San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama (1) defends the Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (18) in the first half at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wed Mar 18, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 How will the Philadelphia 76ers’ stronger overall record (37–32) compare against the Sacramento Kings’ struggles this season (18–52) in determining the outcome?
#2 Can Maxime Raynaud continues his scoring surge can he do it against the 76ers defense? Raynaud scored 32 points leading the Kings in scoring on Tuesday night.
#3 What impact will DeMar DeRozan have for Sacramento, and can he carry the offense against a tougher opponent?
#4 Will Sacramento’s poor three-point shooting (around 33.7%) hurt them against a Philadelphia defense that allows more perimeter attempts?
#5 Given that the 76ers got handled pretty well by the Denver Nuggets 124-96 and the Kings were also handled by the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday 132-104. How do you see this match up with the Kings and 76ers on Thursday night.
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.
Maxime Raynaud #42 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 17, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — De’Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs were in Sacramento for the Kings’ 70th game of the season on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PST.
The Kings have been on an opposite trajectory from the Spurs since last year, when the Kings traded De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio. The Kings have endured a disastrous season that has seen them lose the most games in a row in franchise history as they barrel toward a 60-loss season.
The Kings have turned their attention to development, but that was put on hold Tuesday as the Spurs pummeled the Kings at Golden 1 Center. The Spurs defeated the Kings in blowout fashion, 132-104, in a quick affair that lasted 1 hour and 59 minutes.
In the first quarter, the Spurs got off to a raucous start, outscoring the Kings 39-22 as they totally outmatched the Kings’ efforts early in the game. The Spurs had three players score seven or more points in the first quarter as they started firing on all cylinders. Maxime Raynaud and Doug McDermott led the Kings in the first quarter with six points each in the first.
In the second quarter, the Kings weren’t able to stop the Spurs for a second consecutive quarter as they were embarrassed and outscored 39-25 heading into halftime. Julian Champagnie scored nine points to lead the Spurs in the second quarter while Daeqwon Plowden dropped eight for the Kings in the second quarter. The Spurs led the Kings 78-47 heading into halftime as the Spurs recorded 27 assists and just two turnovers in the first half of action.
In the third quarter, the Kings calmed the sea and were able to put together a respectable quarter to keep the score right where it was heading into the quarter. The Kings and Spurs both scored 34 points in the third as Maxime Raynaud went on a tear, scoring 16 of the Kings’ points. Friend and fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama also put up double-digit scoring in the third as he scored 10 points.
In the fourth quarter, the Kings outscored the Spurs for the first time all night, where they put up 23 points compared to the Spurs’ 20. However, it was, of course, too little, too late as the Spurs defeated the Kings 132-104. Maxime Raynaud led the Kings in defeat with 32 points as Nique Clifford dropped 15 in the tough loss for Sacramento. The Spurs finished the game with seven players in double figures as the Kings’ defense did very little to contain them throughout the game.
Potentially the most impressive stat of the night was from the Spurs as a team as they recorded 41 assists in the game. Twenty-seven of the Spurs’ 41 assists came in the first half as they only committed two turnovers in that span, which has happened only six other times in NBA history.
The Sacramento Kings stay home to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night at 7 p.m. PST.
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 Warriors head coach Steve Kerr became the fourth fastest coach to win 600 games (AP News photo)
Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor:
#1 David talk about Warrior coach Steve Kerr becoming the fourth fastest coach to win 600 games.
#2 Right now Stephen Curry is out with a right knee injury and his return is estimated around Mar 21. The Warriors need every win they could get but Mar 21 is a long ways off they’ll have to depend on each other if they going to keep pace for a play in spot.
#3 The Warriors are in Boston on Wednesday night. The Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference at 45-23. The Celtics have won two in a row and have a 23-10 home record. This could be a tough road trip for Golden State was they open a four game trip against the Celtics, Pistons, Hawks, and Mavericks.
Climate Pledge Arena would be the site to host an expansion team in Seattle (Living Future image)
NBA Looking for Expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle
That’s Amaury News and Commentary
by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
Las Vegas never had an NBA team. The Seattle SuperSonics played at KeyArena in Seattle from 1967 to 2008. They left Seattle because of a lease dispute with Key Arena, and since then, there has been no NBA action in the Emerald City. I traveled there with the Warriors, and I remember they had very good fans and a Hall of Fame coach, Lenny Wilkins.
Las Vegas once had the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, which relocated to San Antonio in 2008. However, they never had a permanent NBA team. The city hosts the annual NBA Summer League and is a leading contender for a future expansion team.
As of 2025-2026, the average NBA franchise is valued at over $4.6 billion, while some teams, such as the Warriors, Knicks, and Lakers, are valued between $7 billion and $11 billion. In the case of Las Vegas, if they succeed, they will now have all the top 4 professional leagues joining the MLB (A’s), NFL (Raiders), and NHL (Golden Knights), “one-stop shopping for major league sports”.
While Seattle (if they succeed) will have a return to the NBA for the first time since 2018. Attention Fans. This is not personal, it is business. “Everything in America is a business, and sports franchises fall into that category, and it seems like profit is more important than team history” (A’s are the best example).
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.
While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com
Utah Jazz guard Elijah Harkless (16) drives past the Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the second half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sat Mar 14, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 How can the Sacramento Kings slow down the San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama in the paint and on the boards? The Spurs’ star big man has been a dominant presence this season and is a key matchup problem for Sacramento.
#2 Who will step up offensively for Sacramento with key injuries affecting the roster? Several Kings players, including Domantas Sabonis (out) and Keegan Murray (out), have been dealing with injuries, which could reshape the rotation.
#3 Can veteran guard Russell Westbrook provide leadership and scoring if he’s available? Westbrook has been listed as a game-time decision due to injury, making his availability a key storyline.
#4 Will Sacramento’s perimeter players take advantage of the Spurs’ defensive matchups? Guards like Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan could be crucial in generating offense against San Antonio’s defense.
#5 Can the Kings keep the game competitive against one of the West’s top teams? San Antonio enters the matchup with a strong 49–18 record, while Sacramento has struggled at 18–51, creating a major challenge for the Kings.
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 guard DeMar DeRozan (5) dunks on the Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (10) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Sun Mar 15, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:
1. After upsetting the Los Angeles Saturday night 118-109 the Sacramento Kings. The Kings took on the struggling Utah Jazz Sunday at Golden 1 getting the win a second game in a row 116-111.
2 After the first 12 minutes of play in a very close game the Kings amped it up in the second quarter closing out the first half on a good note.
3. After a solid first half, the Kings only had six turnovers and once again as the Kings have seen over the past two games DeMar DeRozan was leading the pack with points scored.
4.In the final minutes of this game the Kings were clinging onto a two-point lead after having led by as many as 12 points in the quarter. Who stepped up to finish off the Jazz giving the Kings their second win in a row and their fourth win in the past five games.
5.Tuesday night the Kings will take on the second place in the Western Conference San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1. They will face Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and company a huge ask. The Kings will have their hands full in this game although lately they have played very well against upper echelon teams.
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.
DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings is fouled while shooting by Elijah Harkless #16 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 15, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Sunday night at the Golden 1 Center to take on the Utah Jazz. The Jazz had already been fined this season by the NBA for tanking concerns. Yet, that didn’t stop them from “resting” Kyle Filipowski in the game.
The Kings came into Sunday’s matchup coming off a win against the LA Clippers in Los Angeles on the first night of a back-to-back. The Kings took down the Clippers and looked to do the same to the Jazz on Sunday night at 7 p.m. PST. The Kings defeated the Jazz 116-111 on the second night of a back-to-back.
In a game dominated by the tanking storyline, the players on the court couldn’t care less and put their best foot forward.
In the first quarter, it was a tale of two players to start the game. The Jazz and the Kings both got off to strong performances to begin the game as the Jazz outscored the Kings 28-26 to open the game. DeMar DeRozan opened the game with 10 points for the Kings, while Cody Williams added 14 of his own as they dazzled in the first.
In the second quarter, the Kings turned it up and outscored the Jazz 28-21 heading into halftime. The Kings increased their defensive intensity, and the lack of shot-making for the Jazz aided the Kings as they built their 54-49 halftime lead. DeMar DeRozan continued his hot start as he added eight points in the second quarter to bring his first-half total to 18 points. Alongside DeMar, Nique Clifford had an impressive second quarter as he scored eight points in the second quarter to propel the Kings.
In the third quarter, the game exploded in what can best be described as an offensive frenzy for both teams. The Jazz came out ahead in third-quarter scoring as they managed to outscore the Kings 39-35 in a defenseless third quarter coming out of halftime. Isaiah Collier led the onslaught for the Jazz as he scored 11 points for them in the third quarter. DeMar DeRozan, Killian Hayes, and Precious Achiuwa each scored eight points to drive the Kings’ offensive efforts. DeMar’s eight-point third quarter increased his game total to 26 points heading into the fourth quarter. The Kings led 89-88 heading to the final frame as they attempted to close out the Jazz.
In the fourth quarter, the Kings held on and defeated the Jazz thanks to a continued scoring outburst from DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan added another 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Kings outscored the Jazz 27-23, and DeMar finished the game with 41 points. The Kings defeated the Jazz by a final of 116-111, and it marked the Kings’ fourth win in their last five attempts. Precious Achiuwa was second in scoring for the Kings with 20 points, and Killian Hayes trailed right behind him, scoring 16 in the game.
After the game, Kings head coach Doug Christie praised the performance of DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan had made a habit of impressive performances this past week, and Sunday was no different.
“He’s like a comfy blanket, man. It doesn’t surprise me… if you ever get a chance to watch him work and then you go watch him play, it’s the same thing. And that’s a credit to him.”
The Utah Jazz, having been one of the teams that has been fined this year for tanking, was in town. Naturally, the topic was top of mind. I asked Doug Christie his thoughts on it as an issue for the league.
“…It’s not for me to judge somebody else’s house. I just know what we do here, and it ain’t that [tanking], and it ain’t never going to be that while I’m sitting here. When we go out there to play, we go out there to win.”
The Kings will take on the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PST at the 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
Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm
Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in.
Sacramento Kings Russell Westbrook gestures after scoring a three pointer against the the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Arena in Los Angeles on Sat Mar 14, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
The Sacramento Kings (17-51) pulled off an upset Saturday night beating the Los Angeles Clippers (34-33) 118-109. They have been playing some greatly improved basketball despite the multitude of injuries they are facing right now. Again DeMar DeRozan had the high for the Kings with 27 points and Precious Achiuwa chipped in a double double 25 points and 13 rebounds. Maxime Raynaud finished with 23 points.
Game recap: The opening quarter was a close one with the Kings taking a slim 33-31 lead after the first 12 minutes of play. Sacramento really began to pour it on the second quarter and after two quarters they had outscored Los Angeles 35-23 and were leading at the half 68-54.
After the first two quarters, Precious Achiuwa had scored 18 points and DeMar DeRozan and Maxime Raynaud both had double figures. The Kings would be looking to keep the pressure on after an impressive first half of basketball.
Kawhi Leonard was the only Clipper in double digits with 17 points. While the first quarter was a close one the Kings were doing a great job containing the Clippers in the second quarter pushing their lead to fourteen points.
The Clippers were really struggling scoring from the field. Both teams were not great from the line, the Kings shooting 64% and the Clippers at 69%. The Kings did have ten turnovers in the half conceding nine points.
The largest lead in the game for Sacramento was 14 points. Extending their lead in the second half and playing spoiler would definitely be in their sites with the Clippers clinging to eighth place in the Western Conference. The Golden State Warriors are chasing them and a loss Saturday night would give Los Angeles a one game lead over the Warriors.
The Kings got a bit sloppy in the third quarter with three turnovers early in the the quarter. They began missing shots and fouling letting their 14-point lead dwindle down to nine points mid-way through the quarter.
At 7:45 the Kings had taken a timeout to get this game back on track. With five minutes left in the third quarter they had pushed their lead back out to double digits 82-69. As the quarter began to wind down the Kings had taken a 20 point lead 90-70 their largest of the game. Going into the fourth quarter the Kings had a 92-75 lead.
The Clippers continued to try and cut the Kings lead but Sacramento continued to hang onto a sizeable double digit lead although Los Angeles had cut the 20 point King lead to fourteen. With nine minutes left in the game this contest was hardly over and numerous fouls were really hurting Sacramento as the Clippers got within 12 points 97-85.
As in the third quarter, the Kings had a sloppy start to the fourth letting the Clippers back in this game. With 6:57 left on the clock the Kings again took a timeout with the Clippers again pulling to within nine points.
Sacramento was unable to pull away after that timeout this time allowing the Clippers to get within three points 103-100 with four minutes left in the game, This would be a fight to the end as the Kings battled for the rest of the game.
Los Angeles took a time out looking to take the lead they had not seen since the first quarter. With 2 1/2 minutes left in the game Sacramento fought back to a 112-102 lead. The Clippers rallied to within six points with 1:25 left on the clock taking a time out looking to somehow win this game.
A Los Angeles challenge favored the Kings who pushed their lead out to 114-106 when DeRozan hit free throws. With under a minutes left in the game and Sacramento leading 118-106 the Kings had pulled off the upset.
The Kings fought in this game to the very end . When the Clippers very nearly took the lead in the fourth quarter Sacramento held on to push their lead back out and upset the Clippers.
Rozan had the team high with 27 points, Achiuwa had a double double with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Raynaud finished with 23 points and Russell Westbrook also had a triple double with 12 points, 12 rebounds and ten assists. Daeqwon Plowden had an amazing game off the bench finishing with 15 points and five rebounds. Every starter tonight scored double figures in an all-around team effort.
Game notes: Saturday night the Kings who traveled down to Los Angeles for a matchup with the Clippers the Kings won it in a shocker beating the Clippers at Intuit Arena this was the Kings third win in four games. The Kings came off a loss to the Charlotte Hornets 117-109 last Wednesday night.
Despite the loss Wednesday the Kings DeMar DeRozan had a banner night scoring 39 points the high in the game. Nique Clifford had a solid game scoring 18 points. Precious Achiuwa has been really stepping up and in that game he scored 14 points and just as importantly with eight rebounds which was the high for Sacramento.
Despite all the injuries the Kings suffered this season there have a handful of players who have picked up the slack and continue to improve with each game. They have lent a lot of hope for the Kings for next season. Saturday night the Kings faced a Clippers team containing Kawhi Leonard, no easy task. Alongside Leonard, Darius Garland who has been solid on and off the bench Bennedict Mathurin is also a threat.
Sacramento was without Malik Monk Saturday night’s lineup. He is suffering a right ankle injury that he suffered in their game with the Pacers, missing his second consecutive game. Devin Carter also missed Saturday night’s game.
Sacramento now heads back home to Golden 1 for a matchup with the Utah Jazz. They are slightly favored as they go into another winnable game. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 7:00 PM Sunday night.
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.
The Sacramento Kings DeMar DeRozan led all scorers in points with 39 against the Charlotte Hornets Wed Mar 11, 2026 in Charlotte (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:
#1 Can the Kings control the pace? Will Sacramento be able to push the tempo and play their preferred fast-paced offense, or will the Clippers slow the game down in the half court?
#2 Which team wins the battle in the paint? Will Sacramento’s interior scoring and rebounding hold up against the Clippers’ frontcourt defense?
#3 Who steps up in the clutch? If the game is close in the fourth quarter, which team will execute better in late-game situations?
#4 Can the Clippers contain Sacramento’s perimeter shooting? The Kings often rely on strong three-point production—can Los Angeles limit open looks from deep?
#5 Will home-court advantage matter for the Clippers? How much impact will the crowd and environment have for the Clippers playing at home?
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.
The Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) blocks a shot by the Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wed Mar 11, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 Can the Kings control the pace? Will Sacramento be able to push the tempo and play their preferred fast-paced offense, or will the Clippers slow the game down in the half court?
#2 Which team wins the battle in the paint? Will Sacramento’s interior scoring and rebounding hold up against the Clippers’ frontcourt defense?
#3 Who steps up in the clutch? If the game is close in the fourth quarter, which team will execute better in late-game situations?
#4 Can the Clippers contain Sacramento’s perimeter shooting? The Kings often rely on strong three-point production—can Los Angeles limit open looks from deep?
#5 Will home-court advantage matter? How much impact will the crowd and environment have for the Clippers playing at home?
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.
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