Kings reach rock bottom with disastrous collapse in loss to Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Next stop for the Kings: Rock Bottom. That is, if they’re not there already. Thursday’s stunning 114-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons was a perfect synopsis of the Kings’ recent fortunes – their inability to … Read more
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić left Wednesday’s 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a left calf injury. It’s now going to take at least a month to get him back. Dončić, in the second quarter of the Christmas Day matchup at the American Airlines Center, was making a move at the elbow when … Read more
What we learned as late collapse dooms Kings in heartbreaking loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO – De’Aaron Fox’s foul on Jaden Ivey led to a four-point play with 3.1 seconds remaining, and the Kings saw their losing streak extended to five games following Thursday’s 114-113 loss to the Detroit … Read more
Miami Heat v Orlando Magic A Goga Bitadze tip-in gave Orlando a one-point lead with 4.9 seconds remaining in the game and the chance to beat the Miami Heat twice in one week. However, that was enough time for Tyler Herro to do his thing. This was Miami’s third straight game without Jimmy Butler, who … Read more
Even by the standards of NBA coaching meltdown, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković was more than angry on Thursday. Down 125-103 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Rajaković responded to a no-call by the officials by irately berating them until he had to be led away by his own players. He was quickly assessed a pair … Read more
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cam Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney added 20 and the Nets rallied late for a 111-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Nic Claxton had 13 points for the Nets, who had lost eight of 10 before making 16 of 38 three-pointers against a Milwaukee squad that was playing … Read more
Maybe it’s a sign of the times. Amid a fascinating NBA season filled with great storylines — the return of Ja Morant, the growth of Victor Wembanyama, the emergence of the Cavaliers and Rockets, big stars like Nikola Jokic playing at historic levels — much of the discourse around the game has been about the … Read more
Brown encourages Kings rookie Carter to have ‘fun’ after being cleared originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SACRAMENTO – Coach Mike Brown said he wants rookie guard Devin Carter to relax and enjoy the process now that the Kings’ 2024 first-round draft pick has been cleared for unrestricted basketball activity. Carter, the No. 13 … Read more
Report: Kings clear Carter for unrestricted basketball activity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Devin Carter’s NBA debut is nearing. The Kings rookie guard has been cleared for unrestricted basketball activity following left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum on July 11, FOX40’s Sean Cunningham reported Thursday, citing sources. According to sources, Sacramento … Read more
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard watches from the bench during a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 21. (LM Otero / Associated Press) Kawhi Leonard took part in a five-on-five practice Thursday, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said his star forward still has more steps to take as he continues to manage a right knee … Read more