Kings forward Keegan Murray remains questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Memphis due to lingering left‑ankle capsulitis after May arthroscopic surgery, with his preseason stats down to 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 27 minutes. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ shorthanded loss in Phoenix featured Yaxel Lendeborg’s career‑high 26 points and 9 rebounds, and De’Anthony Melton’s 25‑point surge, as coach Steve Kerr emphasizes the ongoing rebuilding process and expects Lendeborg to lead the team in minutes, averaging 18.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists. In Phoenix, Suns’ two‑way rookie Drew Timme admits his size and “eye test” limit his fit, despite his belief in his undervalued impact.
Matt George breaks down the Sacramento Kings' home opening loss to Portland, Darius Acuff Jr.’s 33 points & Domantas Sabonis’ triple-double.
The Portland Trail Blazers pull off a gritty 128-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 23, 2026, despite a sluggish start and defensive lapses. Deni Avdija leads Portland with 26 points, while Robert Williams III contributes a perfect 6‑for‑6 shooting night for 13 points and key transition plays. Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis records a 27‑19‑10 triple‑double, and Darius Acuff, Jr. tops the Kings with 33. A 44‑point third quarter surge, sparked by Sidy Cissoko’s 15 off the bench and a hot three‑point burst (8‑19), seals the victory, highlighting Portland’s depth and resilience.
The Sacramento Kings got big performances out of Darius Acuff Jr. and Domantas Sabonis, but couldn't pull out a win in their home-opener.
The Knicks have made Dalton Knecht’s arrival official, signing the former Lakers wing to a two-way contract and waiving Kevin McCullar Jr. to create the opening. The moves confirm the previously reported agreement with Knecht, who drew interest from several teams after the Lakers waived him during their final roster cuts. The Kings, Timberwolves and […]
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After two opening wins, the Portland Trail Blazers have tried two distinct offensive leads: Damian Lillard and Ja Morant spearheaded a fast‑break, perimeter‑driven attack in a 112‑94 rout of the Phoenix Suns, while Deni Avdija dominated the interior, drawing fouls and feeding big men in a 108‑95 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Both strategies produced wins against weaker opponents, but the article asks fans which approach – Lillard’s clutch shooting, Morant’s slashing, or Avdija’s post‑centric game – should drive the offense against tougher competition.
The Blazer's Edge opens a live game‑day thread for the Portland Trail Blazers' second preseason outing, a road showdown against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. PT. Portland (1‑0) faces a Kings squad (0‑1) at Golden 1 Center, with Shaedon Sharpe, Branden Carlson and Chris Youngblood listed out, while Sacramento is missing Dylan Cardwell, Maxime Reynaud and Ben Simmons (Malik Monk is probable). Fans can watch via Rip City Television, stream on BlazerVision or League Pass, and join the discussion on the SBNation app.
The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Sacramento Kings on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, with tipoff at 10 p.m. ET on NBC Sports California and Rip City TV, and a free‑trial stream on Fubo. After a 124‑83 season‑opening win over Phoenix, Portland hopes to extend its sweep of Sacramento from last year, despite missing Shaedon Sharpe (knee). The Kings, coming off a 121‑96 loss to the Clippers, aim to snap an 0‑2 start, relying on Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray. The game promises high‑scoring action as both teams chase early playoff positioning.
Sean Pedulla officially signs a two-year, two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings, announced on October 23, 2026. The 24‑year‑old point guard, who went undrafted out of Ole Miss, earned NBAGL Rookie of the Year honors after averaging 20.3 points, 5.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 42 games for the Rip City Remix and San Diego Clippers last season. After brief stints with the Clippers and a short‑lived deal with Houston, Pedulla joins a Kings roster seeking backcourt depth following Ben Simmons’ torn Achilles. He previously appeared in seven NBA games for L.A.
The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with guard Sean Pedulla on a two-way NBA contract, according to ESPN. Pedulla’s agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, confirmed the agreement, which will give the young guard an opportunity to continue his development within Sacramento’s organization. Pedulla earned G League Rookie of the Year honors […]
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The Kings have found another guard, this time by turning to the reigning G League Rookie of the Year. Sean Pedulla has agreed to a two-way contract with Sacramento, agent George S. Langberg told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Pedulla earned the G League’s top rookie honor for the 2025-26 season and appeared in seven NBA games […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers launch the 2026-27 season with a dominant 123-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns, highlighted by Damian Lillard’s triumphant return and strong showings from Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija, Robert Williams III, and rookie coach Micah Nori’s first win. The latest "We Like the Blazers" podcast breaks down the new offensive look, discusses whether Henderson should have earned an early contract extension, and recounts a funny early‑quarter moment when Jrue Holiday missed a three that the crowd expected Lillard to take.
Sean Pedulla is drawing interest from the Kings and Raptors as both teams evaluate options for their rosters. Pedulla is among the candidates for Sacramento’s remaining two-way spot, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line. Toronto has also considered the free agent guard. “Sean Pedulla is also in the mix for […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers head to Sacramento on Friday, Oct. 23 for a 7 p.m. PT showdown with the Kings after a 124‑83 season‑opening rout of the Suns, highlighted by Damian Lillard’s 25 points, Deni Avdija’s double‑double and Ja Morant’s 14 points with eight assists. Sacramento, 0‑1, suffered a 121‑96 loss to the Clippers despite Domantas Sabonis’s 14‑18‑8 line. Key injuries list Shaedon Sharpe (Portland) and Ben Simmons (Sacramento). Watch how Portland’s stout perimeter defense matches up against Zach LaVine and whether the Kings can improve a defense that’s been called the league’s worst.
During the Spurs’ season‑opener on Oct. 20, 2026, San Antonio guard De’Aaron Fox committed a flagrant foul on Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren, sending him to the floor and prompting a brief on‑court scuffle involving Victor Wembanyama and several Thunder players. Fox later brushed off the aggression, while Holmgren shifted focus to his teammates. The incident sparked a social‑media buzz, including a viral meme likening the scene to the painting “The Abduction of Persephone.” The article also notes other early‑season frustrations, such as a disputed travel call on LaMelo Ball and growing trash talk across the league.
Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr., who posted 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game in 2025-26, is drawing interest from the Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets, according to insider Jake Fischer. Porter was waived on Oct. 11 after knee surgery and preseason struggles, as Milwaukee opened roster spots for younger backs in its post‑Giannis rebuild. Sacramento sees him as a veteran backup behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr., while Denver’s cap concerns make a deal less likely. As a free agent, Porter could land a minimum‑salary role with a playoff team.
The Lakers (1-0) open the season with a win over the Warriors and now face the Clippers (1-0) in the first Battle of L.A. on Oct. 23, 7 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena, televised on Spectrum Sportsnet. L.A. star Luka Dončić led a paint‑dominant Lakers effort, while the Clippers, missing Kawhi Leonard and coping with injuries to Brandon Ingram, Max Strus and Bradley Beal, rely on Darius Garland’s 30‑point performance against Sacramento. Key matchup storylines include Walker Kessler vs. Isaiah Jackson/Brook Lopez and former Laker Rui Hachimura on the Clippers side. Injury reports leave several players out for both squads, making depth and coaching adjustments pivotal.
Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone. Acuff will be eager to redeem […]
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An unideal shot profile hurt the Sacramento Kings in their season opener, but Domantas Sabonis could help improve that moving forward.
The New York Knicks have entered the race for former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, a 2024 first‑round pick now free after being waived. Knecht, the 17th overall pick, posted 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 78 games as a rookie, but his production fell to 4.2 points in 54 games last season. While Sacramento, Minnesota and Toronto are eyeing him for two‑way spots, the Knicks already have three two‑way players—Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel and Jaden Akins—making any addition a roster puzzle. Knecht’s $4.2 million salary now sits as dead‑money cap space for the Lakers.
The Spurs stumbled 12-0 in their opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling to a 0-1 record tied with several other winless teams. Victor Wembanyama recorded only one dunk, while Devin Vassell managed seven points on 25% shooting. The Thunder’s Chet Holmgren outscored Wembanyama 14-12 and blocked his shot, and bench scorer Jared McCain hit 6‑of‑8 from three, accounting for the decisive margin. Oklahoma’s superior three‑point shooting (13‑31) versus San Antonio’s (9‑37) proved the difference, despite the Spurs’ better free‑throw and two‑point percentages. The article breaks down the box score, turnovers and key performances to explain the 12‑point loss.
The LA Clippers got their 2026-27 regular season off to a strong start on Wednesday night with a monster win over the visiting Sacramento Kings. Darius Garland led the way for the Clippers, but it was Keaton Wagler who impressed everyone. The Clippers defeated the Kings, 121-96, in their season opener, leading wire-to-wire and by […]
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Los Angeles Clippers rookie guard Keaton Wagler put on a show in his NBA debut Wednesday as the Clippers took down the Sacramento Kings. The post Keaton Wagler Gets Off to Hot Start in Clippers Debut appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Sam Amick discusses Doug Christie’s job security and why Zach LaVine’s $49 million expiring contract could make a Kings trade difficult.
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. woke up on Wednesday feeling dangerous. He probably should have kept sleeping. Acuff made his debut with the Kings against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. The rookie guard, however, left a lot to be desired, as the Clippers blew out the Kings, 121-96. Acuff scored 12 points […]
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