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December 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM

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Iowa has a high-scoring, eccentric forward the Kings need to be watching

Alvaro Folgueiras is a unique and interesting power forward who has the right combination of 3&D skills with a high basketball IQ to help the Sacramento Kings.

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December 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM

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A surprising player was left out of the Kings' rotation in a narrow loss

Head coach Doug Christie made the surprising choice to bench Malik Monk against the Blazers, and it may have been the right call.

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December 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM

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Former Bulls star may be on the move again before the trade deadline

Things are crumbling in Sac Town, and DeMar could be on the move.

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December 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM

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Two Kings' guards proved age ain't nothin' but a number against the Blazers

The Sacramento Kings may have lost to the Blazers, but Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan showed they are still a pair of elite players.

December 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM

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Kings Fall To Portland: What We Learned In Thrilling Loss

The Sacramento Kings fought back dramatically with a late surge, but fell to the Portland Trail Blazers in an overtime thriller.

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December 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM

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Doug Christie explains decision to bench team leader Malik Monk in Kings' OT loss to Trail Blazers

Kings coach Doug Christie explained the decision to bench Malik Monk in Sacramento's heartbreaking overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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December 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM

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Doug Christie explains decision to bench team leader Malik Monk in Kings' OT loss to Trail Blazers

Kings coach Doug Christie explained the decision to bench Malik Monk in Sacramento's heartbreaking overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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December 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM

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Malik Monk gets benched as Kings trade rumors continue

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk did not play in Portland on Thursday, as head coach Doug Christie opted to play Keon Ellis instead.

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December 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM

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Deni Avdija comes through at line as Kings fall to Blazers in OT

The Sacramento Kings fought hard but were unable to complete a comeback as they fell 134-133 to the Trail Blazers in overtime.

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December 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM

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Could Sacramento Kings rookie Maxime Raynaud the team’s future at the center position?

Allen discusses whether Sacramento Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud could be the Kings' future at the position.

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December 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM

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Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie explains decision to bench Malik Monk

Here’s why Monk, the runner-up for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 2023-24, did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Trail Blazers.

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December 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM

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Kings make huge comeback, bold ‘coaching decision’ in crazy loss to Blazers

Interesting lineup changes, a huge comeback and a questionable call were big talking points following the Kings’ overtime loss to the Blazers.

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December 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM

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Minimal contact, ticky tack foul call to decide the game with FTs. But of course the league sided with officials lmao
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NBA Addresses Controversial Call in Final Seconds of Kings vs. Trail Blazers

The Sacramento Kings suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, losing 134-133 in overtime after Deni Avdija knocked down th

December 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM

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NBA Insider Reports Kings Are Active In Trade Talks, Not Desperate

Ahead of what appears to be a busy trade deadline for the Sacramento Kings, it's been reported that the Kings aren't planning on using one of their best trade a

December 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM

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Kings Significantly Drop in ESPN's Latest NBA Power Rankings

With their latest loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Sacramento Kings have won just one of their last eight games. Now sitting tied for second-to-last plac

December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM

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Kings Rule Out Two Starters in Injury Report vs. Trail Blazers

The Sacramento Kings have now lost six of their last seven games after getting taken down by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but they are now heading into a pair of

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December 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM

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Michigan's big man could be the monster center the Kings need

Aday Mara of the Michigan Wolverines could be the giant the Sacramento Kings need on the roster.

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December 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM

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Breaking Down the Latest Sacramento Kings Trade Rumors, with Jerry Reynolds - The Kings Herald

The Kings Herald Show returns with Jerry Reynolds, Will Griffith, and Tony Xypteras to break down the various trade rumors surrounding the Sacramento Kings as we look ahead to the NBA trade deadline, ...

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December 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM

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Kings Roundtable: Could trades turn Sacaramento's season around?

Could the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings turn their season around by trading for someone like LaMelo Ball at the trade deadline?

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December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM

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Bobby Marks on Sacramento Kings G Keon Ellis' trade value

ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joined The Drive Guys to talk about the struggling Sacramento Kings as trade season inches closer.

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December 18, 2025 at 11:47 PM

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Amick: Sacramento Kings G Keon Ellis popular in trade talks

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk all things NBA and Sacramento Kings as trade season begins.

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December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM

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Kings vs. Trail Blazers: Sacramento injury updates and keys to the game

TV, odds, injury reports, matchups and more as the Sacramento Kings prepare to visit the Portland Trail Blazers.

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December 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM

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Dan Favale: Can The Kings Get A First Round Pick For Keon Ellis

On today's edition of The Allen Stiles Show, Bleacher Report's Dan Favale joined the show to discuss the Sacramento Kings' upcoming trade market. Could they get a first-round pick for Keon Ellis or ju...