Julian Champagnie ignites the San Antonio Spurs in a 130-103 rout of the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 27, 2026. The wing storms the first half with eight three‑pointers, tying his franchise record for threes in a half and boosting the team’s three‑point shooting to 45.9% (17‑of‑37). Champagnie finishes with 26 points on 8‑of‑13 from deep. Victor Wembanyama adds 29 points, ten rebounds and multiple dunks, while Devin Vassell contributes 14 points and four triples. The Kings’ defensive lapses, especially against Stephon Castle’s drive, leave the Spurs wide open all night. The win sets up a Wednesday showdown with the Utah Jazz.
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Victor Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs to a dominant 130-103 win over the Sacramento Kings, posting a 29-point, 10-rebound, five-block double‑double on Tuesday, October 28, 2026, at Frost Bank Center. The victory marks the Spurs' first home triumph of the 2026‑27 season and improves their record to 2-2. Julian Champagnie contributes 26 points, shooting 8‑of‑13 from three, amplifying San Antonio's offensive onslaught.
During the Spurs’ 108‑102 win over the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 28, 2026, a quirky moment steals the spotlight: a ball lodged atop the backboard forces the referee to ask 7‑ft‑4‑in Victor Wandomanyama for assistance. The French giant easily nudges the ball off with a stick, showcasing his height’s practical value. Beyond the comedy, Wembanyama delivers a dominant performance and says the team finally showed the progress they need after early‑season losses. The win fuels San Antonio’s renewed championship push, though the road ahead remains uncertain.
The Sacramento Kings fall to 0-4, losing to the San Antonio Spurs 130-103 as they slide to the Western Conference bottom. Domantas Sabonis posts a concise 10‑word message, "Stay the course. Lot of ball left to be played," while logging 20 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. De’Andre Hunter leads the Spurs with 24 points. Despite the defeat, Sabonis emphasizes his leadership role and urges more ball involvement, hinting at offensive adjustments for a struggling Kings squad.
Harrison Barnes sparked a laughful moment in the Spurs’ 108‑101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 28, 2026, when he threw down a poster dunk on rookie Alex Karaban. Victor Wembanyama admitted the dunk made him “stand up so quick I got dizzy,” highlighting the play’s surprise factor. Barnes contributed three points in 13 minutes, while Wembanyama led San Antonio with 29 points, 10 rebounds and a 14‑of‑21 shooting night. The victory lifts the Spurs to 2‑2 on the season after early home losses, setting up a clash with the Utah Jazz, while the winless Kings head to New Orleans.
The Spurs break out offensively as Julian Champagnie hits eight first‑half threes and drops 26, while Victor Wembanyama adds 29 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a 130‑103 win over Sacramento, improving to 2‑2. Meanwhile, Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. forces overtime with a clutch three but a missed layup in the final seconds costs Brooklyn a 125‑124 loss to Boston, leaving them 0‑4. In Chicago, the Bulls lead the league in shot‑location quality but sit 29th in actual effective field‑goal percentage, shooting just 23.8% from three in a 1‑3 start, prompting coach Tiago Splitter to stress better execution beyond good shot placement.
The San Antonio Spurs bounce back with a dominant 130-107 win over a shorthanded Sacramento Kings, posting their second straight victory. A 41‑point second quarter fuels the triumph as Victor Wembanyama delivers a season‑best 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Julian Champagnie adds 26, shooting 8‑for‑13 from three. Seven Spurs score in double figures, with the bench contributing 40 points and the team shooting 54 percent overall and a season‑high 46 percent from deep. The Kings, now 0‑4, rely on Domantas Sabonis' 20‑point, 14‑rebound effort, but fall short.
Julian Champagnie says he trusts his hot hand, confirming he takes heat checks when his shots are falling. The Spurs rode his 26 points—eight threes—to a 130-103 win over the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 28, 2026. Champagnie credited teammates for getting him open, while Victor Wembanyama added 29 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes. Stephon Castle (15), Devin Vassell (14), Keldon Johnson (14), rookie Dylan Harper (13) and De’Aaron Fox (11) also contributed. The victory snaps San Antonio’s early losing streak and sets up a matchup with the Utah Jazz the next night.
The San Antonio Spurs rode the double-double brilliance of Victor Wembanyama and the hot shooting of Julian Champagnie to blow out the Sacramento Kings 130-103.
The Sacramento Kings defense didn't put up a fight in San Antonio, as they fell to 0-4 with a blowout loss to the Spurs.
The San Antonio Spurs cruise to a 130-103 victory over a shorthanded Sacramento Kings in their season’s second win, snapping back to .500. Victor Wembanyama leads with 29 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks, while Julian Champagnie adds 26 off the bench, hitting eight first‑half threes. Devin Vassell records a season‑high eight assists as the Spurs build a 26‑point halftime lead and never look back. The Kings, missing key frontcourt players, struggle defensively and manage only 103 points despite Domantas Sabonis' effort. The win underscores San Antonio’s strong start and the growing talent gap between the teams.
The Dallas Mavericks announce rookie Sergio De Larrea is out for Wednesday’s 8:30 p.m. CT game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a right‑knee sprain, ending his brief return after a hard fall in the second quarter on Monday. Kyrie Irving remains questionable after logging 32:40 in the 113‑109 win over Miami, his third game back from a torn ACL. Coach Dusty May praised De Larrea as a "tough kid" but expects imaging tomorrow to determine the outlook. The Mavericks also list Naji Marshall (illness), Caleb Martin (thumb), Santi Aldama (knee surgery), Tarik Biberović (heel) and Dereck Lively II (foot surgery) as injuries as they head into a three‑game homestand (Thunder, Rockets, Kings).
Julian Champagnie ignites the Spurs with an 8‑of‑10 three‑point barrage in the first half against the Sacramento Kings, tying his own franchise record for threes in a half and scoring all 24 of his points from deep. San Antonio explodes for 80 points before halftime, leading 80-54, while Victor Wembanyama adds 23 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks. The Spurs shoot 60% overall and 13‑of‑22 from three, posting 23 assists and just four turnovers. The win would bring San Antonio to 2‑2 on the season heading into a road game against Utah.
The Spurs face the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 27, 2026 at 7 PM CT in a preseason showdown streamed on DAZN. After a 122‑106 win over a short‑handed Mavericks and a 126‑97 blowout of the Kings on Oct. 16, San Antonio looks poised for another easy victory, though the Kings sit at 1‑2 and are missing Ben Simmons after an Achilles tear. Veteran guard De’Aaron Fox earned a surprise ejection after a sideline incident with Domantas Sabonis. Expect a dominant Spurs performance as they aim to capitalize on the Kings’ injuries and inconsistency.
The Sacramento Kings exercised Nique Clifford’s third-year option, keeping the second-year wing under contract for the 2027-28 season.
Free‑agent guard Kevin Porter Jr., waived by the Milwaukee Bucks before the 2026‑27 season, is drawing interest from the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings, according to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The Bucks cut the 26‑year‑old after two seasons due to a crowded backcourt and roster limits; Denver had previously offered a trade that was declined. Porter, a 2019 first‑round pick who posted 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds in 2025‑26 before a knee surgery limited him to 38 games, could help the Kings replace the injured Ben Simmons or give the Nuggets extra scoring alongside Jokic and Murray. Overseas offers exist, but a two‑way contract may delay a return.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv eyes ex‑Kings guard Killian Hayes as a short‑term injury replacement for Gabriel Lundberg, per Israeli outlet Hadisco. Hayes, a former lottery pick, became an unrestricted free agent after Sacramento declined his 2026/27 option; he averaged 5.5 points, 3.5 assists in 23 games last season. Other overseas moves include former Bulls wing Brandon Boston Jr. likely heading to Turkey's Trabzonspor, ex‑Celtics guard Max Shulga potentially loaned from Real Madrid to Lithuania’s BC Rytas, Dwight Howard’s brief comeback in Georgia, and Jabari Parker’s mutual split with KK Partizan after a modest EuroLeague stint.
The Spurs, fresh off snapping a winless streak with a win over Dallas, face a struggling Sacramento Kings on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. CT. The Kings sit 0‑3 and rank near the bottom in every major metric—including net rating, defensive rating and assists—after early losses to Portland, the Clippers and the Grizzlies. Meanwhile, San Antonio (1‑2) hopes to climb toward .500, especially if former King De’Aaron Fox heats up against a guard‑thin Sacramento backcourt. Injuries to Tobias Harris (calf) and Jayden Quaintance (knee) for the Spurs, and Keegan Murray (ankle) and Ben Simmons (Achilles) for the Kings add intrigue. The game streams on DAZN and airs on WOAI 1200 AM.
Kevin Porter Jr., waived by Milwaukee before the season, hopes to stay in the NBA despite overseas interest. The Nuggets and Kings, who previously discussed a trade, could still be options, though salary‑cap constraints make a 15‑man signing tricky. The Grizzlies reportedly wanted a first‑round pick to move on from Walter Clayton, and Pete Nance re‑signed with the Bucks on a two‑way deal after drawing interest from the Sixers and Lakers. Washington’s last‑minute talks with rookie Bilal Coulibaly suggest the Wizards still see him long‑term, while Spain’s Basket Zaragoza claims rights to Aday Mara, who debuted with the Thunder, amid a complex legal dispute.
The Lakers (3-0) host the 2-0 Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 27 at Crypto.com Arena in a back-to-back opener. Los Angeles relies on Luka Dončić’s 52‑point showcase and Austin Reaves’ 29 points, but defensive lapses—52 rebounds allowed and 34 second‑chance points—need fixing. Portland, fresh off a 41‑point win over Phoenix and a clutch victory vs. Sacramento, leans on Damian Lillard’s post‑Achilles form, Ja Morant’s health, and Deni Avdija’s 22‑point, 8.5‑rebond, 5‑assist average. Key injuries: Lakers missing Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero; Blazers out Shaedon Sharpe, with Carlson and Scoot Henderson questionable. The matchup could deliver the first loss for either unbeaten team.
Rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. sparks the Sacramento Kings despite a rough start, shooting 32.9% overall and 14.8% from three while averaging 22.3 points in his first three games—a 33‑point debut in the home opener. His 73 shot attempts set a rookie record dating back to 1975‑76, eclipsing Kevin Durant’s 64 in 2007, and give him the team’s highest usage rate (34.0%) and second‑most minutes (36.0 per game). Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns even their record at 1‑1 but still lag in rebounding, and the Valley Suns retain waived two‑way players Koby Brea and CJ Huntley, while undrafted big Rafael Castro is out of the Lakers’ camp.
The Sacramento Kings say forward Keegan Murray will be reassessed in 10‑14 days after being diagnosed with left ankle capsulitis, which sidelined him against Memphis following soreness in the Portland loss. Second‑year centers Maxime Raynaud (right patellar subluxation) and Dylan Cardwell (left calf strain) also remain out, with Raynaud’s next check in two weeks and Cardwell’s in about a week. Both injuries stem from preseason games (Raynaud on Oct. 10 vs. Golden State, Cardwell on Oct. 8 at the Lakers), opening up minutes for De’Andre Hunter, Precious Achiuwa and Jonathan Mogbo.