Bagley III
The Sacramento Kings are hoping to make strides in the Western Conference this season. Unfortunately, they were dealt a tough injury blow on opening night. Second-year forward Marvin Bagley III suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb during last night’s 124-95 loss to the Phoenix Suns. The team announced the news moments ago. Bagley […]
Read MoreDe’Aaron Fox’s Response To Question About Leaving Kentucky Is Going Viral
College athletes have been advocating to be paid for many years now. California’s “Fair Pay to Play Act” is one step closer to turning that into a reality. The California law allows college athletes to profit off their image, name and likeness. The law goes into effect in 2023. Pro athletes across the country have […]
Read MoreBill Self Announces Hire Of New Kansas Basketball Director of Sport Performance
Last month, Kansas basketball’s staff took a blow, with the departure of longtime strength and conditioning coach Andrea Hudy. After 15 years in Lawrence, she made the move to Big 12 rival Texas. Bill Self has hired Hudy’s replacement, and he dipped into NBA ranks to do so. He’s bringing on Dr. Ramsey Nijem, the […]
Read MoreFormer Kansas Star Frank Mason Reacts To Unfortunate Career News
This month didn’t start on the best note for Frank Mason III, who was waived by the Sacramento Kings. His professional career hasn’t taken off yet, but the former Kansas star is optimistic about his future. Mason entered a tough situation in Sacramento, due to a crowded backcourt that features De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield. […]
Read MoreSacramento Kings Waived Former Kansas Star Frank Mason
As teams around the league try to fix their roster heading into next season, the Sacramento Kings have made an interesting decision on Frank Mason III. The former Big 12 Player of the Year will have to look for a new team to call home this summer. Mason was the No. 34 overall pick in […]
Read MoreOne NBA Team Is Preparing A Lucrative Offer For Harrison Barnes
Although he isn’t the biggest name available on the market, Harrison Barnes could receive a very lucrative deal this summer. Free agency opens this weekend, and the Sacramento Kings are clearly prioritizing their own players. Barnes opted out of the final year of his contract, which allowed him to become an unrestricted free agent. He […]
Read MoreKansas Great Frank Mason Gives Update On His Pro Career
Frank Mason can still ball. The former Kansas star and National Player of the Year proved as much, dropping 33 points in a KU alumni game. Of course, there is no counting the number of former college stars who have struggled to make the jump to the professional ranks. Frank Mason has hung around the […]
Read MoreKings, NBA Investigating Luke Walton Allegations
Luke Walton is only a few days into his coaching tenure with the Sacramento Kings and he is already facing serious challenges. After news of a lawsuit stemming from an assault allegation against Walton broke a few days ago, he is now under several microscopes. In a joint statement, the NBA and the Kings announced […]
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