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Kings Fall to 0-3 as Grizzlies Capitalize on Defensive Struggles in 123-112 Loss

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Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Jerami Grant #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at Golden 1 Center on October 25, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory photo credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings welcomed the Memphis Grizzlies to town on Sunday night for their first meeting of the season at Golden 1 Center. The Grizzlies had started their season opposite the Kings, as they won their first two games of the year prior to the matchup with the Kings to start the year 2-0. On the other hand, the Kings entered the game 0-2 after losing to the Clippers on the road and the Blazers at home to start the year. On Sunday, the game tipped off at 6 p.m. PDT.

The Grizzlies defeated the Kings 123-112 on Sunday to improve to 3-0 as the Kings fell to 0-3 on the season.

In the first quarter, neither team jumped out to any big advantages, but the Grizzlies did jump out to an early six-point lead in the first. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings back in the first as he scored 10 points and added eight rebounds to give the Kings a 28-25 lead as the quarter came to a close.

In the second quarter, the Kings’ defense collapsed, and the Grizzlies took full advantage of it. From down three heading into the quarter, the Grizzlies outscored the Kings 42-31 in the second to take a 67-59 lead into halftime.

Doug Christie spoke after the game on the issues the Kings have been having in one quarter of the game, this time the second quarter.

“I have to figure out a way to help them through their fight, the way that they’re battling, they’re putting themselves in it. In the preseason it was a second quarter that was tough. And then it was the third quarter of the last game. It’s just one quarter that’s kind of getting away from us. Tonight it was the second quarter plus 11. And that’s usually the difference in the game.”

On the positive side for the Kings, Zach LaVine kept the Kings in the game with 16 of his 20 points in the second quarter and carried the lion’s share of the offensive load.

Ty Jerome scored 10 points for the Grizzlies in the quarter to lead them to the halftime lead.

Coming out of halftime, the Kings managed to get the game back under control and stopped the bleeding that happened in the second quarter. It was Ty Jerome again for the Grizzlies on offense as he scored 11 more points to bring his game total to 21 at that point. On the other side, it was Zach LaVine who continued to put on a show as he scored another 11 points to bring his three-quarter total to 31 and keep the Kings within striking distance. All in, the Kings outscored the Grizzlies 31-29 in the third quarter as the Grizzlies took a 96-90 lead into the final 12 minutes of the game.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings battled but were ultimately unable to come away with the comeback as they fell to the Grizzlies 123-112. In the final quarter, the Grizzlies finished off the game by outscoring the Kings 27-22. The Kings’ defense had one too many breakdowns in the game, and the offense couldn’t pick up the pieces. The Grizzlies killed the Kings on the offensive glass as they came away with 18 offensive rebounds.

Doug Christie spoke after the game on the offensive rebounding issues the Grizzlies presented to the team.

“We got to block out. Don’t sit down there fighting. Precious is fighting. And I really want the guards to come back and clean up some of those. You got to win the battle. You can’t turn and look at it. You got to hit a guy.”

Zach LaVine spoke after the game on how he feels the team is fighting but coming up just short early in the season.

“The fight is there from everybody, we just need a little more.”

The Kings will now go on the road for a four-game, seven-day road trip. The first game of the trip is in San Antonio on Tuesday at 5 p.m. PDT.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Kings just can’t seal the deal lose 128-120 Blazers pull away in 4th quarter

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket on Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half of their game at Golden 1 Center on October 23, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 The Sacramento Kings (0-2) made several attempts at trying to catch the Portland Trail Blazers (2-0) but the Blazers played some pesky basketball on both side of the ball the Kings took a lead in the first quarter 33-27.

#2 The Blazers in the second quarter caught up out scoring the Kings by a point 32-31. The Kings did exhibit some improved defense but the Blazers game plan worked just a little better in the first half.

#3 Tony it was the third quarter that the Blazers crushed it out scoring the Kings with a whopping 44-26 third quarter total and that was the key quarter that Portland pulled away.

#4 For the Kings Darius Acuff Jr he had himself a game leading Sacramento with 33 points but it wasn’t enough.

#5 Next up for the Kings it’s the Memphis Grizzlies Sun Oct 25th at Golden 1. The Grizzlies are coming off a 111-108 win against the Golden State on Friday night in San Francisco. With the win the Grizzlies improve to 2-0. Will the Kings have their hands full Sunday night or can the Kings develop a game plan and finally get in the win column?

Join Tony Harvey for the Sacramento Kings podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

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Kings Fall to Trail Blazers 128-120 in Home Opener Despite Acuff’s 33 Points

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Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers steals the ball from Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings in the second half of their game at Golden 1 Center on October 23, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory photo credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO — After a rough first game of the season on Wednesday in Inglewood against the Clippers, the Kings looked to bounce back on Friday night at Golden 1 Center. The Portland Trail Blazers came to Sacramento for a 7 p.m. PDT game on Friday in front of a raucous crowd for the Kings’ home opener.

The Kings fell to the Trail Blazers 128-120 on Friday night.

In the first quarter, the Kings jumped out to an early lead thanks to a solid start on the offensive end of the floor. The Kings outscored the Blazers 33-27 as Domantas Sabonis and Keegan Murray started hot, with both scoring 10 points in the first quarter. Robert Williams paced the Blazers to start the game with nine points in the quarter.

In the second quarter, the Kings kept pace but allowed the Blazers to outscore them 32-31 as they brought the game a little closer heading into halftime. Darius Acuff Jr. led the Kings in the second quarter with eight points on 2-of-7 shooting from the floor. Ex-King Ciddy Cissoko led the Blazers in the second as he scored 10 in the quarter to lead the Blazers into halftime trailing 64-59.

In the third quarter, the Kings faltered and started to lose their grip on the game. Portland came out of the half firing as the Blazers outscored the Kings 44-26 while the Kings’ defense broke down.

Doug Christie described the defensive breakdown that led to the lopsided quarter after the game.

“I mean, just energy,” Doug said after the game. “Energy leads to transition defense. Energy leads to allowing offensive rebounds. Energy leads to a lot of things that we just did not do … We talked about it at halftime. It’s not like they weren’t told. The third quarter was huge and they did not take advantage of it.”

In the fourth quarter, the Kings fought, but they ultimately weren’t able to overcome the hole they dug for themselves. The Kings outscored the Blazers 30-25 but ultimately fell to Portland by the final score of 128-120.

“There’s a process to learning how to compete,” Doug said after the game. “There’s a process to learning how to win. And we’re going through all of that right now and we’re finding things, finding out, but those aren’t excuses. It’s just what it is. And we put ourselves in position to compete in the first half. They came out and punched us in the mouth. We fought back. Those are great signs, but this is all about production and we have to figure out a way to finish it.”

The Kings got some outstanding performances, including 33 points from Darius Acuff Jr., but it’s all for nothing to the rookie since the Kings lost the game.

“Yeah, it was good, but s—, it don’t matter,” Darius said after the game. “We lost. Ain’t nothing I want more than a win. So everything I do is fine, but we didn’t get the win, it really doesn’t matter.”

Domantas Sabonis was also a major standout in the loss, recording his 69th career triple-double with 27 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists.

“I just really focused on trying to get everyone some easy looks, get them to the free throw line, see something going,” Domas said after the loss. “And then as you saw, everyone started doing it more, shooting with confidence and that’s when we’re at our best.”

The Kings fell to 0-2 on the young season as they prepare for their next game on Sunday. The Kings will take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday at 6 p.m. PDT at Golden 1 Center.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

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Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings try to regroup after opening night loss/ Sac hosts Trail Blazers Friday

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Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (11) is defended by the Los Angeles Clippers forward Isaiah Jackson in the first half at Intuit Dome Arena in Inglewood on Thu Oct 22, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

1. Can Zach LaVine lead the Sacramento Kings offensively against Portland, and will his scoring ability help Sacramento get an early-season victory over the Trail Blazers?

2. Will Domantas Sabonis control the boards and dominate inside against Portland’s frontcourt, particularly if the Kings need second-chance points to stay competitive?

3. Can Keegan Murray make a difference from beyond the three-point line while also helping Sacramento defend Portland’s versatile forwards?

4. Will Darius Acuff Jr provide the Kings with a scoring spark off the bench, and can his playmaking help Sacramento maintain offensive momentum against Portland?

5. Can De’Andre Hunter make an impact on both ends of the floor, especially defensively against Portland’s talented perimeter players, and help the Kings secure a home win?

Jeremiah Salmonson does the Sacramento Kings podcasts Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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Kings Struggle on Both Ends of the Floor in 121-96 Season-Opening Loss to Clippers

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Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on before the game against the LA Clippers on October 21, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. (Mandatory photo credit: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

LOS ANGELES–The Sacramento Kings opened the 2026-27 season on Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood as they took on the Clippers.

The Kings were coming off a forgettable 22-60 year last season that saw them go through long losing stretches. The Kings were the victims of a number of injuries last season, and they would look to have a better year with even a little bit more luck in the health department. The Kings sent a starting lineup of De’Andre Hunter, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and Darius Acuff Jr. to the floor to open up the season.

The Clippers had their way with the Kings on opening night as they defeated Sacramento 121-96.

In the first quarter, the Kings’ perimeter defense struggled mightily against the Clippers. The Clippers shot 70% from behind the arc as they tormented the Kings for 41 points in the opening quarter. On the offensive side, the Kings managed to put up 29 points as Zach LaVine scored eight in the opening quarter to give the Kings a spark.

In the second quarter, it was more of the same from LaVine as he put up another solid quarter, scoring 10 points to keep the Kings in it. The Kings managed to outscore the Clippers 25-20 in the second to cut into the Clippers’ first-quarter lead and go into halftime trailing 61-54. The Kings’ defense stepped up in the second quarter while the offense managed to keep pace. Zach LaVine finished the first half with 18 points, and Domantas Sabonis had a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double.

In the third quarter, things began to spiral again for the Kings as the second unit struggled to score. The Kings fell further behind as they were outscored by the Clippers 32-16 in the third en route to a 93-70 deficit heading into the final quarter of the game. Darius Acuff Jr. struggled in the first three quarters as he went 3-for-21 with eight points in his NBA debut. The Kings’ scattered defense and inconsistent offense needed to be cleaned up in a hurry to try and mount a comeback in the final quarter of the game.

In the fourth quarter, the Kings weren’t able to mount any such comeback. The fourth was more competitive, but it proved meaningless as the game was already mostly decided heading into it. Doug Christie emptied his bench and got the likes of Nique Clifford, Alex Karaban, Daeqwon Plowden and company some extended run late in the game. The Clippers outscored the Kings 28-26 as they defeated them 121-96 in the first game of the season.

Zach LaVine led the Kings in the defeat with 28 points on 19 shots. Domantas Sabonis added a 14-point, 18-rebound and eight-assist double-double in his first game of the season.

Doug Christie spoke to the media after the game about the slow start the team got off to on Wednesday in the loss.

“Got to be able to keep people in front of you. They were knocking down shots at a high clip, but it comes from the pride of defensive intensity and keeping the ball in front of you. We cut it to five, 56-61, and just not enough. Sometimes we’re just letting our offense affect our defense, and it just can’t happen.”

As for the positives, Zach LaVine had an impressive showing on Wednesday to start the season.

“Yeah, it feels good. It’s part of my job. I’ve been doing this for a long time. Hopefully I can help and relieve some pressure, but, you guys know, that’s what I do. I felt good, and obviously I wish we could have carried that over into the third quarter.”

As for Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr., Kings head coach Doug Christie isn’t worried about his shooting struggles in his debut as he went 5-for-24.

“We’ll go back and look at the film, but he’s young, learning when to shoot, when to pass, time and score, all those different things. He’s one that I don’t worry about. He’ll be fine. He takes this absolutely personally, so he’ll be in the gym, he’ll do his thing. I’m not worried about him. Plus, he wants to win more than anything. So when you show him what it takes to win, and how to digest it and how to go about it, he’s going to do that.”

The Kings will go back to the drawing board as they prepare for their home opener on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers at 7 p.m. PDT. The Blazers beat the Suns by 41 points on Wednesday and are poised with confidence as they come to Sacramento.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

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Sacramento Kings podcast Bridget Mulcahy: Kings suffer playing the imbalanced game to Clippers 121-96

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Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine(8) drives on Los Angeles guard Darius Garland (left) at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wed Oct 21, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Bridget Mulcahy:

#1 Bridget, talk about Wednesday night’s opener at Intuit Dome home of the Los Angeles Clippers who trounced the Sacramento Kings 121-96.

#2 First quarter the Kings just couldn’t get any offense going getting outscored by the Clippers 41-29.

#3 The Kings defense showed up in the second quarter outscoring the Clippers 25-20. The Clips took a first half lead 61-54.

#4 The Kings offense in the third quarter only could come up with 16 points and that was a factor in losing by 25 points in the end.

#5 Zach LaVine led the Kings in scoring with 28 points but it too much of a load to carry as the Kings go down losing their first game of the regular season.

#6 The Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night at Golden 1 Center. How important is it they get that first win in the home opener?

Bridget Mulcahy does the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Can Kings establish early offense against Clippers in Wed night’s opener?

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Sacramento Kings Matt Levine (8) had 20 points against the San Antonio Spurs in the final exhibition game at Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio on Fri Oct 16, 2026 (Sacramento Kings X photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

1. Can Zach LaVine lead the Sacramento Kings offensively against the Los Angeles Clippers and establish an early scoring rhythm to start the new season?

2. How will rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. handle his first regular-season NBA game, particularly when facing the Clippers’ defensive pressure?

3. Will Domantas Sabonis control the paint with his rebounding and passing, and can he help Sacramento win the battle inside?

4. Can Keegan Murray and De’Andre Hunter provide enough perimeter shooting and defensive versatility to limit the Clippers’ scoring threats?

5. Will Ben Simmons give the Kings’ second unit an advantage with their playmaking, transition offense and energy off the bench?

Join Tony Harvey for the Sacramento Kings podcast each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.

Sacramento Kings game wrap: Spurs Overwhelm Kings Early, Cruise to 126-97 Preseason Victory; Kings go winless 0-5 in exhibition play

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All Sacramento Kings guard Dariius Acuff Jr (5) could do is watch San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) go up for the shot at Front Bank Arena in San Antonio in pre season action on Fri Oct 16, 2026 ( photo by SBG Gabe Redondo)

By Mauricio Segura

The San Antonio Spurs turned Friday night’s Kings preseason meeting into a lopsided affair, building a 24-point first-quarter advantage and cruising to a 126-97 victory.

San Antonio controlled the opening minutes, using aggressive defense, efficient shooting and a balanced offensive attack to overwhelm a Sacramento team that struggled to establish any consistency. By halftime, the Spurs owned a 71-37 advantage, leaving the Kings with an enormous deficit to overcome.

Former Sacramento guard De’Aaron Fox helped set the tone against his old team, scoring 10 points in the opening quarter. Victor Wembanyama established an imposing presence around the basket, while Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle contributed to an offense that repeatedly exploited Sacramento’s defensive breakdowns.

Zach LaVine opened the scoring with a jumper, briefly giving Sacramento a 2-0 lead. San Antonio responded with a 12-0 run, capped by Vassell’s three-pointer following two Wembanyama free throws awarded after a flagrant foul against Domantas Sabonis.

Things deteriorated rapidly for Sacramento as Fox connected on consecutive three-pointers, extending San Antonio’s advantage to 24-8 with 7:19 remaining in the opening quarter. The Kings struggled to finish around the basket, with Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie rejecting attempts by Sabonis.

The Spurs eventually stretched their advantage to 31-8 before Sacramento managed to interrupt the scoring drought. San Antonio finished the period ahead 42-18, having established control of nearly every aspect of the contest.

Sacramento’s offensive difficulties continued in the second quarter, when San Antonio opened with a 13-2 run that extended its advantage to 55-20.

Sabonis endured an especially difficult opening half. The Kings center collected three personal fouls before halftime, committed several turnovers and struggled with his free throws. He finished the half with five points, although his rebounding became more productive as the game progressed.

Rookie Maxime Raynaud was absent from the recorded action, leaving Sacramento to rely on Sabonis and Precious Achiuwa for much of its interior production.

Rookie guard Nique Clifford and fellow Sacramento reserves received opportunities as the contest progressed, but it was rookie Darius Acuff Jr. who provided much of the Kings’ first-half offense. Acuff contributed 13 points before halftime, attacking the basket and converting a three-pointer.

Still, San Antonio’s advantage reached 37 points late in the second quarter before Sacramento narrowed the halftime deficit to 34.

Sacramento opened the third quarter with seven unanswered points, cutting the deficit to 71-44. LaVine supplied three free throws during that stretch, while Sabonis and Ben Simmons converted baskets.

The improvement continued as LaVine found his scoring rhythm and Simmons became increasingly productive as a distributor.

Yet every Sacramento advance encountered another San Antonio response.

Dylan Harper connected on three three-pointers during the third quarter, helping the Spurs maintain their comfortable advantage. His outside shooting was particularly damaging after Sacramento had briefly reduced the deficit to 25 points.

LaVine finished with 20 points to lead Sacramento, including 12 in the third quarter. Simmons contributed 14 points and eight rebounds, while Sabonis recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. Achiuwa added 13 points, matching Acuff’s production.

For San Antonio, Harper finished with 19 points, followed by Fox with 16 and Keldon Johnson with 15. Wembanyama registered 14 points and eight rebounds, while Castle contributed 13 points.

Sacramento outscored San Antonio 35-30 in the third quarter, but the earlier damage was far too extensive to erase. The Spurs maintained a 101-72 advantage heading into the fourth.

The final quarter produced 25 points for each team, preserving San Antonio’s 29-point victory.

The Kings open the regular season against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Wed Oct 21 a 7:30pm PDT tip.

Costa Rican-born Mauricio Segura has been covering sports in the Bay Area since 2001 for a variety of magazines and newspapers, as well as his own publication, Golden Bay Times.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Kings close out pre season with Spurs Friday night at Frost Bank

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Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (10) makes a lay up in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Mon Oct 5, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 How effectively can Zach Lavine create his own shots and generate scoring opportunities for the Sacramento Kings against San Antonio’s defense?

#2 Can Domantas Sabonis’ rebounding, screening and passing help the Kings counter Victor Wembanyama’s length, shot blocking and iterior presence?

#3 Can Keegan Murray make the Spurs from beyond the arc?

#4 Will Malik Monk’s scoring instincts, playmaking and ability to attack the basket help Sacramento maintain it’s offensive pressure when the starters rest?

#5 How much progress can rookie Darius Acuff Jr show against San Antonio’s young backcourt?

#6 The Kings are winless pre season is that any indication of who they are or is head coach Doug Christie not showing all his cards?

Tony Harvey filled in for Jeremiah Salmonson for the Sacramento Kings podcasts heard Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Sacramento Kings podcast Bridget Mulcahy: Kings going winless in pre season 0-4; Sac not tipping their hand for regular season?

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Oct 13, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball down the court against Sacramento Kings guard Emanuel Sharp (34) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Sacramento Kings podcast Bridget Mulcahy:

#1 The Sacramento Kings lost their fourth and final pre season game on Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento against the Portland Trailblazers could this be an indication for the regular season or is head coach Doug Christie not showing all his cards.

#2 The Kings just didn’t get any offense for most of the game and the Blazers shut them down pretty much for the second quarter as Sacramento scored only 17 points.

#3 Top scorers for Sacramento Jonathan Mogbo and Tristen Newton both had 15 points but it wasn’t enough as they didn’t get enough offensive support to get within striking distance of Portland who won it 110-98 a 12 point loss.

#4 On Sat Oct 10th center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right knee injury and will miss at least two weeks.X-rays showed that Raynaud suffered a patellar subluxation and had to leave last Saturday’s game on crutches.

#5 The pre season concludes in San Antonio on Fri Oct 16 at 5:00pm. The Kings are winless in pre season at 0-4 and the Spurs have not had the best pre season either but neither team may not be showing their hand until the real thing gets underway on Oct 21 vs.the Clippers.

Join Bridget Mulcahy for the Kings podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.