James Ham
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Kings Insider for ESPN 1320 and The Kings Beat. Long time beat writer, podcaster and radio personality covering the NBA's Sacramento Kings.
So close. The Kings looked like they might snap their extended losing streak Saturday night at Golden 1 Center, but in the end, it wasn't to be. The Cavs hit buckets late and the Kings didn't. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings dropped their 12th straight, this one by a final of 132-126:
February 8, 2026 at 5:26 AM
So close. The Kings looked like they might snap their extended losing streak Saturday night at Golden 1 Center, but in the end, it wasn't to be. The Cavs hit buckets late and the Kings didn't. Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings dropped their 12th straight, this one by a final of 132-126:
Kings lead the Cavs 96-93 heading to the fourth. Nique Clifford has a career-high 23 points. 19 points for Westbrook. 13 each for Carter and Plowden and 12 points for Max Raynaud.
February 8, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Kings lead the Cavs 96-93 heading to the fourth. Nique Clifford has a career-high 23 points. 19 points for Westbrook. 13 each for Carter and Plowden and 12 points for Max Raynaud.
Kings trail the Cavs 57-55 heading to the half. Nique Clifford leads the way with 14 points. 13 points for Westbrook. 8 points for Devin Carter after he knocked down a late 3 and 7 points for Plowden.
February 8, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Kings trail the Cavs 57-55 heading to the half. Nique Clifford leads the way with 14 points. 13 points for Westbrook. 8 points for Devin Carter after he knocked down a late 3 and 7 points for Plowden.
Kings lead the Cavs 31-25 after 1Q. Clifford has 9 points to pace the home team. Westbrook has 8 points and Plowden has 7 points and 3 rebounds.
February 8, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Kings lead the Cavs 31-25 after 1Q. Clifford has 9 points to pace the home team. Westbrook has 8 points and Plowden has 7 points and 3 rebounds.
Injury report is 👀👀👀:
February 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Injury report is 👀👀👀:
Morning cup of Kings: Kings drop 11th straight, Scott Perry talks following NBA trade deadline.
Kings drop 11th straight, Scott Perry talks following NBA trade deadline
Morning cup of Kings
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February 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Morning cup of Kings: Kings drop 11th straight, Scott Perry talks following NBA trade deadline.
The latest on @lockedonkings - INSTITUTIONALIZING LOSING? Kings shift to young players while losses pile up.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The latest on @lockedonkings - INSTITUTIONALIZING LOSING? Kings shift to young players while losses pile up.
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The streak goes on. Despite a spirited effort, the Sacramento Kings dropped their 11th straight game Friday night at Golden 1 Center, this time to the Clippers by a final of 114-111. The Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings fell to 12-41 on the season:
February 7, 2026 at 5:40 AM
The streak goes on. Despite a spirited effort, the Sacramento Kings dropped their 11th straight game Friday night at Golden 1 Center, this time to the Clippers by a final of 114-111. The Here are six quick thoughts as the Kings fell to 12-41 on the season:
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INJURY UPDATE vs. Los Angeles Clippers 2/6 De’Andre Hunter (Left Eye) - WILL NOT RETURN
INJURY UPDATE vs. Los Angeles Clippers 2/6 De’Andre Hunter (Left Eye) - WILL NOT RETURN
February 7, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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INJURY UPDATE vs. Los Angeles Clippers 2/6 De’Andre Hunter (Left Eye) - WILL NOT RETURN
INJURY UPDATE vs. Los Angeles Clippers 2/6 De’Andre Hunter (Left Eye) - WILL NOT RETURN
Kings trial the Clippers 79-77 heading to the fourth. Malik Monk leads with 15 points on 5/5 from 3. Max Raynaud has 12 points and Dylan Cardwell has 8 points and 12 rebounds. Cardwell is one board away from his career-high.
February 7, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Kings trial the Clippers 79-77 heading to the fourth. Malik Monk leads with 15 points on 5/5 from 3. Max Raynaud has 12 points and Dylan Cardwell has 8 points and 12 rebounds. Cardwell is one board away from his career-high.
Kings lead the Clippers 27-17 after 1Q. Malik Monk caught fire with three straight triples. He has 9 points. Zach LaVine and Precious Achiuwa each have 6 points.
February 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Kings lead the Clippers 27-17 after 1Q. Malik Monk caught fire with three straight triples. He has 9 points. Zach LaVine and Precious Achiuwa each have 6 points.
Dylan Cardwell gets an upgrade from a two-way player to the regular roster spot:
February 6, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Dylan Cardwell gets an upgrade from a two-way player to the regular roster spot:
Morning cup of Kings: Sacramento loses 10th straight, trade deadline looms.
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Morning cup of Kings: Kings lose 10th straight, trade deadline looms
The latest intel as we approach the NBA trade deadline, plus, another Kings loss
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February 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Morning cup of Kings: Sacramento loses 10th straight, trade deadline looms.
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Yikes. The Sacramento Kings played a depleted Memphis Grizzlies team still reeling from a big trade on Wednesday night. It didn't matter. Memphis out gritted the home team to send Sacramento to their tenth straight loss, this one by a final of 129-125. Here are six quick thoughts:
February 5, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Yikes. The Sacramento Kings played a depleted Memphis Grizzlies team still reeling from a big trade on Wednesday night. It didn't matter. Memphis out gritted the home team to send Sacramento to their tenth straight loss, this one by a final of 129-125. Here are six quick thoughts:
Kings take a 1 point lead over the Grizzlies into the fourth at 91-89. Sabonis has 20 points and 10 rebounds. Nique Clifford is up to 14 points and Malik Monk has 11 off the bench on his 28th birthday.
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Kings take a 1 point lead over the Grizzlies into the fourth at 91-89. Sabonis has 20 points and 10 rebounds. Nique Clifford is up to 14 points and Malik Monk has 11 off the bench on his 28th birthday.
Kings trail the Grizzlies 58-57 heading to the half. Sabonis has 20 points and 7 rebounds in 14 minutes. DeRozan and Clifford each have 9 points.
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Kings trail the Grizzlies 58-57 heading to the half. Sabonis has 20 points and 7 rebounds in 14 minutes. DeRozan and Clifford each have 9 points.
Kings lead the Grizzlies 31-28 after 1Q. Domantas Sabonis leads the way with 8 points and 5 rebounds. 7 points for DeMar DeRozan and 5 points for Nique Clifford off the bench.
February 5, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Kings lead the Grizzlies 31-28 after 1Q. Domantas Sabonis leads the way with 8 points and 5 rebounds. 7 points for DeMar DeRozan and 5 points for Nique Clifford off the bench.
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Morning cup of Kings: Ja Morant an option for Kings?
The latest intel as we approach the NBA trade deadline
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February 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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February 4, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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Keegan Murray is progressing, but he’s out a minimum of two more weeks. Post All-Star game appears to be target:
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Keegan Murray is progressing, but he’s out a minimum of two more weeks. Post All-Star game appears to be target:
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Morning cup of Kings: Rumor mill is churning
Are the Kings done making moves leading up to Thursday's NBA trade deadline?
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February 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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The lates on @LockedOnKings - FIGHTING THE TANK, Kings and Wizards play to a near draw in ugly game in DC. youtu.be/7OEcfPiPSxI?...
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