KINGS NEWS
Kings' Artest has surgery to repair thumb ligament
Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest had surgery Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb. - Read More...
Lakers Trounce Kings, Win Western Conference Title
Pau Gasol had 22 points, leading MVP candidate Kobe Bryant added 20, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 124-101 Tuesday night to clinch the No. 1 seed in the West. - Read More...
Parker, Spurs Edge Out Kings
Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 on Monday night. - Read More...
Final Power Rankings Are No Surprise: The Celtics Are the Best
With three days left in the season, we present the final edition of NBA.com's Power Rankings presented by adidas. - Read More...
Kings Deal Blow to Hornets' Hopes For Top Seed
Ron Artest returned from a thumb injury to hit four clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter that helped the Sacramento Kings deal a big blow to New Orleans' hopes for the top seed in the Western Conference with a 94-91 victory over the Hornets. - Read More...
Baron Davis Leads High-Scoring Warriors Past Kings
Baron Davis had 33 points to keep the Golden State Warriors in the frantic Western Conference playoff race with their highest-scoring game of the season, a 140-132 victory over the Sacramento Kings. - Read More...
Kings center Miller to miss final games of season
Sacramento center Brad Miller will miss the final five games of the Kings' season with a stress fracture in his left leg and a bone chip in his right elbow. - Read More...
Bryant Scores 29 as Lakers Rout Kings
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Vladimir Radmanovic matched his season high with 21 and the Los Angeles Lakers stayed on track for the Pacific Division title with a 114-92 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. - Read More...
Martin Scores 36 as Kings Stun Nuggets
Kevin Martin scored 36 points despite missing Sacramento's shootaround with the stomach flu, and the Kings dealt a blow to the Denver Nuggets' playoff plans Saturday night with a surprising 118-115 win at the Pepsi Center. - Read More...
Martin Scores 26 as Kings Top Clippers
Kevin Martin hit four 3-pointers while scoring 26 points, and the Sacramento Kings avoided a four-game sweep by the last-place Los Angeles Clippers with a 110-98 victory Thursday night. - Read More...
Kings Deal Blow to Rockets Division Chances
Ron Artest scored 30 points, Kevin Martin added 27 and the Sacramento Kings dealt a blow to Houston's chances of winning the Southwest Division with a 99-98 victory over the Rockets on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Brand Could Return as Soon as Thursday But Definitely Sunday
ESPN.com reports, "Elton Brand is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Clippers this week. Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said that Brand, who has missed the entire season with an Achilles tendon injury, definitely will play Sunday against the Rockets, but the forward might return as soon as Thursday against the Kings." - Read More...
Kings' Dynamic Duo Too Much for Sonics
Kevin Martin scored 31 points, Ron Artest had 29 and the Sacramento Kings broke away in the final period for a 120-107 victory over the Seattle Supersonics on Sunday night. - Read More...
Power Rankings Mail -- Too Many Deserving Teams (on both ends)
The NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas are top-heavy ... and bottom-heavy. John Schuhmann answers mail from fans thinking their team is too low ... or too high. - Read More...
NBA Power Rankings
If you don't like John Galinsky's power rankings, don't worry. They'll change. For now, the Hornets are on top of a league in flux.
Balanced Attack Helps Grizzlies Push Past Kings
Juan Carlos Navarro scored 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 117-111 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. - Read More...
The Maloofs Give Big
On NBA.com, John Hareas writes, "On Sunday, Joe and Gavin Maloof will appear on 'Orpah's Big Give,' the red-hot ABC primetime show that airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. The 'Big Give' appearance is a natural for the Maloofs, who have more than demonstrated their philanthropic touch ever since purchasing the Kings nine years ago, donating more than $13 million to Sacramento-area charities. - Read More...
Martin Scores 34 as Kings Crown Warriors
Kevin Martin scored 34 points, Ron Artest added 26 and the Sacramento Kings snapped a three-game losing streak, beating the Golden State Warriors 122-105 Tuesday. - Read More...
Kings’ Maloof Brothers to Hand Over Princely Sum to ’Oprah’s Big Give’
Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof will appear on Sunday's episode of "Oprah's Big Give,'' the highly rated philanthropy competition produced by Oprah Winfrey in which contestants help others in need. - Read More...
Martin's 32 Points Help Kings Beat Back Late Charge by Visiting Raptors
Kevin Martin scored 32 points Sunday night to help the Kings hold off the struggling Raptors for a 106-100 victory. - Read More...
Amare Fuels Suns to Fourth Straight Win
Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth in a row Saturday night with a 127-99 rout of the Sacramento Kings. - Read More...
Kings Never Trail in Win over Blazers
Ron Artest scored 22 points and the Sacramento Kings never trailed in defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 96-85 Thursday night. - Read More...
Power Rankings Mail -- What About the Jazz?
The Jazz are right there among the top teams in the West, but can a team that is 15-20 on the road be included among those with a real shot at the NBA title? John Schuhmann tries to answer that question, as well as others about this week's NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas. - Read More...
Power rankings: Best to worst, 1-30
With 50 wins, the Celtics are a clear No. 1 in John Galinsky's power rankings. Or are they? How 'bout them Rockets?
Jefferson's Double-Double Leads T-Wolves' Win Over Kings
Al Jefferson had 21 points and 13 rebounds Friday night to help the Minnesota Timberwolves record a rare road win and snap a five-game losing streak with a 111-103 victory over the slumping Sacramento Kings. - Read More...
Kings F Ron Artest Has Thumb Surgery
Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest had surgery Thursday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb but should be ready in plenty of time for training camp. - Read More...
Power Rankings: Celtics, Lakers go 1-2
The Celtics are No. 1. The Lakers are No. 2. If John Galinsky's Power Rankings hold up, we'll be in for a renewal of a great rivalry.
Big night for Parker as Spurs edge Kings
Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 ...
Kings hurt Hornets' hopes for West's top seed
Ron Artest returned from a thumb injury to hit four clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter, and the Sacramento Kings dealt ...
Salmons Scores 18 in Rare Start as Kings Beat Blazers
John Salmons scored all of his 18 points in the second half, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 103-86 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. - Read More...
Kings’ Miller Will Miss Final Five Games
Sacramento center Brad Miller will miss the final five games of the Kings' season with a stress fracture in his left leg and a bone chip in his right elbow. - Read More...
Power Rankings: Down to the wire
The last week before the playoffs will be fun. With Kobe vs. CP3 and all the tight races, John Galinsky's power rankings are rocking.
Martin's 36 points top 'Melo's 47 as Kings deal blow to Nuggets
Kevin Martin scored 36 points despite missing Sacramento's shootaround with the stomach flu, and the Kings dealt a blow to the ...
Power Rankings Mail -- Stay the Course
John Schuhmann answers mail about this week's Power Rankings presented by adidas and gives his thoughts on the playoff format, among other topics. - Read More...
Report: Artest says he's unlikely to opt out of deal
Ron Artest says it's likely he'll remain with the Sacramento Kings next season rather than opt out of his contract. - Read More...
NBA power rankings
The West may be absurdly deep, but the road to the title just may go through the East, John Galinsky says in his power rankings.
Clippers' Elton Brand to Return as Early as Thursday
Jonathan Abrams of the LOS ANGELES TIMES reports, "Clippers forward Elton Brand is slated to make his season debut shortly, with a possible date being Thursday's visit to Sacramento against the Kings, the team said today. Brand has missed the season while recovering from a ruptured left Achilles tendon he sustained in an off-season workout in August." - Read More...
Jamison's Double Helps Wizards Overcome Kings
Antawn Jamison had 25 points and 12 rebounds Friday night for the Washington Wizards, who used a big third quarter to defeat the Sacramento Kings 114-108. - Read More...
Martin's 36 Carry Kings Over Grizzlies in OT
Kevin Martin scored 36 points and made two free throws in the closing seconds of overtime Wednesday night to give the Sacramento Kings a 107-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. - Read More...
Rockets Boost Adelman's Wins to 800 With Win Over His Former Team
Rafer Alston scored 28 points as the Rockets beat the Kings 108-100, giving coach Rick Adelman his 800th career victory. - Read More...
Spurs Clamp Down on Visiting Kings to Pick Up Second Straight Win
Tim Duncan had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the Spurs routed the Kings 102-89 on Friday night. - Read More...
After early bumps, road is smoother for Hawks, Bibby
When the Atlanta Hawks acquired Mike Bibby from the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 16, they had their first true impact point guard ...
Power rankings: Best to worst, 1-30
The Mavs are soaring, the Lakers are worrying and the Nuggets are scoring, but are any of them atop the Power Rankings?
Maloof brothers to take part in 'Oprah's Big Give'
Sacramento Kings owners Joe and Gavin Maloof are eager to let other people give away their money. - Read More...
Kings Co-Owner Gavin Maloof's Heart Is in the Game
Say what you will about Sacramento Kings co-owner Gavin Maloof. Just don't say he's heartless when it comes to his beloved, beleaguered basketball team. Judging from Maloof's racing pulse during the team's recent loss against its super-rival, the Los Angeles Lakers, Maloof's passion hasn't chilled after nearly a decade of owning the team. - Read More...
Coach of the Year Rankings: Third Edition
Byron Scott holds on to the top spot, but what did Phil Jackson do to deserve a drop to No. 3? This week's Coach of the Year rankings are sure to generate comments. - Read More...
Power Rankings: It's All About Matchups
Riding an 18-game winning streak, the Houston Rockets take over the top spot in this week's NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas. - Read More...
Oden practices with Blazers for 1st time
Greg Oden practiced with the Portland Trail Blazers for the first time since right knee surgery ended his season six months ago. Oden, the 7-foot center taken with the first pick in last year's draft, participated in offensive drills and even dunked during 45 minutes of work Wednesday. The Blazers were in Sacramento for Thursday night's game against the Kings. "It was fun," Oden told The Oregonian newspaper. "It felt good to get out there ... and I wasn't hurting at all.
Race to the MVP Mailbag: Cool To Be A Sixers Fan Again
Maurice Brooks answers questions emailed from readers about the player rankings. - Read More...
Power Rankings Mail -- Rethinking the Real Contenders
Is it time to eliminate the Suns from the group that has a realistic chance to win the championship? John Schuhmann ponders that question and answers mail about this week's NBA.com Power Rankings presented by adidas. - Read More...