Penguins’ Sidney Crosby Receives First Career Ejection The 18-year veteran had never been tossed from an NHL game. Sports Illustrated · Feb 12, 2023
Kings admit second Sydney NBL franchise is 'inevitable' but warn challenges lay ahead Kings owner and chairman Paul Smith says he expects Sydney will again host a second NBL franchise, but several hurdles need to be cleared before it happens. ABC News · Feb 12, 2023
Adrian Kempe scores 4 goals as Kings blank Penguins LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Kings hadn’t lost a game that recently retired winger Dustin Brown attended all season, and they were certainly not about to snap that streak Saturday when his number ascended among those of his hallowed predecessors before the Kings eviscerated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-0 at… The Orange County Register · Feb 12, 2023
NBA: De'Aaron Fox helps Sacramento Kings top Dallas Mavericks in OT NEW DELHI: De'Aaron Fox starred for Sacramento Kings in overtime as the hosts beat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 133-128 on Saturday night and gained a split of a back-to-back set. The Kings' victory spoiled the highly anticipated pairing of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic for the Mavericks. The Times of India · Feb 12, 2023
Dawn of Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving era spoiled by Mavericks overtime loss to Kings SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Even 1,700 miles from home, Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd sensed the palpable excitement back in North Texas. Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2023
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (heel injury) on track to debut with Kyrie Irving vs. Kings SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Luka Doncic is on track to play his first Mavericks game with Kyrie Irving on Saturday night. Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023
Clutch Kyrie Irving leads Mavs past Kings’ late surge for another Luka Doncic-less win Most importantly for the clutch-weary free-throw-shooting Mavericks, he hit both of his foul shots, cushioning Dallas’ 122-114 victory and ensuring the Kings’ torrent fourth-quarter comeback attempt didn’t completely erase a once-24-point advantage. Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023
Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox going to first NBA All-Star Game as injury replacement SACRAMENTO, Calif. — De’Aaron Fox’s coaches and teammates have been calling him an All-Star for weeks. Now, it’s official. Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023
Luka Doncic out for Mavericks-Kings game Friday as heel injury is ‘still painful’ SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fans and followers hoping to see Luka Doncic play with Kyrie Irving for the first time as teammates will have to wait at least one more day. Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023
Anthony Edwards, De’Aaron Fox, Pascal Siakam Added to NBA All-Star Game The NBA announced the injury replacements for All Stars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson on Friday. Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023
Helene Elliott: Fit for a King: Dustin Brown is more than worthy of a statue LOS ANGELES — Dustin Brown entered Staples Center/Crypto.com Arena hundreds of times during his 18-year career, but his path didn't take him through Star Plaza and the forest of outsized statues that immortalize some of Los Angeles' greatest athletes. Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023
The poor Kings just can’t catch a break after the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving trades Oh, so NOW everyone in the West decides to load up? USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023
NBA trade tracker: All the deals from the 2023 deadline in one place All the NBA trades near the deadline, in one place. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023
Rockets Twitter reacts in disbelief as late whistle takes away apparent win versus Kings The #Rockets thought they had a feel-good win over the Kings, but with 0.3 seconds left, NBA official Ray Acosta had other ideas. Here’s how the surreal scene played out in real-time. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023 Kings at Rockets: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info Wednesday’s rematch with Sacramento is Houston’s final game before the NBA trade deadline. For Eric Gordon, now in his seventh season with the team, could it be his #Rockets finale?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023 As defensive woes mount, frustration boils over for Rockets coach Stephen Silas “They’re not giving the effort on the defensive end,” #Rockets coach Stephen Silas said postgame while slamming a table. “They’re not getting after it like they’re supposed to.”
AAP · Feb 7, 2023 Sydney Kings' Xavier Cooks named NBL MVP Xavier Cooks has taken out the top honour at the NBL Awards ceremony, named MVP for the 2022-2023 season.
Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023 Mavericks ‘steal one’ against Jazz without Luka Doncic, newly-acquired Kyrie Irving SALT LAKE CITY — The Mavericks played the Utah Jazz on Monday night without superstar Luka Doncic … and new trade focal point Kyrie Irving … and trade departees Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith … and injured forward Maxi Kleber.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023 In rookie battle, Keegan Murray shoots Kings past Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets In a battle of the No. 3 and No. 4 overall picks from the 2022 draft class, rookie forward Keegan Murray and the Kings clearly outshined Jabari Smith Jr. and the Rockets.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023 Kings at Rockets: Monday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info After giving up 153 points on Saturday, the #Rockets hope the returns of Eric Gordon and Jae’Sean Tate can help their struggling defense on Monday versus Sacramento.
AAP · Feb 5, 2023 Perth beat Kings to clinch NBL finals berth It took until the final seconds of the regular season for Perth to clinch a finals berth, bumping Melbourne out of the six.
AAP · Feb 5, 2023 Melbourne miss NBL finals despite beating 36ers Melbourne United had one foot in the door of the NBL finals before being bumped out by Perth in the drama-filled final seconds of the regular season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 4, 2023 Blackhawks’ trade market: Lengthy list of players who might be dealt Almost anyone on the Hawks’ roster might be available at the right price. The Hawks are still waiting for Patrick Kane’s and Jonathan Toews’ decisions, but those two are not the only players potentially on the move.
AAP · Feb 3, 2023 36ers topple Sydney Kings in NBL shootout The NBL's ladder-leading Sydney Kings managed their roster and paid a price as the Adelaide 36ers rallied to claim a 115-108 home victory.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 2, 2023 Ranking the 20 most interesting NBA players who could get traded and where each may go A look at the players who could be dealt by Thursday's NBA trade deadline.