Michael Wagaman

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Michael Wagaman

SACRAMENTO – In the hours after the Kings’ season ended with a thud in their 120-106 NBA play-in loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday while he was still wrestling with his emotions, Doug Christie made it clear he wants to keep the head coaching job in Sacramento. “This is where I want to be,” said Christie, who said there have not been any discussions with management yet about his future with the team.

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Michael Wagaman

SACRAMENTO – Beyond sitting in his courtside seats for every home game at Golden 1 Center, Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé has preferred to mostly stay out of the spotlight since he purchased the team from the Maloof brothers in 2013. That is almost certain to change in the coming months. With his organization facing a litany of critical decisions, Ranadivé holds all the cards and will have to step up front and lead the way in whichever direction he sees fit for the Kings.

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Michael Wagaman

SAN FRANCISCO – As critical as it is for teams to get big games from their superstar players, in order to get deep into the NBA playoffs, it’s equally important to get steady and solid production from the backups. That was the formula that played out nicely in the Warriors’ 121-116 play-in victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Jimmy Butler was in complete Playoff Jimmy mode and poured in a season-high 38 points while Stephen Curry shrugged off a slow start and finished with 37 points.

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Michael Wagaman

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held off a late flurry in the final two minutes and beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100 on Friday night. Ivica Zubic had 17 points and 10 rebounds to help the Clippers win their seventh straight. Norman Powell added 16 points. kAm(:E9 @?6 C68F=2C\D62D@? 82>6 C6>2:?:?8 E96 r=:AA6CD 2C6 E:65 H:E9 E96 s6?G6C }F886ED 2E ch\ba 7@C E96 }@] c D665 :? E96 (6DE6C?

1 week ago | nbcsportsbayarea.com | Michael Wagaman

Programming Note: Tune into "Kings Pregame Live" at 6:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday on NBC Sports California before the Kings and Mavericks tip-off. Immediately after the final buzzer, tune back in for "Kings Postgame Live."SACRAMENTO – There has been plenty to talk about when discussing the Kings' 2024-25 NBA season, from the early-season firing of Mike Brown to the trade for mercurial scorer Zach LaVine or the double-doubles that Domantas Sabonis collects like stamps.