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Kings Embarrassed in Washington - Fall to Wizards 111-116

The Sacramento Kings made a late push but ultimately came up short on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, falling 111-116 on the road in a game that was frankly painful to watch for long stretches.

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Wizards bench starters in fourth quarter but beat Kings anyway

Facing a team with three of the NBA's youngest players that benched three starters in the fourth quarter, the struggling Sacramento Kings still couldn't get a win.

Wizards sent unusual gift to awards voters on behalf of Alex Sarr

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 2

Key Player Gets Ruled Out With Injury in Kings-Wizards Game

The Sacramento Kings traveled to face the Washington Wizards in D.C. on Wednesday, desperately looking to get back in the win column. The Kings are riding a two-game losing streak and have lost six of their last seven heading into Wednesday's game, while the Wizards have lost eight of their last nine.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 2

Kings-Wizards Matchup of the Game: Keon Ellis vs Jordan Poole

The Sacramento Kings (36-39) look to get back in the win column against the Washington Wizards (16-59) after losing six of their last seven games. With just 16 wins this season for the Wizards, this is a game the Kings should easily win.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 2

ESPN Predicts the Sacramento Kings' Next Head Coach

The Sacramento Kings have a prominent dilemma heading into the 2025 offseason. On December 27, 2024, the Kings fired head coach Mike Brown and promoted assistant Doug Christie to interim head coach, and the former Sacramento standout guard has remained in that role ever since.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 2

Sacramento Kings vs Washington Wizards Injury Report

The Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards have shockingly been just as bad recently. The Kings have lost six of their last seven games, while the Wizards have lost eight of their last nine.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 2

10 greatest Kings in franchise history, ranked

The Sacramento Kings organization has been around for quite a long time. They began as the Rochester Royals back in 1945 when the NBA was still in its fledgling stages and called the NBL.

Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 2

NBA Trade Idea Sends Domantas Sabonis to Eastern Conference Team

After a brutal loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Sacramento Kings have now lost six of their last seven games and have never been in more danger of missing the play-in tournament.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / April 1

Kings Star's Odd Struggles in Key Play Type

With six losses in their last seven games, the Sacramento Kings are limping toward the end of the season. As the current tenth seed in the Western Conference, the Kings can still get into the playoffs, but it feels like a deep playoff run is out of the question.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 1

Sinking Kings try to get back afloat vs. Wizards

The Sacramento Kings desperately are clinging to the final spot of the play-in tournament in the Western Conference. Losers of six of their last seven games, the Kings (36-39) aim to change their fortunes on Wednesday when they visit the Washington Wizards (16-59).

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Sacramento Kings Are Learning Unnecessary Lesson the Hard Way

With seven games left on their schedule, the Sacramento Kings are 36-39 and own the tenth spot in the Western Conference, holding onto the last spot in the Play-In Tournament.

Kevin Durant News / Athlon Sports / March 31

How Kevin Durant's Injury Affects Kings' Playoff Chances

It has been a rough season thus far for the Sacramento Kings as they are fighting for their playoff lives with the postseason right around the corner. Sacramento had a rough start to the season that saw them fire head coach Mike Brown in late December and replace him with Doug Christie.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 31

Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kings, White, Grimes, Mavs

A number of people around the NBA view Wes Wilcox‘s decision to leave his position as the assistant general manager in Sacramento for a college job with the Utah Utes as a sign that the Kings‘ front office is on shaky ground entering the 2025 offseason, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

Domantas Sabonis News / Athlon Sports / March 30

3 Possible Landing Spots If Sacramento Kings Trade Domantas Sabonis

The Sacramento Kings, for the seemingly 100th season in a row, will either miss the postseason entirely or lose in the first round. If the postseason started

Doug Christie News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

Good Vibes After Doug Christie’s Start With Kings Are Long Gone

It was just two days after Christmas when the Sacramento Kings decided to part ways with head coach Mike Brown. It was just two seasons prior in 2022-23 where he was named Coach of the Year unanimously for ending the Kings 16-year playoff drought.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 29

Kings' collapse could lead to big changes in front office

Kings' late-season collapse could lead to big changes in front office

The Sacramento Kings lost Saturday night for the ninth time in their last 12 games. Their late-season collapse could cost them a play-in spot — and cost their coach and GM their jobs.

Hot shooting, stifling defense carry Magic over Kings

Report: Three-time NBA All-Star could be available for trade soon

Taylor Jenkins 'lost locker room' before Grizzlies firing

Ja Morant at odds with Grizzlies?

Kawhi Leonard continues blistering form, Clippers put NBA on notice

Domantas Sabonis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 29

Kings facing doomsday Domantas Sabonis trade scenario

Things have gone downhill for the Sacramento Kings since their breakout 2022-23 campaign in which they won 48 games, claimed the Pacific Division crown, became the league’s darling with their Light The Beam gimmick, and pushed the then-reigning champion Golden State Warriors to seven games in a hard-fought first-round series.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

Report: Three-time NBA All-Star could be available for trade soon

The Sacramento Kings could reportedly have a disgruntled All-Star in the not-too-distant future. With a 36-37 record entering Friday, the Kings have been the definition of mediocrity this season.

Jake Laravia News / Hoops Rumors / March 28