Here are our Defensive Player of the Year power rankings, with Victor Wembanyama running comfortably as the absolute favorite to win the award.
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 138-109 on Sunday night to improve their playoff positioning. Leonard scored 13 points in the first quarter as the Clippers raced out to a double-digit lead and coasted against a Kings team playing out the string of a lost season. John Collins added 25 points, and Darius Garland and Kobe Sanders each had 17 for Los Angeles.
Sacramento Kings (21-58, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-42, 10th in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Golden State enters the matchup against Sacramento after losing four straight games. The Warriors are 6-6 in division games. Golden State is eighth in the Western Conference scoring 114.8 points while shooting 46.1% from the field. The Kings are 3-11 against opponents in the Pacific Division. Sacramento is 13-26 when it has...
The NBA regular season enters its final week this Sunday, April 5, as the LA Clippers travel to the capital city to face the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. The Clippers (39-38) find themselves in a high-pressure fight for postseason positioning, currently holding the ninth spot in the Western Conference and looking to secure a more favorable Play-In seed. Meanwhile, the Kings (21-57) are navigating a challenging end to their season following a significant roster overhaul. While out ...
DeMar DeRozan has been a strong soldier for the Sacramento Kings this season, as he’s still suited up for the team even with the 2025-26 campaign being long lost for the team in dead last in the Pacific Division. All the Kings are playing for these days are lottery balls, as they aim to rebuild […] The post Watch Kings’ DeMar DeRozan pass Oscar Robertson on all-time NBA scoring list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The struggling Sacramento Kings are hosting a hungry Los Angeles Clippers squad tonight, aiming to get a win for their playoff hopes.
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Rookie Maxime Raynaud scored 28 points and the Sacramento Kings overcame a 17-point, first-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113 on Friday night. Raynaud was 11 of 14 from the field and made 6 of 7 free throws. Nique Clifford added 23 points and seven assists, and Daeqwon Plowden had 17 points.
Brooklyn (18-59) remained tied for second in the lottery race, keeping pace with Indiana. The Nets are ½-game behind first-place Washington, and two clear of Sacramento pending the Kings’ tilt with the visiting Pelicans later on Friday night.
Los Angeles Clippers (39-38, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (20-57, 14th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Clippers take on Sacramento. The Kings are 3-10 against opponents in the Pacific Division. Sacramento has a 3-4 record in games decided by less than 4 points. The Clippers are 8-6 against opponents in the Pacific Division. Los Angeles is 18-27...
Zion Williamson got great news about his contract salary following his participation in the New Orleans Pelicans’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Williamson is going through the sixth season of his career with the Pelicans. Despite shining as one of the top stars in the league when healthy, injuries and poor conditioning […] The post Pelicans star Zion Williamson’s contract gets guaranteed bump after 61st appearance of 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for March.
The Sacramento Kings could be without Malik Monk on Friday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans, with the veteran guard listed as questionable due to right shoulder soreness. Sacramento (20–57) released its latest injury report Friday morning ahead of the 7:00 p.m. PT tipoff on NBA TV. Monk’s status remains uncertain after he […] The post Is Malik Monk playing tonight? Kings vs. Pelicans injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Meanwhile, the Celtics and Nuggets are at the top of the second tier of contenders
With AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson forming a clear top tier, the next wave of NBA Draft prospects is dominated by a cluster of ballhandling guards competing for the No. 5 spot. Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr., Houston's Kingston Flemings and Illinois' Keaton Wagler lead that group, with Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. and Arizona's Brayden Burries also drawing support depending on the evaluator. Combine measurements are expected to play a significant role in separating...
Get the latest 2026 NBA Draft odds, lottery projections, and mock draft. See why AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are the favorites for the #1 overall pick.
Austin Daye will retire at the end of the season. The announcement was made by his club, the New Taipei Kings L'articolo Former NBA champion Austin Daye announces his retirement proviene da Sportando.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama are the favorites for the 2025-26 NBA MVP award.
On Wednesday, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Toronto Raptors 123-115. In the process, DeMar DeRozan continued to climb the all-time scoring list, passing Dominque Wilkins for 17th. Altogether, DeRozan scored 28 points. Afterward, Raptors forward RJ Barrett heaped praise on DeRozan, citing him as an inspiration growing up. Then, DeRozan was asked to respond to […] The post DeMar DeRozan opens up about inspiring a young RJ Barrett appeared first on ClutchPoints.
