The latest @lockedonkings.bsky.social Kings fall, but rookie Maxime Raynaud EXPANDS HIS GAME and gives hope for the future. youtu.be/gyCBXNYucvo?...

The Kings came out slow, woke up in the second quarter and then got stuck in neutral in the second half Thursday night against the 76ers. Philadelphia, didn't have the same inconsistency problems and ran the Kings over for a 139-118 victory. Here are six quick thoughts:

Kings trail big heading to the fourth. It's 107-89 Sixers. 21 points for Raynaud. 13 for DeRozan (all in the third). 12 points for Plowden and 11 for Westbrook.

The 76ers jumped all over the Kings in the first, outscoring the home team 45-33. Max Raynaud leads with 9 points. 8 points for Daeqwon Plowden.

TANKERS, INJURIES and CHAOS, is this the worst season of Kings basketball in the Sacramento era? youtu.be/7u7Oz3HSl68?...

On the NBA's injury report, Nique Clifford is questionable for tomorrow night's Kings/Sixers game with left hamstring soreness. Malik Monk is also questionable with a right ankle sprain.

Drew Eubanks medical update- he underwent surgery on his left thumb and is out for the remainder of the season:

The latest on @lockedonkings.bsky.social - FRENCH CONNECTION, Maxime Raynaud battles Victor Wembanyama in Kings lopsided loss to Spurs youtu.be/O_CRRBYQXgA?...

Over early. The San Antonio Spurs walked into Golden 1 Center with a purpose. This wasn't a matchup against the Jazz or Pacers. The Spurs are a bonafide contender and they ran over the hometown Kings to the tune of 132-104. Here are six quick thoughts from a St. Patty's Day drubbing:

Kings trail the Spurs 112-81 heading to the fourth. Raynaud leads the Kings with 26 points. Clifford has 10 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. 12 points for McDermott off the bench and 10 for Plowden.

Kings get crushed by the Spurs in the first half to the tune of 78-47. 10 points each for Raynaud and Plowden.

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Malik Monk is listed as questionable on the NBA's injury report for tomorrow's Kings/Spurs game. Devin Carter is OUT. Russell Westbrook is not on the injury report. Sabonis, Hunter, LaVine, Murray, Eubanks all out due to long term injuries.

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From last night on @lockedonkings.bsky.social - Kings beat Utah Jazz team in FULL TANK MODE, pick up win No. 18 youtu.be/trkWXPZvm6g?...

Just as the Jazz drew it up. In a battle of shorthanded teams looking for an exit ramp, the Kings chose to ride with veteran players to come away with a 116-111 win.Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings climb up the standings at the wrong time and move to 18-51 on the season:

Kings lead the Jazz 89-88 heading to the fourth. 26 points for DeRozan. 16 points each for Achiuwa and Hayes. Clifford has 10 points and Max Raynaud has 8 points and 10 boards.

Kings take a 54-49 lead over the Jazz into the half. 18 points for DeRozan. 8 points each for Achiuwa, Clifford and Hayes.

Kings trail the Jazz 28-26 after 1Q. DeRozan scored the first 10 points for Sacramento to lead the way. 5 points for Killian Hayes and 4 points for Precious Achiuwa.

Drew Eubanks medical update. He underwent surgery for a UCL injury in his left thumb:

Starters:

Kings make Killian Hayes signing official:

The Kings will suit up 8 players today:

The latest from @lockedonkings - Kings choose the WRONG TIME to start winning after dispatching red hot Clippers youtu.be/fEEVzQzlgns?...

Unexpected. The Kings led by as many as 20 points against a red hot Clippers team and then held on for dear life down the stretch to pick up win No. 17 on the season. Here are six quick thoughts as Sacramento come away with a 118-109 win at Intuit Dome:

Kings stunning the Clippers on their home floor, taking a lead 92-75 heading to the fourth. 25 points and 10 rebounds for Precious Achiuwa. 21 points nad 5 rebounds for Maxime Raynaud. 18 points and 5 assists for DeMar DeRozan.

Kings lead the Clippers 68-54 heading to the half. Precious Achiuwa has 18 points. 14 points for DeMar DeRozan and 13 for Maxime Raynaud. Russell Westbrook has 7 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.

Kings lead the Clippers 33-31 after 1Q. Max Raynaud leads with 9 points. DeMar DeRozan has 8 points and Precious Achiuwa has 7. Kings finish the first quarter with 10 assists on 14 made buckets.

Starters:

Dylan Cardwell is no longer on the Kings' injury report. He is available for tonight's game. Malik Monk is listed as questionable. Drew Eubanks is out due to left thumb soreness. Devin Carter is out as well with right calf soreness.

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When you have 16 wins on the season, 2 in a row is a streak. That streak officially came to an end Wednesday night with the Kings ran out of gas against a talented Charlotte Hornets team, falling by a final of 117-109. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings drop to 16-51 on the season:

From Kings: With his field goal at the 2:36 mark of Q3, DeMar DeRozan surpassed Tim Duncan (26,496) for 18th on the NBA's all-time scoring leaders list.

Kings trail the Hornets 90-85 heading to the fourth. DeRozan leads all scorers with 31. Daeqwon Plowden has 13 points and Precious Achiuwa has 10 points and 7 rebounds.

Kings take a 62-59 lead over the Hornets into the half. DeMar DeRozan leads with 22 points. Nique Clifford has 8 points and Killian Hayes and Daeqwon Plowden each have 7.

Kings lead the Hornets 34-30 after 1Q. DeRozan has 8 points to pace the Kings. Killian Hayes has 7 points and Doug McDermott has 2 makes from three for 6 points.

Starters:

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The latest on @LockedOnKings from late last night - From ZERO TO HERO, Devin Carter comes off the bench to star in Kings victory over the Pacers. youtu.be/FVo5dgX4bYY?...

With NSync's Joey Fatone sitting courtside with rapper 50 Cent, the Sacramento Kings came out flatter than Kyrie Irving's Earth. In a battle of two 15 win teams, the visiting Pacers showed life, until Devin Carter happened. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings win 114-109:

Kings trail the Pacers 82-72 heading to the fourth. Westbrook has 16 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds. 15 points and 10 rebounds for Raynaud and 12 points for DeMar DeRozan.

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Kings trail the Pacers 59-42 at the half. Maxime Raynaud leads Sacramento with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Westbrook has 9 points and DeRozan has 8. Kings shoot 34.7% as a team.

Ugly shooting quarter in Sacramento. Kings trail the Pacers 25-24. DeRozan leads with 8 points. Kings shoot 33.3% from the field. Pacers shoot 40.9%.

Starters:

From last night on @lockedonkings - MR. TRIPLE DOUBLE, Russell Westbrook stars in Sacramento Kings win over the Chicago Bulls. youtu.be/v1Y_Kgv_Mi8?...

No. 15. The Kings hosted the Bulls and played one of the best team games we've seen from the squad this season. The end result was a quality 126-110 victory to improve to 15-50 on the season. Here are six quick thoughts:

Kings up big heading to the fourth quarter. It's 104-89 Sacramento. Raynaud leads with 24 points. Monk has 23 off the bench. 16 points for Plowden and 14 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds for Westbrook.

Kings take a 65-51 lead into the half. Max Raynaud has 18 points and 7 boards. Malik Monk is up to 14 points off the bench. 10 points and 6 assists for Westbrook.