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Well this steam really sucks. Here are some things I noticed after I dove in.
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DeMar, Russ, McDermott is certainly a choice on defense.
December 28, 2025 at 12:10 AM
DeMar, Russ, McDermott is certainly a choice on defense.
Gonna let DeMar and Russ do whatever this is down the stretch huh
December 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Gonna let DeMar and Russ do whatever this is down the stretch huh
Really impressed with how Precious sees the floor on offense. Really good passer.
December 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Really impressed with how Precious sees the floor on offense. Really good passer.
Marc Davis is a bottom tier official
December 24, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Marc Davis is a bottom tier official
What is Westbrook doing at any given moment on defense?
December 24, 2025 at 4:57 AM
What is Westbrook doing at any given moment on defense?
Team should probably jump in a Keon Ellis trade as soon as it’s reasonable.
December 24, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Team should probably jump in a Keon Ellis trade as soon as it’s reasonable.
This Westbrook leash is CRAZY
December 24, 2025 at 4:08 AM
This Westbrook leash is CRAZY
Back to the offense where everyone sucks I see
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Back to the offense where everyone sucks I see
Westbrook 22 shots in 24 minutes is unhinged
December 22, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Westbrook 22 shots in 24 minutes is unhinged
You cannot have a functioning offense with with the ball in DeMar and Russ’s hands.
December 22, 2025 at 4:05 AM
You cannot have a functioning offense with with the ball in DeMar and Russ’s hands.
Remembering why I never particularly enjoyed Westbrook
December 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Remembering why I never particularly enjoyed Westbrook
If I have to listen to the insiders tomorrow and hear Ham say we’re not really sure if Raynaud is a rotation player yet…
December 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
If I have to listen to the insiders tomorrow and hear Ham say we’re not really sure if Raynaud is a rotation player yet…
That was one of the worst inbound passes I’ve ever seen haha
December 19, 2025 at 5:41 AM
That was one of the worst inbound passes I’ve ever seen haha
Can’t believe how awful Kings offense has been all season. They just don’t do anything.
December 19, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Can’t believe how awful Kings offense has been all season. They just don’t do anything.
Man I cannot handle watching DeMar on either end right now.
December 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Man I cannot handle watching DeMar on either end right now.
Watching DeMar stand there and just watch Camara take a WIDE open three is insane. Didn’t even pretend to close out.
December 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Watching DeMar stand there and just watch Camara take a WIDE open three is insane. Didn’t even pretend to close out.
6 threes attempted is crazy
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 AM
6 threes attempted is crazy
Kings just play a better style of basketball without DeMar or LaVine (and maybe Russ)
December 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Kings just play a better style of basketball without DeMar or LaVine (and maybe Russ)
Kings are at the stage where they just let Russ hijack the offense because tbh they don’t have anything else.
December 12, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Kings are at the stage where they just let Russ hijack the offense because tbh they don’t have anything else.
They need to fix the way jump shooters are officiated. Shits ridiculous.
December 12, 2025 at 3:57 AM
They need to fix the way jump shooters are officiated. Shits ridiculous.
It looked more like Doug was so over Drew Eubanks being on a completely different defensive plane of existence from the rest of his teammates.
From Kings:
INJURY UPDATE vs. Denver Nuggets 12/11
Drew Eubanks (Right Thumb) - WILL NOT RETURN
INJURY UPDATE vs. Denver Nuggets 12/11
Drew Eubanks (Right Thumb) - WILL NOT RETURN
December 12, 2025 at 3:53 AM
It looked more like Doug was so over Drew Eubanks being on a completely different defensive plane of existence from the rest of his teammates.
3 assists in the first quarter.
December 12, 2025 at 3:36 AM
3 assists in the first quarter.
Find someone who loves you like the kings love to stop guarding the basketball.
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Find someone who loves you like the kings love to stop guarding the basketball.
I respect Russ and everything he’s done and those triple double numbers are wild. But I’m not sure I’ve ever watched him and thought “wow he’s a good passer.”
December 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I respect Russ and everything he’s done and those triple double numbers are wild. But I’m not sure I’ve ever watched him and thought “wow he’s a good passer.”