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The young Kings need to take advantage of their golden opportunity

When the Kings shipped off their All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins they were sitting pretty in the ninth spot in the Western Conference. With a playoff berth in near sight, Kings fans were hopeful for something they haven’t seen in 10 years. The Kings had all the momentum heading into the break by going 5-2 in their seven ... More

Breaking down Buddy Hield’s performance against the Nets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S622fml0i3E&t=9s For Buddy Hield, it was only a matter of time before he showcased his explosive ability to shoot the 3-pointer. When he was traded for DeMarcus Cousins, many Kings fans were skeptical about his offense. In a 109-100 loss against the Brooklyn Nets at the Golden 1 Center, ... More

1-on-1 with Ty Lawson: It’s time for everyone to step up

Vlade Divac knew he was taking a risk when he signed Ty Lawson and so far, Lawson has exceeded most expectations and has been a welcomed addition on and off the court. Last week was a hectic week for the Sacramento Kings, and it all started after the All-Star Game when they decided to move on from DeMarcus Cousins. It shook ... More

Kosta Koufos’ double-double wasn’t enough against the Timberwolves

Last night was a tough one for the Sacramento Kings, losing 102-88 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is the Kings’ second consecutive loss. The Kings were led by center Kosta Koufos, who nodded in 14 points and 11 rebounds for the night. This was his first double digit-scoring outing in seven games. For over ... More

Sacramento Kings vs. Charlotte Hornets Game Preview

After coming off a 116-100 victory against the Denver Nuggets, the Kings will be taking the court against the Charlotte Hornets today. Kings fans finally got a chance to see newcomers Buddy Hield and Tyreke Evans showcase the value they will be adding to the team. Hield had 16 points for the night on 60 percent ... More

Cauley-Stein made his presence felt in this new era of proud

No Boogie, no problem as Willie Cauley-Stein went for a career-high 29 points in the Kings’ 116-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The level of efficiency that Cauley-Stein played with last night wasn’t like any other game from this season, as he went 14-of-22 from the field. The comfort level and poise that Cauley-S... More

Buddy Hield’s extreme confidence on full display

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuF7yeaIX-8&feature=youtu.be I will not compare Buddy Hield to Stephen Curry because it’s extremely unfair and a bit silly, but I do believe Hield can have a successful tenure with the Sacramento Kings. After getting a chance to interview the rookie from Oklahoma, the positive vibes I got ... More

Finally, the Sacramento Kings have a direction

Put down the torches and pitchforks. Call off the witch hunt. For all the people calling for Vlade Divac’s job and Vivek Ranadive’s head, take a deep breath and consider your reasons. The Sacramento Kings have traded away DeMarcus Cousins, their biggest superstar since Chris Webber, for a rookie with unproven potential and ... More

The similarities of NBA players that played on bad teams and were traded

So, is everyone a little calmer now? Have you taken off the caps lock on your computer or phone? Are you less enraged at the move the Sacramento Kings made to trade DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans? I can’t say that I was any different when it happened but, now that it’s been a little more than 24 hours, you ... More

Has the New Era of Proud officially arrived?

The Sacramento Kings organization as a whole have been reluctant to move DeMarcus Cousins, until now. According to multiple sources, the Kings have traded Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Kings were in discussions over the past several days with the Pelicans management at All-Star weekend and also had discussions ... More