Pretty awful late-game execution from Sacramento. Really tough. Six straight losses. And it's almost 11 pm.

This is the type of closing performance the Kings have been missing from DeMar DeRozan. Clutch buckets from DeRozan--a triple and mid-range jumper--have given Sacramento a one-point lead with 40.2 to go. DeRozan is up to 21 points and 5 assists on the night.

Back-to-back 20-point games for Zach LaVine in his return from an ankle injury. 20 PTS | 3 REB | 3 AST | 2 STL | 8/18 FG | 34 MIN

Dallas is shooting 38% FG and 6/23 (26%) from 3PT range... and they trail Sacramento by just 1 with 6 minutes to go. The Kings have scored just 29 points thus far in the second half.

Most 10+ point, 5+ rebound games by 2025 NBA rookies this season: Cooper Flagg - 31 Cedric Coward - 21 Derik Queen - 20 VJ Edgecombe - 19 Kon Knueppel - 19 Maxime Raynaud - 12

Another DNP-CD for Malik Monk thus far. Monk hasn't played since New Year's Day vs. Boston and hasn't logged over 19 minutes in a game since December 14th.

The Kings are pushing the pace tonight against Dallas, and it's working in their favor. Fast Break Points Sacramento: 22 Dallas: 5 Kings lead 58-46 at the break.

Precious Achiuwa coast-to-coast poster!?! At this hour?!

Maxime Raynaud is off to another strong start tonight. He's up to eight points after finishing that feed from Russell Westbrook in transition. 8 PTS | 5 REB | 1 STL | 3/4 FG | 14 MIN

Not a bad start for the Sacramento Kings offense. 35 PTS 13/25 FG (52%) 6/10 3PT (60%) Kings lead 35-25 at the end of the 1Q. It's also already almost 9 pm (help)

Dylan Cardwell has been in for 1 minute and already has 3 rebounds.

It’s been a while since Sacramento’s last win. Hey, at least it’s an 8 PM PT tip 😵‍💫 Kings vs Mavs. Death to 8 PM starts.

Keegan Murray being out the next 3-4 weeks brings Nique Clifford another opportunity to get some extended run. Clifford is averaging 8.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game when playing 20+ minutes this season (12 games).

The Kings haven't played a single game this season with Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray and Zach LaVine all available. Pretty crazy.

As the losses continue to pile up, it isn't all bad for Sacramento. The Kings now have a two-game cushion over Washington for the 3rd-best odds in the lottery.

Sacramento has now lost five-straight games three times this season. They lost 5+ consecutive games just one time from the start of the 2022-23 season through 2024-25 (Dec. 16-28). The Kings are now 20 games under .500 for the first time since April 2022.

The Kings have life. Zach LaVine has 14 points on 2/3 shooting from 3PT land as Sacramento has trimmed a 26-point lead to 10 with 11:10 to go 👀

The Sacramento Kings entered play tonight ranked: 23rd in 3PT FG% (34.8%) 28th in made 3PT FG 29th in 3PT FG attempts So far, they are 2/14 (14%) vs. Milwaukee and trail by 24 points.

Keegan Murray with the block, then goes coast-to-coast for the dunk. Cinema. Murray has 8 points over 8 minutes in the 1Q.

The Kings just showed Russell Westbrook some love for becoming the highest-scoring point guard in NBA history. Got a big ovation from Golden 1 Center.

Zach LaVine will make his return to the hardwood tonight in what very well could be a showcase game against a 15-20 Milwaukee team that has been linked to the SG in trade rumors. Kings vs Bucks. 6 PM PT.

Zach LaVine (ankle) returns tonight for Sacramento after missing nine games. Worth noting that LaVine will be facing off against the Milwaukee Bucks, the team that has been linked to LaVine the most in trade discussions/reports. Kings vs Bucks tonight at G1C.

Sacramento lost its 26th game of the season tonight. Here's when they lost their 26th game over the years: 2024-25: February 12th 2023-24: March 4th 2022-23: March 4th 2021-22: January 9th

Another loss for the Sacramento Kings, who fall to 8-26 on the season. Last season, the Kings dropped their 26th game on February 12th. Sacramento is two games ahead of the Pacers (6-28) for the NBA's worst record.

Keegan Murray is too athletic to miss attempts right at the rim. He's gotta go for the dunk sometimes rather than try the crafty lay-in.

Maxime Raynaud has scored 10+ points in 12 of his last 15 games. 10 PTS | 7 REB | 1 BLK | 4/7 FG | 28 MIN

The Kings and Celtics are battling at Golden 1 Center. End of 3Q Boston 88 Sacramento 88 Dennis Schroder has 16 points and 6 assists off the bench. The Kings have handed out 24 assists (8 turnovers). To the 4th we go!

DeMar DeRozan is hooping. Making a lot of smart plays and is engaged on the defensive end as well. 17 PTS | 3 REB | 4 AST | 1 STL| 7/9 FG | 19 MIN

Dennis Schroder has thrived in a reserve role, and he's already off to a strong start tonight vs. Boston. 9 PTS | 1 REB | 2 AST | 2/2 3PT | 6 MIN Schroder entered tonight averaging 14.1/3.6/5.7 on 39% shooting from 3PT range over 14 games as a reserve.

I get that Sacramento has to limit his usage due to his two-way contract, but Dylan Cardwell should be getting minutes tonight.

2026 has arrived. Will better basketball arrive, too? Kings vs. Celtics. 7 PM PT.

As 2025 comes to a close, the Sacramento Kings... ◾️ Are 8-25, on pace to finish 20-62 ◾️ Own the 4th-worst record in the NBA ◾️ Hold a 48.1% chance for a top-4 pick ◾️ Lead the NBA in 30+ point losses (5) 2025 was a brutal year from start to finish. Let's see what 2026 brings.

Dylan Cardwell has blocked 13 shots over his past five games. That's the most blocked shots over a five-game span by a Sacramento Kings rookie since Michael Stewart (13, April 1998).

Maxime Raynaud certainly looks like an NBA center through his first nine starts: 14.8 PTS 9.2 REB 1.3 APG 54% FG 29.5 MIN

Russell Westbrook, 37, says he hasn't thought about how long he wants to continue playing in the NBA, but adds he will continue to take care of his body and keep playing until he "feels like [he's] had enough." Westbrook is averaging 14.6/6.8/7.2 per game this season.

The Sacramento Kings' rookies were at it again in tonight's win over Dallas: Maxime Raynaud: 19 PTS | 6 REB | 2 BLK | 9/15 FG Nique Clifford: 8 PTS | 9 REB | 2 STL | Dylan Cardwell: 4 PTS | 8 REB | 2 BLK | 1 STL

Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford has a career-high 10 rebounds tonight vs. Dallas.

Keon Ellis has his highest-scoring game of the season. 21 PTS 8/14 FG 5/9 3PT 2 STL 2 BLK 26 MIN Still have another quarter to go.

Dylan Cardwell has been in for five minutes. He already has five rebounds.

Keon Ellis is taking full advantage of his return to the starting lineup 👀 11 PTS 4/4 FG 3/3 3PT 7 MIN This is already Ellis' highest-scoring game since November 12th.

Russell Westbrook just passed Magic Johnson on the NBA’s all-time assists list. Westbrook now sits at 7th all-time with 10,142 assists. One of the greatest playmakers ever continues to climb.

No Sabonis. No Murray. No LaVine. Cooper Flagg makes his first appearance at Golden 1 Center. Kings vs Mavs. 2 PM PT.

Kings rookies in the Sacramento era (1985-present) to post 10+ points and 10+ rebounds in three straight games or more: Maxime Raynaud (2025-26) Marvin Bagley III (2018-19) DeMarcus Cousins (2010-11) Jason Thompson (2008-09) Darius Songaila (2003-04) Brian Grant (1994-95) Lionel Simmons (1990-91)

RUSSELL WESTBROOK. CLUTCH. FREE BASKETBALL.

I, for one, enjoy watching competitive basketball games. This has been refreshing.

Just give Keegan Murray the ball. This man is COOKING.

Malik Monk just checked in to a huge ovation here at Golden 1 Center. Monk, who hasn't played in the past two games due to coach's decision, just entered the game with 4:45 to go in the 3Q.

Another block for Dylan Cardwell. That's nine over the past three games (and counting) 🛑

Maxime Raynaud, who had a double-double less than 24 hours ago, is on track for another tonight: 8 PTS | 6 REB | 4/8 FG | 15 MIN

Keegan Murray, who knocked down his first three-point attempt of the night after missing all six yesterday, is already in double-figures in the first quarter. Murray is attacking the basket and drawing contact early. 10 PTS | 3 REB | 5/5 FT | 9 MIN