Every time Taylor Hawkins would cover Queen’s “Somebody to Love” and Dave Grohl took over on drums while Taylor sang his heart out, absolute chills. RIP Taylor.
Luka Doncic as he puts away the Kings tonight in Sacramento with his final free throw, then as the final horn sounds, waves goodbye to former Kings GM Vlade Divac seated courtside and says "he shoulda' drafted me."
Kings coach Luke Walton after picking up a technical in the 3rd quarter, calls over to Luka Doncic and says:
"Hey Luka, do me a favor, give him your autograph after the game. (points at official) - He's a fan, he's a fan of yours." 😂😂
Before tonight's game tipped-off with the Kings and Nuggets in Sacramento, both teams joined arm-in-arm in support of Kings C Alex Len, whose home country of Ukraine has been invaded by Russia.
Their message: "NO WAR."
As much fun as it was to see a visiting player like Russell Westbrook of the Lakers last night identified as the “Cold as Ice” player of the game, a source with the NBA tells me that the bit used by the Kings will not be allowed to continue.
Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton gives his thoughts on Wednesday's breaching of the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC, the police not being held accountable in the shooting of Jacob Blake in WI & the win over the Bulls.
@TyHaliburton22
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The NBA’s last two minute report confirms that Stephen Curry traveled with 16.6 secs to play last night, as well as Kevin Huerter being fouled by Klay Thompson on the final play. Neither was whistled by the officials.
Just spoke to Iman Shumpert - he says goodbye to Kings former teammates and Sacramento fans. Talks about the impace he had and said the Kings get to keep 'The Scores' nickname. Full video to come
A Sacramento Kings player will cover the funeral expenses for the four victims from Monday's shooting inside a church in Sacramento, according to multiple sources.
That player wants to remain anonymous out of the respect for the privacy of those families.
Harry Giles returns to Sacramento and is making the rounds before his pregame warmups which includes a long hug with De’Aaron Fox.
@HGiiizzle
@swipathefox
Despite the Kings loss to the Cavs, Sacramento rookie Neemias Queta picked up his first extended minutes in the NBA, finishing with 11 points, 5 boards and one big steal down the stretch with all of Portugal paying attention to tonight's game.
Following the Nets' loss to the Kings, Harry Giles felt the love from Sacramento, his former teammates and he showed the love right back to the fans in this city.
Contract extension negotiations continued at today's Sacramento Kings Fan Fest, as Buddy Hield sends a stern message to GM Vlade Divac 💰💸😅
(sarcasm obvi - still funny)
Kevin Lee walked out to the new Kanye West track "Use This Gospel" - and he used the Kenny G sax on the back end too. I'm going out on a limb here, but I believe that's the 1st time a UFC fighter walked out to Kenny G.
RB Devontae Booker, the Sacramento native (Grant HS), formerly of the Denver Broncos, intends to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders - pending physical, sources tell me.
When I asked Terence Davis about what the environment is going to be like Sunday for Game 7 in Sacramento at Golden 1 Center, you can hear De'Aaron Fox weigh-in from the next locker over.
"OH, IT'S ABOUT TO BE SO F-ING LOUD!"
Part of my conversation this morning with De'Aaron Fox, who is plenty excited about the offseason additions for his Sacramento Kings.
Especially about the signing of Malik Monk; one of his closest friendships dating back to middle school.
@AhmadMonk
@swipathefox
Domantas Sabonis, looking like a boxer or UFC fighter after tonight's Game 6 win over the Warriors, talks about forcing a Game 7 on Sunday, how proud he is of his team to overcome his struggles, the frustrations he had and the scene he's expecting on Sunday at Golden 1 Center.
Malik Monk on the Kings season coming to an end at the hands of the defending champion Warriors in Game 7. Says this is the beginning for his Sacramento squad and wants this to sting the entire offseason.
It's encouraging to see that Adele is just like the rest of us when Dua Lipa's "Levitating" comes on; even while she sits courtside at the Western Conference Finals in San Francisco.
@Adele
@DUALIPA
Since my video below of Masai Ujiri has received so much attention moments before the altercation with the Sheriff, these two photos more clearly illustrate the Raptors’ GM with his credentials in hand.
#NBAFinals
And here's what coaching looks like. Kings coach Mike Brown holding players accountable, addressing bad habits, having the attention to detail and teaching.
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When hoops is life, but so is orange chicken.
Harry Giles shows up to sit courtside with his Kings family with Panda Express in hand. 🤣🤣
@HGiiizzle
also attempts to get De'Aaron Fox to join them. Instead, Giles moves over to him & Marvin Bagley. Never change, Harry!
Tyrese Haliburton said he spent the last two days getting deep into
@nba_topshot
& encouraged his Kings team & us in the media to do so too. He even shared some advice to collectors.
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Day one of training camp in Sacramento concludes as new Kings head coach Mike Brown goes old school, requiring three consecutive players each sink two free throws to end practice or the whole team runs (1/2)
Tristan Thompson sounds off on the "unacceptable" 10 point loss to the Timberwolves tonight & the Kings 1-3 road trip against opponents that aren't trying to compete on the same level as his team wants to.
De'Aaron Fox has some of the best interactions that a professional athlete can have with kids. The old saying goes, 'kids say the darnedest things' - that they do. And a lesson learned in this video below: avoid bringing a Stephen Curry ball to a
@swipathefox
camp 🤣😂💯
Former Kings players Vlade Divac, Brad Miller, Jason Williams, Jason Thompson, Harold Pressley and Bobby Jackson in the building for Game 1 tonight. Other celebrities on hand will include Barry Bonds and 50 Cent.
Logan Murdock, who covered the Warriors where he got to know Mike Brown, was back in Sacramento, where he cut his NBA teeth. The Kings coach learned about his beginnings alongside the likes of me,
@sam_amick
& the late legend Marty McNeal, to name a few.
@loganmmurdock
Multiple sources told me that Marvin Bagley III refused to check into Sunday's game when Luke Walton called upon him in the second half vs. the Suns.
I didn't report it, wanting to first talk to the Kings coach.
Walton said he & Marvin are in communication and has to be ready
Tonight’s loss is one thing, but the Kings players leaving Keon Ellis to once again be the one to have to answer for another blowout loss this season is just embarrassing.
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown speaks about the memory of Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic, whom he spent time with during his time with the organization. Milojevic passed away this morning in Salt Lake City.
Malik Monk explains his thumbs down moment with Kings teammate Keegan Murray tonight after his big 3-pointer in front of the Nuggets bench. And to the surprise of nobody, it's quite funny.
My chat with Harry Giles about his desire to resume his NBA career at 25-years-old, his time with the Kings, departure from the league and, now healthy, his journey to his workout in Las Vegas.
"I've got that fire back again."
@HGiiizzle
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Had to wake up to see the final Ichiro Suzuki game in Major League Baseball, and fittingly ends in Japan as his young teammate, Japanese ace pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, makes his MLB debut with the Mariners. Gotta’ love baseball.
Tyrese Haliburton went in search of a HS football game in the Sacramento area and found it here in Folsom, checking out rivalry game between the Bulldogs & the Oak Ridge Trojans.
@TyHaliburton22
Last night Iman Shumpert let his Kings teammate & fellow rapper Marvin Bagley III hear a new track he's working. The track was great, but since Shump said it wasn't quite ready yet, I made this instead...
@imanshumpert
@MB3FIVE
@SacramentoKings
@carlyraejepsen
A lot of mutual respect and love between the Kings and Warriors following Game 7. Steve Kerr and Mike Brown, Stephen Curry and De'Aaron Fox and a long embrace from Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green.
Kyle Guy, who was with the Kings until entering free agency, is on the summer league squad for the Golden State Warriors beginning with the California Classic, which tips off Tuesday at Golden 1 Center
Catching up with former UC Davis WR Keelan Doss at halftime of their season opener at Cal. Doss talks about receiving the news today that he was among the Oakland Raiders final cuts & he's optimistic about his next NFL opportunity.
@keelandoss
@UCDavisAggies
Iman Shumpert on what his motivation was while paying a visit to the Portland Trail Blazers locker room on Monday night following his Kings win.
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Bucks and Kings ending as tempers flare in the closing seconds. An altercation between Trey Lyles and Brook Lopez. Both players have been ejected after officials review.
Klay Thompson speaks with reporters on Sunday about his Warriors Game 1 loss to the Kings last night, the emphasis on boxing out more in Game 2 & bristles at questions regarding shot selection.
Not trying to spin folks here, but I’m impressed that the Kings were able to trade essentially ONE player they TRULY valued and turn that into a legit all-star caliber player right now, and do so without moving their first round picks.
I asked Yogi Ferrell about it having to be pretty special to hear his name chanted in that 4th quarter by Sacramento fans: "That was pretty cool, actually. I've never had a chant like that before, but when you got the whole arena saying your name, that's pretty special."
Sacramento native (Laguna Creek HS) & San Diego State star Malik Pope will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers for Summer League, according to sources. That means he'll be playing in his hometown during the California Classic - before heading to Vegas.
Iman Shumpert said he brought in his NBA championship ring that he won as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, into the locker room the other day to show his Kings teammates to illustrate all that matters in this league is winning.
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The lasting image from a pretty successful Sacramento Kings debut for Domantas Sabonis after last night’s win over the Timberwolves. A new era has begun.
The final game in Sacramento for Kobe Bryant back in 2016. An incredible atmosphere & the crowd was amazing - showed the proper respect for an amazing competitor who, so many times, broke their hearts over the years. 💔
#RIPMamba
The eve before the NBA season tips-off, Golden 1 Center fires up the beam tonight in Sacramento. First NBA games on Tuesday, Kings season starts Wednesday in Utah, Sac home opener Friday vs. Golden State.
Domantas Sabonis, speaking in 3 languages, talks about Sunday's All-Star game, opposing De'Aaron Fox making his All-Star debut, his weekend in SLC, Kevin Huerter's lackluster showing in the 3-point contest & the remaining 25 games of the regular season as his Kings look to make…
I attended Harry Giles workout yesterday & sat-down with him for an extended discussion about his desire to get back to the NBA, reflect on his journey, which includes his time with the Sacramento Kings. More to come & entire interview to be shared soon.
@HGiiizzle
My favorite thing about today's Kings practice:
Kosta Koufos vs. Buddy Hield.
This video illustrates a few things.
1.
@buddyhield
is fearless
2. Teammates were captivated.
3.
@kostakoufos
was locked in.
And most important - this team's chemistry is really rock solid.
Following last night's 10th straight win, I had to catch up with Talanoa Hufanga, donning De'Aaron Fox's jersey in the 49ers locker room, to talk about his "family ties" to the Kings star, as well him attending a game recently in Sacramento.
@TalanoaHufanga
@swipathefox
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has been named the Most Valuable Player of NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022.
Murray averaged 23.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 50.0% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range in four games in Las Vegas.
Former Folsom HS star Jordan Ford has agreed to a training camp deal with the Sacramento Kings.
After a productive season with G League Stockton & a stellar outing in summer league, league sources say Ford has a good shot to secure a two-way contract with his hometown team.
Multiple sources confirm that Sac State has held a first interview with Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby for their head coaching position. The next step is for the former Arizona star to visit the campus.
@GoodmanHoops
first with the news.
Anjali Ranadive, daughter of Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive, is the new Assistant General Manager of the G League Stockton Kings, according to multiple sources. She is with the Kings in Chicago for the week’s NBA Draft Combine.
The Sacramento Kings will not be bringing in Sasha Vezenkov for the 2022-23 NBA season, sources say. The team will continue to monitor him in the upcoming season and hold his draft rights and the possibility exists to bring him into next season.
De’Aaron Fox on his All-Star experience, going scoreless, missing the dunk, opposing Domantas Sabonis & Kevin Huerter’s rough shooting night in the 3-point contest
Mike Brown received 100% of the first place vote and becomes the first head coach to win the award unanimously. Impressive result after an impressive first season in Sacramento.
The Kings get a national TV game on TNT. The network dropped the Jazz and Knicks game (good idea) in favor of the Kings and Nets on Nov. 15 in Sacramento. Tip time now 7:30p
Briefly catching up with Tyrese Haliburton at Las Vegas Summer League, where we chat about his new Indiana Pacers team, moving on from the Kings after February's trade & his love for Sacramento.
"My feeling towards the organization (and) the fans are completely different."
According to sources, Kings forward Trey Lyles has been cleared to resume basketball activities after undergoing a re-evaluation of his left calf strain. He is working through the reconditioning process and his return to play will be based on his progression.