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Mark Haynes
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Journalist covering the Sacramento Kings for The Sacramento Observer, host of the Bleav in Kings podcast, and co-host of the Three in the Paint podcast.
Sources tell @sacobserver that Kings rookie Nique Clifford (right hamstring) is likely to play today vs. the Bucks, barring any setbacks.
November 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Ty Lawson joined The Closers to talk about Game 1 between OKC and Minnesota, SGA vs Ant-Man, his upcoming 1-on-1 matchup with Brandon Jennings, and more.

📺 Watch: youtu.be/BGZl8gz7e9k?...
May 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk and his agent, Marcus Monk, are celebrating his new sneaker deal with Peak today.
March 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Malik Monk on the Sacramento Kings' disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors.

“We can’t get punked like that at home. Yeah, that can’t happen again.”
February 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Check out the new Bleav in Kings podcast featuring former Sacramento Kings center Jason Thompson. We discuss the De’Aaron Fox for Zach LaVine trade, JT’s affection for the city of Sacramento, and much more.

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February 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Stockton Kings head coach Quinton Crawford has been named the NBA G League Coach of the Month for January.
February 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Sacramento Kings' Doug Christie discusses what he believes is the main reason for the team's turnaround since he became head coach.

“It's about them believing in each other, them fighting for each other…Everything that you're seeing them do is about a brotherhood.”
January 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Golden State Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis mentioned that Sacramento Kings fans don't like them, and he enjoys it.
January 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Tune in to the Bleav in Kings pod tomorrow morning to catch my interview with Wizards’ Richaun Holmes about returning to the Golden 1 Center, the Kings' decision to fire Mike Brown and promote Doug Christie, and more.

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January 19, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie on Malik Monk:

“I've always told him to believe in yourself. I believe in you. You are a tremendous, fantastic player.”
January 6, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Sources tell @SacObserver that Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (ankle) is expected to return to action tonight against the Golden State Warriors after missing the last two games, provided there are no setbacks before the game.
January 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Matt Barnes appeared on the Bleav in Kings podcast to discuss his thoughts on Mike Brown's firing, the addition of DeMar DeRozan, and the potential impact on the Sacramento Kings organization if De’Aaron Fox were to leave.

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#nba
December 31, 2024 at 6:18 PM
The Sacramento Kings need to eat a W like Jameis Winston.

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December 21, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Nikola Jokic referred to himself as the Cookie Monster on defense after receiving some praise from De’Aaron Fox.

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December 17, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Sources tell @SacObserver that after missing the last two games, Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (sternum bruise) plans to play against his identical twin brother Keegan Murray in tomorrow night’s game against the Sacramento Kings.
November 29, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Mike Brown expressed his thoughts after the Kings lost their third consecutive game.

#nba #sacramentokings #reels #basketball #kings
November 25, 2024 at 2:25 PM