James Ham
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League source confirms that the Kings have assigned Keegan Murray to the Stockton Kings of the G League. He has been cleared for 5-on-5 contact and plans to join the team in OKC. There is hope he will make his season debut on the back end of the Kings' 10-day road trip.
November 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
League source confirms that the Kings have assigned Keegan Murray to the Stockton Kings of the G League. He has been cleared for 5-on-5 contact and plans to join the team in OKC. There is hope he will make his season debut on the back end of the Kings' 10-day road trip.
Not that close. The Kings didn't get blown out, but they flirted with that distinction for much of the night. Playing without Victor Wembanyama the Spurs sent the Kings to their sixth straight defeat, this time by a final of 123-110. Here are six quick thoughts:
November 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Not that close. The Kings didn't get blown out, but they flirted with that distinction for much of the night. Playing without Victor Wembanyama the Spurs sent the Kings to their sixth straight defeat, this time by a final of 123-110. Here are six quick thoughts:
Kings trail the Spurs 95-85 heading to the fourth. DeRozan leads with 23 points on 10-for-11 shooting. Schröder has 17 points off the bench. Monk is up to 13 points and Sabonis has 12 points.
November 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Kings trail the Spurs 95-85 heading to the fourth. DeRozan leads with 23 points on 10-for-11 shooting. Schröder has 17 points off the bench. Monk is up to 13 points and Sabonis has 12 points.
Kings trail 67-59 heading to the half in San Antonio. DeMar DeRozan leads the way with 18 points. Schröder has 14 off the bench and Sabonis has 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Spurs 3-point barrage slowed in the second. They've outscored the Kings 27-15 from long range.
November 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Kings trail 67-59 heading to the half in San Antonio. DeMar DeRozan leads the way with 18 points. Schröder has 14 off the bench and Sabonis has 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Spurs 3-point barrage slowed in the second. They've outscored the Kings 27-15 from long range.
Dennis Schröder hits the Kings' first 3 of the first quarter. Spurs lead 36-24. DeRozan leads with 7 points. 6 each for Sabonis and Schröder. Spurs outscore the Kings 24-3 from 3.
November 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Dennis Schröder hits the Kings' first 3 of the first quarter. Spurs lead 36-24. DeRozan leads with 7 points. 6 each for Sabonis and Schröder. Spurs outscore the Kings 24-3 from 3.
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. San Antonio Spurs, 11/16
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Precious Achiuwa (Illness) - AVAILABLE
Devin Carter (Illness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. San Antonio Spurs, 11/16
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Precious Achiuwa (Illness) - AVAILABLE
Devin Carter (Illness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
November 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. San Antonio Spurs, 11/16
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Precious Achiuwa (Illness) - AVAILABLE
Devin Carter (Illness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. San Antonio Spurs, 11/16
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Precious Achiuwa (Illness) - AVAILABLE
Devin Carter (Illness) - OUT
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
No live BlueSkying or 6 quick thoughts from me tonight. I'm going to watch the game with a different eye that is partially blinded by the Timberwolves florescence floor.
November 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
No live BlueSkying or 6 quick thoughts from me tonight. I'm going to watch the game with a different eye that is partially blinded by the Timberwolves florescence floor.
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 11/14
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - AVAILABLE
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 11/14
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - AVAILABLE
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
From Kings:
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 11/14
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - AVAILABLE
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
MEDICAL UPDATE vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 11/14
Domantas Sabonis (Left Ribcage Contusion) - AVAILABLE
Malik Monk (Left Ankle Soreness) - AVAILABLE
Keegan Murray (Left Thumb UCL Surgery Recovery) - OUT
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.