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Fox out 7-10 days with ankle sprain

After undergoing an MRI, Fox is expected to miss the Kings' first scrimmage game against the Miami Heat next week.

NBA.com Staff

NBA players, teams continue to promote social justice

Ahead of the restart of the 2019-20 season later this month, the NBA and NBPA have maintained that a chief goal of the season restart will be to take collective action to combat systemic racism and promote social justice. A massive donation by Jrue Holiday. Messages on the backs of jerseys. Even an entire BLM themed bus. Players and teams have not stopped standing up for the most important social issues since descending on Orlando.

Gilbert McGregor

Disney World Diary: Habits and adjustments

"You see, as humans, we’re all creatures of habit and routines and standards." NBA.com's Shaun Powell shared. "When that’s taken away, adjustments must be made. Those who understand that and are prepared for it will adapt in the new environment. Others will struggle."

Shaun Powell

Lillard on Lakers: "I think we could beat them"

"I think we could beat them." That's Damian Lillard in a recent interview with Vanity Fair about the prospects of playing the Lakers in the playoffs. Would Portland actually be the biggest threat to the Lakers in the first round?

Gilbert McGregor

Biggest playoff streaks on the line

If the NBA ultimately does return to finish the season, how it chooses to do so could impact the status of several historic postseason streaks.

Micah Adams

Who will win the NBA 2K Players Tournament?

The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?

Kyle Irving

Highest scoring April Fools' Day performances

James Harden leads the way, followed by Kevin Martin, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kemba Walker, but which one had the best April Fools' Day game?

Scott Rafferty

Nash voted best passer in NBA history

The people have spoken! Steve Nash received 36% of the votes followed by John Stockton at 22% and LeBron James at 18%. See who else cracked the top 5!

NBA.com Staff

Which unexpected players could score 70?

Three years ago today, Devin Booker had his historic 70-point game against the Celtics. While players like James Harden, Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry are prime candidates to someday potentially score 70 in a game, Booker's performance was fairly unexpected. Who are some under the radar players that could eclipse the 70-point mark?

Kyle Irving

Every buzzer-beating game-winner this season

The 2019-20 NBA season has seen 10 buzzer-beating game-winners. We take a look at all of them.

Yash Matange

Pelicans vs. Kings game cancelled

Earlier tonight, the NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.

Official Release

How Monday's results impact West's race for the 8 seed

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Monday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

Takeaways: Raptors hold off Kings on the road

The Raptors move to 3-1 on their five-game road trip, with a 118-113 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Monday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Curry-less Warriors edge 76ers

Six Warriors scored in double figures as they beat a 76ers squad without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at home, snapping a 10-game home losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

How Sunday's results impact West's race for 8

Three of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Sunday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

How today's results impact West's race for 8

Four of the five teams fighting for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference played on Saturday. Here's how what happened impacted their chances of making the playoffs.

NBA.com Staff

Firday's scores: Nuggets edge Hornets

Jamal Murray's clutch jumper sealed the win for the Nuggets, while the Clippers, Raptors and 76ers all picked up wins on Friday. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Harris powers 76ers past Kings on the road

Prior to today's win, the 76ers had lost nine-straight games on the road!

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's action: Wiggins, Warriors stun Nuggets

LeBron James, Zion Williamson and Kawhi Leonard were just three of the superstars in action during a jam packed eight-game Wednesday slate.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Saturday's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Race for 8th in West: Zion, Pelicans creeping up on Grizzlies

The Kings picked up a huge win over the Grizzlies to stay in the playoff hunt, while Memphis' continues to lose its grip on the No. 8 seed. The Pelicans also picked up a key win, pulling within just two games of the West's final playoff spot.

Kyle Irving

Friday's scores: Lakers win 7th game in a row

The Los Angeles Lakers make it seven wins in a row after securing a 116-86 win over the Golden State Warriors. Catch up on all the day's games right here!

NBA.com Staff

Thunder pull off comeback for fifth-straight win

The fifth-seed Thunder have now won five games in a row and sit just 1.5 games back of the Houston Rockets after a thrilling 112-108 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Benyam Kidane

Wednesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

With seven games around the NBA, there was no shortage of star performances, headlined by LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Kings stun Clippers in LA

Sunday's action included the Clippers dropping their third straight game and the fourth of their last five as the Kings stunned them at the Staples Center.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

Kane Pitman

Buddy Hield wins thrilling Three-point Contest

Buddy Hield hits four out of his five shots on the money balls on his final rack to secure the trophy in dramatic fashion.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Thursday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA.com Staff

Doncic shines in first game back

Luka Doncic missed the Mavericks' last seven games with an ankle injury but you wouldn't have been able to tell in his first game back. The MVP candidate picked up right where he left off to lead Dallas to victory, but how did the Mavericks do during his time away and who stepped up?

Kyle Irving

Tuesday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Tuesday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Beal nails game-winner vs. Mavericks

Saturday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.

NBA.com Staff

2020 Trade Deadline Tracker

We've got you covered with every transaction from the deadline as the league makes them official.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Tuesday's 10-game slate

It was a busy day in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered below with all the scores, stats and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

LeBron's triple-double gives Lakers first win since passing of Kobe

The Lakers came up short at home on the night of the late Kobe Bryant's tribute, but LeBron James wasn't going to let them drop two in a row. James went for a triple-double to push Los Angeles past the Kings in their first win since the passing of franchise legend Bryant.

Kyle Irving

Fox drops career-high as Kings stun Clippers in LA

De'Aaron Fox contributes across the board and the Kings shoot a franchise-record 21 3-pointers as they upset the Clippers 124-103.

Yash Matange

Friday's scores: Clutch Jokic gives Nuggets the win

Nikola Jokic comes up clutch as the Nuggets hold off the Jazz's furious fourth comeback to win in Denver.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's scores: Nets honour Kobe in win over Pistons

Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving paid tribute to Kobe Bryant as they led the Nets past the Pistons in Brooklyn. Catch up on all of today's scores, stats, news and highlights, right here!

NBA.com Staff

NBA teams pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Following the heartbreaking news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's death, teams around the league continued to honour his legacy with a variety of tributes.

NBA.com Staff

Hield scores career-high 42 'for Kobe'

Buddy Hield – who wears #24 in honour of the late Kobe Bryant – scored a career-high 42 points in the Kings comeback win over the Timberwolves in a tribute to his idol: 'It was all for Kobe.'

Kyle Irving

Recap Thursday's action

Russell Westbrook and James Harden helped the Rockets get over the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant at Madison Square Garden.

NBA.com Staff

Relive a huge night of dunks around the NBA

Less than a month out from the 2020 All-Star weekend, stars around the league put on an early dunk contest, setting the internet alight with the highlight reel plays.

Kane Pitman

Who is going to take 8th in the West?

The Western Conference playoff picture has developed into seven teams jockeying for the top seven seeds, followed by seven teams fighting for the final No. 8 seed. Ahead of Zion Williamson's debut with the Pelicans in the mix for that final playoff spot, who should you root for to take that No. 8 seed and why?

Kyle Irving

Biggest disappointments of first half

The Philadelphia 76ers' poor road record, Mike Conley Jr.'s fit with the Utah Jazz and the lack of consistency from the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have left much to be desired at the halfway point of the NBA season.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Sunday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

NBA.com Staff

Jazz trio combine for 80 in big home win

The Utah Jazz returned to their winning ways against the Sacramento Kings, registering a 123-101 victory at the Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Kane Pitman

Report: Kings and Blazers agree to trade

The Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly come to agreement on a multi-player trade headlined by Trevor Ariza and Kent Bazemore

Kane Pitman

Doncic's absurd vision in one possession

Doncic dished out a career-best 17 assists against the Kings on Thursday. One of those assists serves as a perfect example of his other-worldly vision.

Scott Rafferty

Doncic drops historic triple-double in win vs. Kings

Doncic dished out a career-high 17 assists and became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 15+ rebounds & 15+ assists.

Benyam Kidane

Thursday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Thursday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

With seven games of NBA action today, there was a host of big-time performances, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard and LeBron James. Catch up on all the games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Jazz extend winning streak to eight

The Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games with a win over Charlotte, while Spencer Dinwiddie's career-high 14 assists helped Brooklyn snap their seven game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

LeBron James and the Lakers extend their win streak to six games after a comfortable win over the Knicks. Catch up on all the day's scores, stats, highlights and tope performers, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Kings blow out Warriors on Bollywood Night

Each of the seven Bollywood Nights have been held when the Kings host a divisional rival - Los Angeles Lakers (2), Los Angeles Clippers, and the Golden State Warriors (4).

Yash Matange

Tuesday's scores: Warren scores 36 in win vs. the Hornets

Plenty of action went down on Tuesday's nine-game slate. Get a glimpse of it all with scores, stats, and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

JJ Redick banks in game-winner in Sacramento

Six Pelicans scored in double figures including all five starters as the Pelicans handed the Kings their ninth loss in the last 10 games.

Yash Matange

Sunday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Kings snap 8-game skid

The Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox, overcame a 20-point first half deficit to snap an eight-game losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Harden gets revenge on Nuggets

James Harden drops 35 points in win over Denver, while Chris Paul was clutch down the stretch against Dallas to secure come from behind win.

NBA.com Staff

Which teams should trade for Dedmon?

Dedmon has confirmed that he would like to be traded from the Kings. Which teams make the most sense for the 30-year-old centre?

Scott Rafferty

Monday's scores: Lonzo fills it up vs. Rockets

Lonzo Ball headlined Monday's action with a monster performance against he Rockets - (27 PTS, 10 REB, 8 AST, 7 3PM). Catch up on all the day's scores, news, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Suns snap 8-game skid

28 of the 30 teams in the NBA were in action on this Sunday with plenty of big matchups giving rise to plenty of storylines.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's scores: Knicks win in Brooklyn

Christmas may have passed, but the NBA kept on rolling with the six games on Friday headlined by Luka Doncic's return from injury and the Knicks defeating the Nets.

NBA.com Staff

T-Wolves end 11-game skid with 2OT win

Andrew Wiggins finished with 18 points for the game but more importantly, he scored or assisted on six of the team's eight points in the second overtime period for the much-needed win.

Yash Matange

Recap of Tuesday's 11-game slate

With no games on Wednesday, there was 11 games of NBA action packed into Tuesday's slate. Catch up on all the results, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Giannis posts triple-double at MSG

Saturday's action was headlined by the 76ers snapping their losing streak, James Harden dropping 47 in Phoenix, and the Clippers winning by 25 in San Antonio.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Lillard, McCollum combine for 67 in win

Saturday's action was headlined by the Kristaps Porzingis and the Dallas Mavericks handing the 76ers their third straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Clippers cruise past the Suns

Wednesday's action was headlined by the Pacers snapping the Lakers' 14-game road win streak and RJ Barrett's career-high 27 giving the Knicks a blowout win at home vs. the Hawks.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Monday's action

This Sunday's six-game slate was headlined by Nikola Vucevic's return, another solid game from Nikola Jokic in a win and the Lakers earning their 14th-straight road win.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Knicks stun Kings in Sacramento

Lot of familiar things happened on Saturday's 9-game slate - James Harden drops 50+ again, LeBron James and the Lakers win on the road again and the 76ers win at home again.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's scores: Bucks make it 16-straight wins

With 11 games around the Association, it was a busy day in the NBA, headlined by Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Tuesday's nine-game slate

With nine games of NBA action we had plenty of big performances, headlined by Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from today's games below.

NBA.com Staff

Game winners galore: Rose & Bjelica drain game-winners

The Pistons and Kings picked up key road wins in New Orleans and Houston respectively, behind game-winning shots from Derrick Rose and Nemanja Bjelica.

Yash Matange

Monday's scores: Kawhi leads Clippers to big win

Eight games of NBA action was headlined with the 76ers defeating the Raptors for their third straight loss and Anthony Davis dropping 50 in a win.

NBA.com Staff

Luka passes MJ in record books

Behind a career-high 30 points from Serbian Nemanja Bjelica, the Kings withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally by the Mavericks to snap their four-game road losing streak.

Yash Matange

Recap of Saturday's ten-game schedule

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated at home, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks send an emphatic message and the LA Lakers keep rolling.

NBA.com Staff

Recap Thursday's 10-game schedule

The Lakers and Bucks improved on their NBA best record, while the Celtics remained undefeated at home in a battle of the East's contenders.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Six games across the Association today, with plenty of impressive performances. If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered for all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: Bucks extend win streak to 11 games

With four games of NBA action, we had plenty of big performances, with James Harden going off for 60 points, while the Milwaukee Bucks extend their win streak to 11 games. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games.

NBA.com Staff

Pacers & Kings steady ship after rough start

Nearly 50 days since the historic NBA India Games, at the Thanksgiving break, we check back with the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers - two franchises who's season's have played out in similar fashion.

Yash Matange

Thursday's scores: Giannis, Bucks win 9 straight

The day before Thanksgiving delivered a 14-game slate of NBA action, headlined by Anthony Davis' monster night in his return to New Orleans.

NBA.com Staff

Embiid bounces back with huge double-double

After going scoreless in his previous game, Joel Embiid poured in 33 points and 16 rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 97-91 win over the Kings.

Benyam Kidane

Tuesday's scores: Dinwiddie's game-winner gives Nets' 4th straight win

An action packed Tuesday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

NBA.com Staff

Smart, Celtics get revenge on Kings

Marcus Smart saw his game-winning shot attempt fall off the rim eight days ago in Sacramento as the Celtics lost to the Kings at the buzzer. In this one, Smart took over down the stretch on both ends of the floor to lead Boston to victory.

Kyle Irving

Monday's scores: Nuggets win 5th straight

The Nets and Kings pick up road wins while the Nuggets win their fifth straight game to improve to 11-5 for the season.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Butler scores 27 in Heat's 5th straight win

There were plenty of storylines, highlights and scores from an entertaining 10-game slate on Saturday. We got you covered with it all.

NBA.com Staff

Which players should you add in fantasy basketball?

We're one month into the NBA season and there have been a number of injuries and depth chart changes that have affected projections since your fantasy basketball draft. Take a look at five players to add or watch on the waiver wire in your league!

Kyle Irving

Wednesday's scores: Bogdanovic nets career-high in win over Suns

Bogdan Bogdanovic's career night leads the Kings past the Suns, while LeBron James creates history against the Thunder. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news and highlights from tonight's games below.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Murray drops 39 pts, Fultz enjoys career night

It was a busy Monday across six games in the NBA, headlined by Jamal Murray's 39 points in three quarters, while Markelle Fultz recorded a career-high for the Magic and the Kings ended the Celtics' win streak at 10 games. We've got you covered with all the scores, highlights, news and stats from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Hield scores 35 as Kings end Celtics' win streak

The Sacramento Kings won their fifth game from their past seven, clinching a 100-99 win over the Boston Celtics.

Benyam Kidane

Lakers & Celtics clinch league-best 10th win

The best teams in their respective conferences, the Lakers are off to their best start in nine years while the Celtics are off to their best start in 12.

Yash Matange

Saturday's scores: Malik Monk nails game-winning 3

Kemba Walker leads the Celtics to their 10-straight win, while James Harden and Bradley Beal both score 44 points in their team's wins. Catch up on all the day's scores, highlights and top performers, right here.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's action: Kings knock off Blazers

There were eight games of NBA action headlined by the Lakers earning a big win in Phoenix and Trae Young going off for a season-high 42 points!

NBA.com Staff

Fox out for 3-4 weeks

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks with a sprained left ankle, the team announced.

Kyle Irving

Game-winners & Career-highs headline best from Saturday's 11 games

As 22 teams took the floor on Saturday, here's a short glimpse into everything noteworthy, historic and record breaking.

Yash Matange

Young dazzles but Kings bench shine in win

Trae Young finished with a 30-point, 12-assist double-double but it wasn't enough as the Kings' bench rallied in the fourth quarter to ensure they finished the road trip with a win.

Yash Matange

Thursday's action: Stars shine bright

Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

Anunoby, Siakam come up big in Raptors win

The two forwards combined for 41 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and two steals in a 124-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Scott Rafferty

Lowry, Fox set to battle on NBA League Pass

Kyle Lowry is off to the best start of his career and has scored at least 20 points in five of six games this season. Can he stay hot in Toronto's final home game before leaving on a season-high five-game road trip?

Micah Adams

Live blog of Monday's games

LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard stuffed the stat sheet to lead their teams to wins on a busy Monday of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Thursday's games

It was another busy day in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Tuesday's NBA action

Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Sunday's action

Opening week continued with Sunday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Saturday's action

Opening week of the NBA season continued with an exciting Saturday, headlined by the Boston Celtics hosting the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Utah Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

Bagley III out 4-6 weeks with thumb injury

Bagley III played 28 minutes in the Sacramento Kings' 124-95 loss to the Phoenix Suns, recording 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Kane Pitman

Thursday's recap - Scores, top performers, & highlights

22 teams tipped-off their season on Thursday. If you missed any of the action right, we had you covered here with one-stop shopping for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Opening Day overreactions

Kyrie Irving will break an untouchable scoring record, Andre Drummond will win the MVP and P.J. Washington will emerge as a sure-fire Hall-of-Famer. Is it reckless to completely overreact to one game? Of course! But it sure is fun so we did it anyways.

Micah Adams

Report: Hield, Kings agree to contract extension

Buddy Hield made a huge leap last season averaging 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game shooting an impressive 42.7% from 3-point range.

Kyle Irving

Recap of Thursday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, highlights and results from Thursday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Recap of Tuesday's preseason action

Get the latest scores, top-scorers and highlights from Tuesday's preseason action.

Yash Matange

Pacers handle Kings, sweep NBA India Games

The Pacers used a 91-point outing from their second unit to beat the Kings and sweep the NBA India Games 2-0.

Kyle Irving

NBA, Pacers & Kings lay foundation for Legacy Project in Mumbai

The NBA will look to provide technology equipment, trained teachers, a basketball court, and improved infrastructure capacities.

Official Release

Will the NBA's longest playoff drought finally end?

The young core is in place and some key vets were sprinkled in in the offseason. Are the Kings ready to break through in the tough Western Conference and make the playoffs for the first time since 2006?

Carlan Gay

NBA India Games 2019: Takeaways from Pacers' OT win

The Kings held the lead for the majority of the game but couldn't put away the Pacers as Indiana completed their comeback in overtime at the first-ever NBA game in India.

Kyle Irving

Pacers complete comeback in overtime to defeat Kings

The Indiana Pacers needed overtime to complete a comeback over the Sacramento Kings in the first-ever NBA game played in India! The fans at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai were in for a treat with this thrilling preseason contest

Kyle Irving

Jr. NBA conducts "Her Time To Play" clinic in Mumbai

The "Her Time to Play" clinic was one of multiple grassroots level community programs set to be conducted ahead of the historic preseason clash between the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers.

Yash Matange

NBA India Games: Exclusive with Vivek Ranadivé

I spoke to the NBA’s first-ever Indian-born owner Vivek Ranadivé of the Sacramento Kings about the historic NBA India Games, bringing the league to his hometown Mumbai, and more.

Karan Madhok

NBA India Games 2019: Building the Big Game

Before the NBA India Games, I spoke to two of the most important leaders behind the scenes for NBA India - Diane Gotua and Rajesh Sethi - about this historic event and basketball’s place in India

Karan Madhok

NBA India Games 2019: NBA Legends In Our Backyard

I spoke to two iconic figures of the two visiting franchises—Detlef Schrempf (Pacers) and Jason Williams (Kings)—about the NBA in India and the power of basketball

Karan Madhok

NBA India Games 2019: Celebrity NBA Fans Roundtable

NBA.com spoke to four celebrity fans who have played a key role in distributing the game to the television sets of thousands of Indians especially over the past couple of years.

Yash Matange

NBA India Games 2019: By the Numbers

Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers to Play First-Ever NBA Games in India.

Official Release

Grassroots Community Programs tip-off ahead of NBA games in India

Weeklong Series of Events to Impact Thousands of Youth, Coaches, Teachers and Families across Mumbai.

Official Release

Gateway of India illuminated in NBA colors

The first-ever NBA India Games were announced by the league on December 20, 2018.

Yash Matange

Kings' roster for the NBA India Games

The Kings' roster currently stands at 20. We breakdown the roster's depth, talent, expectations for the 2019-20 season and a lot more.

Yash Matange

India Games: Basketball Experts Roundtable Part 2

In part 2 of the two-part roundtable, we speak to our NBA experts and fans about the possibility of Indians making it to the league, the importance of the NBA's grassroots level program in India and their favourite NBA memories.

NBA.com Staff

Sacramento Kings' retired jersey numbers

The Sacramento Kings have 11 jerseys retired in the rafters - 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, 12, 14, 16, 21, 27, 44.

Yash Matange

Kings announce coaching staff for 2019-20 season

The Sacramento Kings announced their four member coaching staff.

Official Release

Lookback at Pacers-Kings games from 2018-19

The Pacers and the Kings fought in two hard-fought close contests in 2018-19 with an average win margin of just 5.5 points.

Yash Matange

Youth from RF Jr. NBA program to witness India Games

NBA and Reliance Foundation to Invite 3,000 Boys and Girls from More Than 70 Schools Across Mumbai to Attend Oct. 4 Game Between Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers

Official Release

All-time stat leaders for the Sacramento Kings

Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson ranks pretty high on the major stat categories of the Kings' all-time leaderboard.

Yash Matange

NBA India Games: History of the Kings

Sacramento Kings are one of the teams to participate in the NBA's first-ever preseason games in India. With that in mind, we take a look back at the team's history.

Yash Matange

Mumbai - A Fastbreak City

Why Mumbai—with its unique basketball history and lore—is the perfect host for the NBA’s first-ever India Games.

Karan Madhok

NBA India All-Access: Mazhar Nadiadwala

MD of Dome Entertainment took some time off his busy schedule for a quick chat with NBA.com about the historic exhibition games at the arena in Mumbai.

Yash Matange

Ranking the best point guards in the NBA

Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top-10 point guards in the NBA.

Kyle Irving

Kings & Pacers touchdown in India

Both teams will be the first teams from a North American sports league to participate in a game in India.

Yash Matange

India Games: Basketball Experts Roundtable Part 1

Just days from the historic preseason games in Mumbai, we brought together notable NBA experts and fans for a roundtable to predict the winner of the India Games and its impact on the sport in the country in part 1.

NBA.com Staff

Fast facts: Kings' Dewayne Dedmon

Heading into the seventh season of his career, the Sacramento Kings will be the sixth team that Dedmon represents in the NBA.

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Fast facts: Kings' Caleb Swanigan

Third-year power forward Caleb Swanigan will be part of the Sacramento Kings squad that makes the trip to Mumbai for the first-ever NBA India Games.

Yash Matange

New head coaches this season

Taylor Jenkins of the Memphis Grizzlies and John Beilein of the Cleveland Cavaliers are both set to embark upon their first season as head coaches in the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Fast facts: Kings' Harry Giles III

Giles, a young promising 6-10 power forward, is coming off a season-ending injury last year.

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Fast facts: Kings' rookie Kyle Guy

Guy, the 2019 NCAA Champion and the 2019 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player, is on a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings.

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Fast facts: Kings' Trevor Ariza

The 15-year veteran adds much-needed championship experience to the young Sacramento Kings roster.

Yash Matange

Which team has best young core?

Is it the Pelicans, Kings or Hawks? What about the Bulls, Grizzlies, Mavericks and Suns? Let us make the case for each team before you cast your vote.

NBA.com Staff

Fast facts: Kings' Cory Joseph

The Kings have a steady and experienced hand in former NBA Champion Cory Joseph behind their emerging young superstar in De'Aaron Fox.

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Fast facts: Kings' Bogdan Bogdanović

Bogdanović is one of the few international players (non-US) players at the NBA India Games who is a key part of his team's rotation.

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Fast facts: Kings' Marvin Bagley III

Marvin Bagley III will begin his second year in the league, the 2019-20 season, with a preseason trip to India for a couple of exhibition games against the Indiana Pacers.

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Fast facts: Kings' Buddy Hield

Hield had a career year last season, one that was the Kings' most successful campaign since 2006.

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Fast Facts: Kings' guard De'Aaron Fox

De'Aaron Fox is an integral part of the 2019-20 roster for the Sacramento Kings, one of two teams competing in the first-ever NBA India Games.

Yash Matange

10 Biggest Kings games to watch this season

The team will have one nationally televised game on ESPN while seven additional games will be broadcasted on NBA TV.

Yash Matange

NBA India Games' tickets to go on sale on Aug. 13

Fans Can Visit www.bookmyshow.com to Register Interest for Tickets and Information.

Official Release

Trip to Mumbai highlights Kings' preseason schedule

Two games against the Indiana Pacers in Mumbai highlights the full five-game preseason schedule for the Kings.

Kings Media Release

Divisional Rankings: Did Clippers or Lakers win offseason?

After a busy offseason, the Pacific Division has a case for being the most talented in the NBA from top to bottom. Which team's moves put them in the best position to contend for a title?

Gilbert McGregor

Summer League Roundup – Day 3

Catch up on all the action from the final day of the Salt Lake City Summer League and California Classic.

Benyam Kidane

Summer League Roundup – Day 2

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League with the Spurs, Jazz, Lakers and Heat all picking up wins.

Kyle Irving

Summer League Roundup - Day 1

Catch up on all the action from the opening day of Summer League, with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Heat and Kings all picking up wins.

Benyam Kidane

Joseph agrees to 3-year deal with Kings

The Kings will be the fourth team of Joseph's career after previously playing for the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers.

Yash Matange

Report: Barnes re-sign and Ariza joins Kings

Harrison Barnes and Trevor Ariza will help the Kings young core in Sacramento.

Carlan Gay

Recapping Draft Day 2019 for the Kings

On a busy 2019 Draft Day in the NBA, here's a gist of all the transactions by the Sacramento Kings, a team set to participate in the 2019 NBA India Games this October.

Yash Matange

10 most notable moments from the Kings' season

The 2018-19 season was a very promising one for the Sacramento Kings. Before we look forward to their 2019-20 campaign under a new coaching staff, we take a look back at ten notable moments from a great season.

Yash Matange

Barnes declines player option; to become free agent

The former champion had a player option of $25.1M for next season.

Yash Matange

Kings add Indo-Canadian coach Roy Rana

The report also suggests that Roy Rana is one of three coaches added as assistants to the Kings' coaching staff

Yash Matange

Q&A with Harrison Barnes

I spoke to Harrison Barnes about preparing for the NBA India Games, the high-flying Sacramento Kings, how the Warriors revolutionised NBA basketball, and the playoff series he will never forget.

Karan Madhok

Barnes visits the Taj Mahal in Agra

The Sacramento Kings' forward is in India to promote the continued growth of basketball in the country ahead of the NBA India Games 2019.

Yash Matange

Barnes plays cricket, eats Samosa's in Mumbai

Get a run through of the exciting couple of days that the former NBA Champion spent in Mumbai.

Yash Matange

Harrison Barnes attends the RF Jr. NBA National Finals

The Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA National Finals were conducted at the NBA Academy India courts at the Jaypee Greens Integrated Sports Complex in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).

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Fast Facts: Who is Harrison Barnes?

The 2015 NBA Champion is part of the Kings' current roster, one of the two teams set to play in the first-ever NBA India Games - a couple of 2019 preseason games between the Kings and the Indiana Pacers.

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NBA Champion Harrison Barnes to visit India

Barnes to attend Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA National Finals, ACG NBA Jump National Finals and make appearances on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3’s NBA Wraparound Shows

Official Release

NBA to play first-ever games in India

Historic NBA India Games 2019 to Feature the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers on Oct. 4 and 5 in Mumbai

Official Release

Kings officially hire Luke Walton as new coach

Luke Walton is the franchise's 10th head coach since Rick Adelman was fired in 2006.

Yash Matange

Reports: Walton to become Kings next head coach

Reports indicate that Walton is set to lead the Kings after amassing a 98-148 record in three years as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Gilbert McGregor

Thursday recap: Top performers & highlights

On the final gameday of the 2018-19 NBA season, 22 teams will be in action and a number of playoff spots will be up for grabs. Follow along throughout the night for final scores and highlights from all 11 games.

NBA.com Staff

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights

NBA.com Staff

Hall of Fame class of 2019 announced

Finalists Chris Webber, Marques Johnson and Ben Wallace were not selected.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There's a jam-packed slate this Saturday with 13 games, headlined by a handful of Eastern Conference games barring playoff implications

NBA.com Staff

Cousins shines vs. Lakers, Hield leads Kings past Cavs

Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks' thrilling win over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors' highlights filled road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Despite playoff elimination, Kings have a bright future

The Sacramento Kings, who travel to India in October this year for two preseason games, have a very bright future ahead despite missing the playoffs for the 13th straight season.

Yash Matange

Rockets shoot NBA record 26 3's, beat Kings by 25

The Houston Rockets won their 50th game of the season, recording at least 50 wins for the third straight season and they did it in record-breaking fashion from beyond the arc.

Yash Matange

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

There were seven games on deck today. Follow along for updated scores and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Harden records fifth career 50-point triple-double

Harden led the Rockets to a victory over the Kings on Sunday with 50 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. It's the fifth time in his career that he's scored 50 points and recorded a triple-double in the same game, the most in NBA history.

Scott Rafferty

Wednesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With a full 10-game schedule on deck, follow along below for box scores, results and highlights from a full slate of action.

NBA.com Staff

Triple threat: Luka ties Magic

Doncic recorded his seventh triple-double of the season on Tuesday to the tune of 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists against the Kings.

Scott Rafferty

Lakers snap losing streak behind LBJ's triple-double

The Lakers also snapped their 5-game home losing streak behind a triple-double from LeBron James and a red-hot third quarter from Kyle Kuzma.

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Russell stars in Nets' biggest comeback win ever

The All-Star also dished out 12 assists helping the Nets snap a three-game losing streak and sweep the season series with the Sacramento Kings.

Yash Matange

Monday recap: Top performers & highlights

There are eight games to look forward to on Monday, starting with LeBron James making his Madison Square Garden debut as a member of the Lakers. Follow along for updated scores and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday recap: Top performers & highlights

There is eight games of NBA action headlined by two second-year stars Ben Simmons and De'Aaron Fox going head-to-head in Philadelphia.

NBA.com Staff

76ers move into third seed with win over Kings

The Philadelphia 76ers improve to 28-9 at home with a 123-114 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Benyam Kidane

Celtics pull off comeback win over Kings

The Boston Celtics overcame a gallant Sacramento Kings as they flipped the script in the second half to record the victory and keep pressure on the Eastern Conference top four.

James McKern

Tuesday recap: Top performers & highlights

With six games on deck today, we've got you covered with scores, highlights and the biggest storylines from the action.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday Recap: Top performers & highlights

We had seven games of NBA action today, highlighted by two Western Conference games with heavy playoff implications – Nuggets at Spurs and Lakers vs. Clippers

NBA.com Staff

How Tuesday's results affect Lakers' playoff hopes

The Lakers loss to the Clippers puts them at a 1% chance to make the playoffs – the same odds as the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kyle Irving

Saturday recap: Top highlights & performers

There were seven games of NBA action on Saturday with some of the top teams and players on display, highlighted by a matchup between two of the best players in the game today.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday Recap: Top performers & highlights

With 11 games on the NBA slate today, we had plenty of NBA action on deck. Catch up on all the scores and highlights from the day's games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

West Playoff Race: Lakers and Spurs pick up key wins

The Los Angeles Lakers keep their playoff hopes alive, with a much-needed 125-119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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West Playoff Race: Kings, Lakers, Spurs suffer crucial losses

All teams in contention for the final couple of Playoff spots in the Western Conference took the court on Tuesday.

Yash Matange

What to watch post-All-Star break

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, we can now focus on the final stretch of the regular season. Take a look at four things to watch for leading up to the 2019 NBA Playoffs.

Kyle Irving

Curry drains 10 threes as Warriors edge Kings

It came right down to the wire, but the Golden State Warriors escaped with a 125-123 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Benyam Kidane

Interview with Kings' owner Vivek Ranadivé

Four Kings players participated in All-Star weekend, tied for the most among any team. With the Kings trending upwards and the India Games scheduled for next fall, it was the perfect opportunity to catch up with the Kings' owner and India's most influential NBA figure.

Vinayak Iyer

Breaking down the Kings' remaining schedule

The Sacramento Kings have the 10th easiest schedule in the league. Will the young team take the franchise to the Playoffs for the first time in 12 years?

Yash Matange

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