James Ham
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Kings Insider for ESPN 1320 and The Kings Beat. Long time beat writer, podcaster and radio personality covering the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
1-4. One of the Kings' basic goals is to take care of their home court. With their embarrassing 133-100 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, the Kings dropped their fourth straight to finish the homestand 1-4. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings fell to 3-9 on the season:
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
1-4. One of the Kings' basic goals is to take care of their home court. With their embarrassing 133-100 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, the Kings dropped their fourth straight to finish the homestand 1-4. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings fell to 3-9 on the season:
Kings fall apart in the second, trail the Hawks 66-46 heading to the half. Keon Ellis leads with 9 points. 8 points for Sabonis and Schröder. 12 Kings turnovers leading to 14 points for the Hawks. Kings outscored 29-12 in the second.
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Kings fall apart in the second, trail the Hawks 66-46 heading to the half. Keon Ellis leads with 9 points. 8 points for Sabonis and Schröder. 12 Kings turnovers leading to 14 points for the Hawks. Kings outscored 29-12 in the second.
Kings trail the Hawks 37-34 after 1Q. Sabonis and Schröder lead the way with 8 points each. Ellis has 6 points. Great effort by the second unit after the Kings fell behind by 15 early.
November 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Kings trail the Hawks 37-34 after 1Q. Sabonis and Schröder lead the way with 8 points each. Ellis has 6 points. Great effort by the second unit after the Kings fell behind by 15 early.
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Atlanta Hawks, 11/12
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Atlanta Hawks, 11/12
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Atlanta Hawks, 11/12
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Atlanta Hawks, 11/12
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
Better effort, same result. The Kings dropped their third straight game Tuesday night, falling by the final of 122-108 to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Here are six quick thoughts as Sacramento fell to 3-8 on the season, including 2-4 at Golden 1 Center:
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Better effort, same result. The Kings dropped their third straight game Tuesday night, falling by the final of 122-108 to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Here are six quick thoughts as Sacramento fell to 3-8 on the season, including 2-4 at Golden 1 Center:
Kings trail the Nuggets 85-82 heading to the fourth. Sabonis leads with 15 points. Eubanks has 14 points and 7 rebounds. 10 points each for Monk, DeRozan and LaVine.
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Kings trail the Nuggets 85-82 heading to the fourth. Sabonis leads with 15 points. Eubanks has 14 points and 7 rebounds. 10 points each for Monk, DeRozan and LaVine.
Kings trail the Nuggets 60-56 heading to the half. Sabonis has 13 points to pace the Kings, but also 3 fouls. 10 points for Monk off the bench and 8 points for LaVine.
November 12, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Kings trail the Nuggets 60-56 heading to the half. Sabonis has 13 points to pace the Kings, but also 3 fouls. 10 points for Monk off the bench and 8 points for LaVine.
Kings rally to take a 34-33 lead after 1Q. Sabonis leads with 11 points. 8 points for Malik Monk off the bench. Westbrook has 2 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds.
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Kings rally to take a 34-33 lead after 1Q. Sabonis leads with 11 points. 8 points for Malik Monk off the bench. Westbrook has 2 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds.
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Denver Nuggets, 11/11
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Devin Carter (Illness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Denver Nuggets, 11/11
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Devin Carter (Illness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Denver Nuggets, 11/11
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Devin Carter (Illness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Denver Nuggets, 11/11
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Devin Carter (Illness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
According to the NBA’s injury report, Domantas Sabonis is questionable again for tomorrow’s game with a left ribcage contusion. Keegan Murray remains out.
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 AM
According to the NBA’s injury report, Domantas Sabonis is questionable again for tomorrow’s game with a left ribcage contusion. Keegan Murray remains out.
Messed around and got thumped. The Kings hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening and flat out didn't compete. The T-Wolves put the game away early, coming away with a 144-117 win. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings fell to 3-7 on the season:
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Messed around and got thumped. The Kings hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening and flat out didn't compete. The T-Wolves put the game away early, coming away with a 144-117 win. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings fell to 3-7 on the season:
Kings give up another 40 point quarter, trail the T-Wolves 71-54 heading to the half. LaVine has 17 points. DeRozan has 13 points and Sabonis is up to 11 points and 7 rebounds. Defensive woes continue.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Kings give up another 40 point quarter, trail the T-Wolves 71-54 heading to the half. LaVine has 17 points. DeRozan has 13 points and Sabonis is up to 11 points and 7 rebounds. Defensive woes continue.
Kings trail the T-Wolves 31-25 after 1Q. LaVine buzzer beater gives him a team high 9 points. 7 points for DeRozan. Kings hit just 37.5% from the field.
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Kings trail the T-Wolves 31-25 after 1Q. LaVine buzzer beater gives him a team high 9 points. 7 points for DeRozan. Kings hit just 37.5% from the field.
Domantas Sabonis has been upgraded to available.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Domantas Sabonis has been upgraded to available.
Ep. 261 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings struggle through early schedule, defensive woes continue. With Sean Cunningham and Brenden Nunes kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/kings-stru...
Kings struggle through early schedule, defensive woes continue
Ep. 261 of The Kings Beat Podcast
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November 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Ep. 261 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Kings struggle through early schedule, defensive woes continue. With Sean Cunningham and Brenden Nunes kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/kings-stru...
Domantas Sabonis (rib contusion) is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Timberwolves. Keegan Murray (thumb) remains out.
November 9, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Domantas Sabonis (rib contusion) is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Timberwolves. Keegan Murray (thumb) remains out.
The Kings gave the Thunder all they could handle for about 12 minutes. The next 36 were all OKC. In their first Cup game of the season, the Kings fell to the Champs by a final of 132-101. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings dropped to 3-6 on the year:
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
The Kings gave the Thunder all they could handle for about 12 minutes. The next 36 were all OKC. In their first Cup game of the season, the Kings fell to the Champs by a final of 132-101. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings dropped to 3-6 on the year:
Kings trail OKC 98-83 heading to the fourth. 21 points and 8 assists for Westbrook. 18 points for DeRozan on 4-for-7 from 3. Eubanks has 16 points and Monk has 15.
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Kings trail OKC 98-83 heading to the fourth. 21 points and 8 assists for Westbrook. 18 points for DeRozan on 4-for-7 from 3. Eubanks has 16 points and Monk has 15.
Kings give up 40 points in the second, trail the Thunder 70-56 heading to the half. Westbrook leads with 16 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds 11 points for DeRozan and 10 for Eubanks.
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Kings give up 40 points in the second, trail the Thunder 70-56 heading to the half. Westbrook leads with 16 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds 11 points for DeRozan and 10 for Eubanks.
Kings lead the Thunder 32-30 after 1Q. 11 points for Russell Westbrook. 9 points on 3-for-3 from three for Malik Monk. 6 points for Drew Eubanks starting for Sabonis.
November 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Kings lead the Thunder 32-30 after 1Q. 11 points for Russell Westbrook. 9 points on 3-for-3 from three for Malik Monk. 6 points for Drew Eubanks starting for Sabonis.
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 11/7
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 11/7
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 PM
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 11/7
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 11/7
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT