Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason: Season nearing end Kings suffering from multiple injuries

Brooklyn Nets Drake Powell (left) takes a shot against the Sacramento Kings Nique Clifford (5) in the second half at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn on Sun Mar 29, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:

  1. As the NBA season approaches the finish line injuries continue to hamper the Sacramento Kings after an unprecedented year of disappointment.

2. Sunday the Kings took on another struggling team, the Brooklyn Nets after having beating them less than a week ago in a close game 126-122.

3. Once again the Kings had to re-arrange their starting lineups after more players were unable to play in Sunday’s game giving the young guys more minutes and more importantly more experience.

4.Devin Carter had the game high Sunday as he continues to impress along with a lot of the younger players. Some of these guys will play a huge role in the upcoming 2026-27 season.

5.Wednesday evening the Kings will play another play-off bound team the fifth place Eastern Conference Toronto Raptors as they face a very challenging schedule to close out the season.

Join Barbara Mason for the Sacramento Kings podcast each Monday 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. 

Struggling Nets Come Out On Top Beating Sacramento 116-99

The Brooklyn Nets Drake Powell (4) gets a little hang time after dunking on the Sacramento Kings Precious Achiuwa (9) in the second half at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn on Sun Mar 29, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Sunday evening the Sacramento Kings (19-57) and the Brooklyn Nets (18-57) clashed for the second time in a week. After beating the Nets in the first of the two, Brooklyn came out on top in game two in a 116-99 final.

Sacramento’s Devin Carter had the game high scoring 20 points with eight rebounds and four of the Sacramento starters finished in double figures. It was a disappointing loss after a more than disappointing season.

In Sunday’s game, the Kings will continue to be short-handed missing several players who were able to play last night against the Hawks. Malik Monk is out with a shoulder issue and DeMar DeRozan is suffering from a Hamstring injury. Russell Westbrook remains out and both he and Keegan Murray have possible returns on Wednesday April 1st.

Game recap: At the Barclay Center in Brooklyn the Kings had a rough start in the first quarter that persisted throughout the first half. After the first 12 minutes of play the Nets outplayed the Kings taking a 31-18 lead. Brooklyn continued to pour it on in the second quarter outscoring Sacramento 37-27 taking a huge lead going into halftime 68-45.

The Nets controlled both ends of the court leaving Sacramento reeling after two quarters. Brookly had forced nine King turnovers in the first half shutting down the Sacramento long game limiting Sacramento to 26.7 % from beyond the arc.

Sacramento got back on track in the third quarter outscoring the Nets 28-18 and took that momentum into the fourth quarter going on a 10-6 run. They cut the Brooklyn lead to 92-83 but it would come to an end there as the Nets finished off the Kings 116-99 putting an end to their ten game losing streak and extending the Sacramento losing streak to four in a row. The Nets outscored the Kings in the fourth quarter 30-26.

Four of the Kings starters scored in double figures. Carter had the game high scoring 20 points and eight rebounds. Nique Clifford finished with 17 points and seven rebounds. Precious Achiuwa had 16 points and Maxime Raynaud finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.

Some good play from the younger players as they continue to improve from the extended time on the court. This was the second matchup between these two teams in the past week giving Head Coach Doug Christie a good hard look at their young players.

Game notes: The Kings are down to the final countdown with only seven games left in the 2025-26 season. As much as any other team in the league the Kings came into the season full of promise, looking for a successful campaign.

What was to follow could not have been predicted as the team suffered a multitude of injuries throughout the entire season. It was devastating. Looking forward there are so many questions that of course lead with who will remain with the team going into the 2026-27 season.

There will be a shake-up without question and who will be the players that fill in the blanks. The Kings have seen a number of young players who have been more than impressive and they will no doubt play a huge role. Who will be drafted for the next season and what draft pick will the Kings be awarded.

Sunday the Kings played another team with much of the same questions, the Brooklyn Nets, who came into this game with a (18-57) record. Right now the Kings have the fourth worst record and will not take part in the lottery with the Pacers, the Nets and the Wizards in the three worst record slots right now. With a week’s worth of games still to be played this could change but this is where it stands right now.

The Kings will now travel to Toronto for a Wednesday evening matchup with the Raptors finishing off a five-game road trip before returning home to Golden 1. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

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. 

Golden State on 2-game Winning Streak, & beat the Brooklyn Nets on Latino Heritage Night, 109-106.

Golden State Warrior guard Brandin Podziemski shoots and makes a 26-foot three-pointer in the 1st quarter against the Brooklyn Nets (17-56) on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo Credits to editor Michael Villanueva)

SAN FRANCISCO – With their 600th straight sellout against the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center Wednesday night, the Warriors have extended a franchise record. The streak started on December 18, 2012, against the then-New Orleans Hornets. Golden State is now the sixth-longest in NBA history & the second-longest active streak. (Miami Heat is the first-longest active streak) The team was also celebrating Latino Heritage Night, as Golden State would win this one in a nail-biter, 109-106.

The Warriors are now on a two-game winning streak after going 2-8 in their last 10 games. The Golden State Warriors are entering their final games of the season and are making maximum efforts to secure a spot in the postseason. Injuries have been a “huge problem and loss,” in the words of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. So with that, this win on Wednesday night was a big confidence booster and another win column to the record. The Warriors hope to have a .500 or higher record as they move to 35-38.

Golden State started guards Brandin Podziemski, De’Anthony Melton, forwards Gui Santos and Draymond Green, and center Kristaps Porzingis. Gui Santos will be replacing guard Moses Moody after a scary injury just two days ago. He suffers from a left patellar tendon rupture, and the team will announce more on his injury and status in the following days. However, fans can expect to have lost both of the team wings this season due to injuries. A huge loss for the team as their regular season is reaching its final games.

The Brooklyn Nets started with guards Ben Saraf, Drake Powell, Terance Mann, forward Ziaire Williams, and center Nic Claxton. The Nets are missing their big scorer forward, Michael Porter Jr., who is out for the game due to a left hamstring strain. Center Nic Claxton has been leading the team with his 11.8 points per game and averaging 7 rebounds per game. This young squad hasn’t had much to celebrate this season, but came into Chase Center on Wednesday hoping to end their 8-game losing streak.

In the first half, the Warriors’ shooting and turnovers were the reasons the Nets were able to see early success. By the end of the 1st quarter, Golden State would have 10 turnovers, but was shooting at 50% in all categories. The Warriors were able to stay in the game, but could’ve seen better results on the scoreboard if they were more careful with the ball.

Also in the 2nd quarter, the Warriors went cold, especially from deep. The team would find themselves going 1-of-10 from deep, and with 5 turnovers. This performance wasn’t gonna hold up, especially playing in your own home. So the Warriors went to the paint and had their forwards surround the basket to get easy second chance points.

At halftime, the Warriors are down to the Nets by 8 points, 58-50. The Warriors are dominating and proving they can get rebounds against this young Nets team. However, Golden State had 15 turnovers in the first half. Brooklyn was able to use those possessions to their advantage, and at one point. The Nets had a 13-point lead on the Warriors. Warriors center Porzingis is leading the way so far with his 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.

At the start of the 4th quarter, the Warriors were down by 9 points. In the last 7 minutes of the game, we had a tie game at 90-90. Then Warriors rookie guard Will Richard knocked down a 26-foot three-pointer to give Golden State the lead, 93-90. This shot got the crowd on their feet and would ultimately give the Warriors the confidence to finish this game, especially with this sellout crowd. Forcing the Nets to call a timeout, but that would bite them later as they only had one timeout left with a lot of time to play left.

Although the Warriors couldn’t get a shot to go in, they were able to draw in the shooting fouls and get points from the foul. So with that, and the Warriors’ defense clutching up in the end. The Golden State Warriors would go on and beat the Nets after being down 13 points, 109-106.

The Warriors get themselves back-to-back wins for the first time since forward Jimmy Butler III’s injury on Jan. 19th. Player of the game went to Gui Santos. His performance and hustle was important as he also became a big fan favorite player. Santos would finish with 31 points, 4-of-6 from three-pointer’s, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 assist. Now Golden State looks and has a great chance to make it a three-game winning streak when the Washington Wizards come to the Bay on Friday, March 27th, 2026, at 7 p.m. right back at Chase Center as the team will also celebrate Filipino Heritage Night.

Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor: Can Warriors make it to post season?; Nets trying to end 8 game skid

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody reacts after being fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg during overtime of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 23, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Can the Nets snap their losing streak on the road? Brooklyn enters the matchup struggling and looking to break a significant skid, making this a key test of resilience.

#2 Will the Warriors take advantage of home-court edge at Chase Center? Golden State has been more productive offensively at home, so this game could hinge on whether they capitalize on that environment.

#3 Talk about the loss of Moses Moody for the season and how that impacts the Warriors chances in trying to get a play in spot?

Join David Zizmor for the Warriors podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast Michael Villanueva: Nets are looking to snap losing streak; Warriors battling to get to the play in

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) and Gary Payton II (left) react to the injury of Moses Moody (4) Moody is now out with a left knee injury against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on Mon Mar 23, 2026 (AP News photo)

Golden State Warriors podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Can the Nets snap their losing streak on the road? Brooklyn enters the matchup struggling and looking to break a significant skid, making this a key test of resilience.

#2 Will the Warriors take advantage of home-court edge at Chase Center? Golden State has been more productive offensively at home, so this game could hinge on whether they capitalize on that environment.

#3 Which team controls the pace and scoring tempo? With trends pointing toward high-scoring matchups between these teams, pace and shot efficiency could decide the outcome.

#4 Can the Warriors stay in the Western Conference play-in race? Sitting around the playoff bubble, every win matters for Golden State down the stretch of the season.

#5 Will young Nets players step up against a more experienced Warriors squad? Brooklyn’s developing roster faces a tough challenge against a veteran-led Golden State team.

Micahel Villanueva does the Golden State Warriors podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Renteria: Kings open 5 game road trip in Charlotte Tuesday night

Sacramento Kings Precious Achuiwa (9) takes the mic and address the attendees after the Kings defeat the Brooklyn Nets at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Mon Mar 23, 2026 (Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Sacramento Kings (19-53) Kings Malik Monk scored ten of his 32 points in the last five minutes of the game against the Brooklyn Nets (17-54) at Golden 1 Center in the Kings win over the Nets 126-122.

#2 Monk had seven 3 point shots and was 9-9 from the free throw line as the Kings won their 19th game against 53 loses ending the Kings brief two game losing streak.

#3 The Kings Devin Carter scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds and it was Carter’s two free throw shots that helped the Kings surpass the Nets in the last few seconds of the game.

#4 Kings Maxime Raynaud scored 22 points and ten rebounds and it was the 16th time Raynaud had a double double for the season. Precious Achiuwa had 14 points, 15 rebounds and teammate DeMar DeRozan had ten points and eight assists.

#5 The Kings are on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The Hornets are currently tenth in the Eastern Conference they have won three in a row and have an overall road record of 20-17. The Hornets just recently paid tribute to former Hornet Dell Curry retiring his number 30 on Mar 18th. Tip is at 4:00pm talk about how you see this match up Tuesday.

Join Tony Renteria for the Kings podcasts Tuesdays 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 Barbara Mason: Kings come away with 126-122 victory over Nets at Golden 1

Sacramento Kings Malik Monk (0) shushes the Brooklyn Nets bench after hitting a three point shot in the second half at Golden 1 in Sacramento on Sun Mar 22, 2026 (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:

#1 Sacramento Kings Malik Monk scored ten of his 32 points in the last five minutes of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Golden 1 Center in the Kings win over the Nets 126-122.

#2 Monk had seven 3 point shots and was 9-9 from the free throw line as the Kings won their 19th game against 53 loses ending the Kings brief two game losing streak.

#3 The Kings Devin Carter scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds and it was Carter’s two free throw shots that helped the Kings surpass the Nets in the last few seconds of the game.

#4 Kings Maxime Raynaud scored 22 points and ten rebounds and it was the 16th time Raynaud had a double double for the season. Precious Achiuwa had 14 points, 15 rebounds and teammate DeMar DeRozan had ten points and eight assists.

#5 The Kings are on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. The Hornets are currently tenth in the Eastern Conference they have won three in a row and have an overall road record of 20-17. The Hornets just recently paid tribute to former Hornet Dell Curry retiring his number 30 on Mar 18th. Tip is at 4:00pm talk about how you see this match up Tuesday.

Join Barbara Mason for the Sacramento Kings podcast each Monday 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: Kings Raynaud led with 30 points against 76ers; Kings host Nets Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) takes a jump shot against the Sacramento Kings Maxime Raynaud (42) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Thu Mar 19, 2026. The Kings host the Brooklyn Nets Sun Mar 22, 2026. (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 Can the Sacramento Kings bounce back defensively after giving up big scoring nights in recent losses? (They’ve allowed high point totals lately, including a 139-point game to Philadelphia.)

#2 How will the Brooklyn Nets’ youth-focused, “development-first” approach impact their competitiveness in this matchup? (The Nets have been prioritizing young players and lottery positioning.)

#3 Which team can better overcome key injuries and absences heading into the game? (Both sides are missing multiple contributors, including rotation players.)

#4Will DeMar DeRozan continue his strong scoring form and carry the Kings’ offense? (He recently had a 41-point, 10-assist performance and remains a focal point.)

#5 With both teams near the bottom of the standings, how will motivation—winning vs. draft positioning—shape the intensity of the game? (Both teams have sub-.300 records and are struggling late in the season.)

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.

⚡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. 

Curry leads Golden State with 27 points to defeat Brooklyn 120-107

Brooklyn Nets Egor Demin (8) fights for the basketball with the Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (30) in first half action at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn on Mon Dec 29, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Jessica Kwong

BROOKLYN, NY. — Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors (17-16) to a 120-107 win over the Brooklyn Nets (10-20) at Barclays Center on Monday night – while passing Kevin Garnett to reach No. 21 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.

Curry said he could speak about each player he has passed on the league’s career points leaderboard, but “at this stage it’s just all icons, all legends, all guys that I loved watching play, define the era that they played in”. 

“So to pass those type of individuals and especially a guy like KD – I mean KG – a champ and what his career meant, is special for sure,” said Curry. “So each guy I pass, I’m honored.”

Curry finished with 27 points and Jimmy Butler with 21 to give the Warriors their fourth win in five contests, and snap the Nets’ three-game winning streak. 

The Warriors had a lackluster first quarter and at one point were down by as many as 13 points. But they stayed in it and captured a 2-point lead at the half. 

In the third quarter, Curry got into this rhythm and scored 10 straight points including two 3-pointers, a field goal and two free throws, to put Golden State up 89-85.

“They got off to such a hot start and kind of picked apart our zone. They made a couple of late 3’s, late shot clock 3’s early,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

“Once we switched to our man-to-man, we had pretty good attention on Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr. even though both guys had it going a little but, I thought in the fourth quarter our attention to Porter Jr. in particular was really good.” 

The Nets (10-20) went on a 8-0 run with less than five minutes left in the fourth quarter and trailed 107-103 after Terance Mann made two of three free throws.

With less than a minute left in the game, Curry went to the free throw line and made the first to “MVP” chants – but surprisingly missed the second.

“Probably one of the few times that I had the MVP chant and I missed the last free throw, hitting the stride a little bit,” Curry joked.

“But I’m definitely grateful for it (MVP chants), it keeps you going, it picks you up even on a back-to-back when it might be a little bit tough to find some energy, for a road crowd to give you that, you feed off it, it’s special.”

Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 11 points and De’Anthony Melton had 10 to help boost the Warriors after their overtime loss to Toronto on Sunday.

“I think just with the back-to-back, just kind of gotta get yourself going,” said Jackson-Davis.

“I didn’t play last game so I felt like I could help bring the energy up, just go out there. It starts on the defensive end of the floor, so good stops and start running, and see if our teammates can build off that.”

The Warriors (17-16) are now 7-12 in away games. They continue on their three-game road trip on Wednesday, facing the Charlotte Hornets (11-21) at 10 a.m. PT. 

Golden State Warriors game wrap: Warriors just get by Nets 121-119 at Barclay Center

Golden State Warrior guard Stephen Curry (30) led with 40 points against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclay Center in Brooklyn on Thu Mar 6, 2025

By Jessica Kwong

BROOKLYN, NY. — Stephen Curry scored 40 points against the Brooklyn Nets for the first time in 25 career games against them and led the Golden State Warriors to a 121-119 victory at Barclays Center on Thursday night.

It wasn’t until after the Warriors got the win that put them 4-1 in the five-game road trip that Curry realized his accomplishment – one that puts him one step away from a new personal record.

“Naw I didn’t know until after. When I had 38, two people came up and said, get a layup or something, but they didn’t say why,” said Curry. “I found out after.”

Golden State trailed 27-5 early on and Curry changed the tide by making a fadeaway buzzer-beater from the Nets’ half court logo at the end of the first half. Some of his teammates were only slightly surprised that it went in.

“He just had one in Orlando, so I think every shot’s going in anyway,” said Gary Payton II. “So let’s head into the locker room, regroup, let’s come back out for the second half. And you know, he gives us those sparks at the end of the half. And we needed that win so, it’s nice.”

The Warriors started the second half only five points behind and outscored the Nets 31-29 in the third quarter and 35-30 in the fourth. Head coach Steve Kerr called it a “very professional win to come back from 22 down right out of the gates”.

“I give them credit, they were just amazing that first quarter,” Kerr said of the Nets. “They took it to us and so for our guys to get settled and make a good comeback and take control of the game late, it was a hell of an effort and a great trip.”

Jimmy Butler contributed 25 points and six assists. The Warriors are 10-1 since he joined the lineup, and the chemistry they had with him in their 114-102 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden continued at Barclays Center.

Brooklyn trailed 97-91 with 7:30 to go in the game and were unable to close in. The Nets (21-41) suffered their sixth straight loss as the crowd chanted “MVP! MVP! MVP!” for Curry, making it feel like a home game for Golden State.

The Warriors (35-28) head back to Chase Center for a seven-game homestand that starts on Saturday hosting the Detroit Pistons. That happens to be the only team in the league that Curry has not scored at least 40 points against.

“He’s got one more, one more on the hit list and then he has everybody,” Payton said. “So hopefully we get that done for him.”

Asked if he will aim to get the job done against Detroit, Curry answered humbly.

“You know – maybe you don’t know me. I don’t ever think that way. I play the game the way I want to,” he said. “Obviously it’s on my mind so I won’t shy away from it, but you don’t sabotage a game just to score 40. You try to win, no matter what it takes.”

Asked if Curry will make the milestone on Saturday, Draymond Green laughed and said: “Let’s not piss the Pistons off.”

Tip-off on Saturday is at 5:30 p.m. PT.