Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkik (30) passed the ball against the Sacramento Kings forward Doug McDermott (7) at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wed Feb 11, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:
#1 How did DeMar DeRozan’s 20 point performance affect the Kings’ effort against the Jazz on Wednesday?
#2 What impact did Devin Carter have on the game in his role during the matchup versus Utah?
#3 How did Precious Achiuwa’s rebounding and defense contribute for Sacramento in this contest?
#4 In what ways did Maxime Raynaud influence the Kings’ performance against the Jazz Wednesday night?
#5 Talk about head coach Doug Christie and how he has managed through this most recent skid.
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.
Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson (20) posts up against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wed Feb 11, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 How did DeMar DeRozan’s 20 point performance affect the Kings’ effort against the Jazz on Wednesday?
#2 What impact did Devin Carter have on the game in his role during the matchup versus Utah?
#3 How did Precious Achiuwa’s rebounding and defense contribute for Sacramento in this contest?
#4 In what ways did Maxime Raynaud influence the Kings’ performance against the Jazz Wednesday night?
#5 Talk about head coach Doug Christie and how he has managed through this most recent skid.
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 forward Precious Achiuwa (left) and the Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (right) has hold of the ball at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City Wed Feb 11, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
The writing was on the wall by the end of the first quarter as the Utah Jazz (18-37) built a 19 point lead over the Sacramento Kings (12-44) that was extended with each ensuing quarter. The final was 121-93.
With six of their best players injured or ill for the Kings the young guys clocked a lot of minutes in this game. Devin Carter had another terrific game scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan had the team high with 20 points.
The Kings took on the Jazz Wednesday night at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. So far unable to do a thing about a crushing their losing streak extending it on Wednesday night to 14 games. The Kings have just been unable to put a healthy team on the floor.
The Kings are either injured or will making any continuity a tough call. The Kings did not see Russell Westbrook, Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis or De’Andre Hunter on the floor Wednesday night along with the absence of Keegan Murray the younger guys will see a lot of action.
This is nothing new for the Kings although it seems that the list of missing players is getting longer and there is not much that can be done about it. Injuries can crush a team’s season and the Kings have been dealing with this ever since the get go.
Game recap: The Kings got crushed in the opening 12 minutes of play. The Jazz outscored them 39-20 in the first quarter. When your field goal percent is around 25% and shots from beyond the arc close to the same you are in a world of trouble especially when Utah was shooting over 50% in the field and close to the same from outside.
Sacramento had an uphill battle to start the game and it persisted through the second quarter. At the half, the Jazz had a 71-44 lead. They outscored the Kings 32-24 in the second quarter but the almost irreparable damage had been done in the opening quarter.
The Kings Devin Carter was having another good game having already scored 13 points with three rebounds. One of his strengths is driving to the basket and he was having a lot of success doing so especially in the second quarter.
DeMar DeRozan had 12 points in the half. Other than that the first half was unremarkable for the Kings. Sacramento was protecting the ball well with only five turnovers; they were just missing far too many shots getting completely outplayed by Utah.
The Jazz continued to extend their lead in the third quarter realizing their largest lead of the game so far 83-50 four minutes into the quarter. The Kings were trying to take shots whether open or not. Trailing by a landslide and up against the clock they were going for broke and it wasn’t happening. Going into the fourth quarter Utah had a 100-66 lead.
The Kings did outscore the Jazz in the fourth quarter 27-21. The final was 121-93.
DeMar DeRozan had the team high finishing with 20 points with three rebounds. Devin Carter has steadily been improving scoring 19 points in tonight’s game with five rebounds. He excels driving the basket at times untouched. Doug McDermott had 14 points off the bench and he was hot from beyond the arc hitting five of nine. With this loss the Kings have lost 14 games in a row.
Sacramento will next take on the Orlando Magic on Thursday February 19 after the All-Star game is a wrap. With this break hopefully the team can get some of their starters healthy to finish off the season. Tipoff for the game at Golden 1 Arena in Sacramento is scheduled for 7:00 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.
New Orleans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) takes a shot against the Sacramento Kings guard Devon Carter in the first half at Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans on Mon Feb 9, 2026 (AP News photo)
By Barbara Mason
After playing a great game last Saturday night, the Sacramento Kings (12-43) traveled to the “Big Easy” looking to break their 12 game losing streak only to run into a buzzsaw at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans (15-40) losing 120-94. Their offense was terrible. The young center Maxime Raynaud had a terrific game finishing with 21 points and 19 rebounds a bright spot in this losing effort.
Game recap: Along with Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan, Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, and Precious Achiuwa started the game for the Kings. After the first 12 minutes of play the Pelicans had a 31-26 lead. Achiuwa and DeRozan led the offense each scoring six points in the first quarter. Off the bench Devin Carter and Dylan Cardwell also took the floor chipping in four points.
The Pelicans went on a run to start the second quarter taking a 38-26 lead leaving the Kings in the dust. It was hardly the start Sacramento had envisioned. The Kings already had eight turnovers in just over a single quarter.
The Pelicans had scored 14 points on those Sacramento turnovers. With 2:29 left in the half the Kings had cut a 17 point Pelican lead to 11. The Kings were falling flat from beyond the arc going 2 of 13.
As the second quarter came to an end New Orleans had a 15 point lead 61-46. Sacramento had ten turnovers in the first half conceding 19 points. Maxime Raynaud had a great first half shooting for 11 points the only King in double digits and also had nine rebounds. Sacramento had a whole lot of work to do in the second half.
Sacramento did not get a whole lot done in the third quarter getting squashed 31-21 and trailing after three quarters 92-67. The Pelicans had dominated in every quarter with Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson leading the way. Raynaud put the team in a great position playing a great defensive game already with 16 rebounds.
Sacramento’s offense was terrible with 30 of 78 field goals and they were 3 of 25 from beyond the arc. They had been outplayed the entire game. The Pelicans largest lead of the game was 30 points.
New Orleans outscored the Kings in every quarter of this game. The Pelicans had handed the Kings their thirteenth loss in a row.
The Kings Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford and Devin Carter again had efficient games. Raynaud had a double double finishing with 21 points and 19 rebounds. Carter had 12 points and three rebounds and Clifford scored ten points with five rebounds.
The Kings could not hit a triple in this game going 4 of 31 and field goals were 40-99. It seemed that not much was dropping for Sacramento as they lost their 13 game in a row. The Pelicans scored 34 fast break points to the Kings 16.
Game notes: Despite losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday night the Kings played a solid game led by the young players who very nearly pulled off the upset. Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford, Devin Carter and Dylan Cardwell played one heck of a game.
Monday night the Kings failed to end their 12-game losing streak as they lost to the Pelicans. They were without Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk and of course De’Andre Hunter will be awaiting re-evaluation of his eye injury. The good news is that Hunter’s injury could have been so much worse possibly causing permanent damage to his eye so losing him for ten days is far better than what could have been.
The Kings next stop will be in Utah with a matchup against the Jazz Wednesday night with tipoff scheduled for 6:00 PM.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings DeMar DeRozan (10) and Maxime Raynaud (42) in the first half at Golden 1 in Sacramento on Sat Feb 7, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Barbara Mason:
1.The Kings suffered their 12th loss in a row-their worst stretch this season losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-126.
2.Now that the trade deadline has past the Kings has stayed pretty much intact with only Keon Ellis and Dennis Shroder being traded before the deadline.
3. Despite the loss this was a well-played game for the Kings with every starter scoring in double digits as well as double digits from two of their bench players.
4.There are some very promising young players for Sacramento right now both starting and on the bench. Despite the rough time they are going through there just might be some light at the end of the tunnel.
5. Monday night the Kings have traveled to Smoothie King Arena in New Orleans in a quick turnaround taking on the struggling Pelicans, another opportunity to break their losing streak.
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.
Nique Clifford #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Keon Ellis #14 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO–The Kings took on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night as Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis made their returns to Golden 1 Center. The Kings were unable to defeat the Cavs in James Harden’s debut game as they fell 132-126, and their losing streak extended to 12 games.
In the first quarter, the Kings’ young guys propelled the Kings to an early lead over the Cavs. Daeqwon Plowden and Nique Clifford led the scoring from the Kings’ young guys as they took the lead 31-25 at the end of the first frame. Plowden and Clifford combined for 16 first-quarter points, while Russell Westbrook added eight points of his own in the first quarter. The Kings led in second-chance points 12-4 and rebounds 15-10 to start the game.
In the second quarter, the Cavs took advantage of a struggling Kings offense to get themselves back in the game and ultimately take the lead going into halftime. The Cavs outscored the Kings 32-24 to take the 57-55 lead into halftime. Jarrett Allen led the Cavs in the first half against the Kings with 17 points, as Nique Clifford and Russell Westbrook paced the Kings with 14 and 13 points, respectively. The Cavs’ three-point shooting suffered in the first half as they shot 27% from behind the line, while the Kings were solid at 46%.
In the third quarter, the Kings made their move on the Cavs coming out of halftime. The Kings outscored the Cavs 41-36 in the third quarter to take the 96-93 lead into the final quarter of the game in hopes of closing things out. Nique Clifford led the way for the Kings, adding eight points to lead the comeback, and Maxime Raynaud contributed eight points.
In the fourth quarter, the Kings and the young guys put on a show in an attempt to snap the losing streak. Yet, even as Nique Clifford added another seven points in the fourth, the Kings were ultimately outscored 39-30 as they fell to the Cavs 132-126 on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden carried the Cavs to victory late as the duo put up 17 and 15 points, respectively, in the fourth quarter alone. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring with 35 points in the victory. On the Kings’ side, Nique Clifford led the Kings with 30 points in defeat, which was a new career high for the rookie.
After the game, the Kings rookie spoke with the media, speaking on his new career high during the loss.
“I got some good looks tonight,” Clifford said after the game. “My teammates were finding me in good positions to score the ball and the shots were falling tonight. So it was a good individual performance, but I’m not a stat guy. I really don’t care unless we get the win. So it was cool, but not the result we wanted.”
The losses are clearly getting to the Kings, but they have remained optimistic and upbeat even while enduring a Sacramento-era record-tying 12-game losing streak.
There’s more pain to come for Sacramento. Yet, the initial group of young players that will be around for the rebuild is appearing to take shape. If the Kings can continue to develop guys like Nique Clifford, Dylan Cardwell, Maxime Raynaud, and Devin Carter, they might begin to build a foundation that can be paired with a top draft pick.
The Kings will head on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at 5 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.
Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) takes a shot between the Los Angeles Clippers forwards John Collins (20) and Derrick Jones (right) in first half action at Golden 1 Arena in Sacramento on Fri Feb 6, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:
#1 Who were the key contributors for the Clippers in this game, and how did their performances impact the final result? Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the 114-111 win.
#2 How did the Kings’ recent struggles (including their lengthy losing streak) influence their performance against the Clippers? Sacramento’s loss extended their losing streak to 11 games, highlighting ongoing challenges for the team.
#3 What effect did recent trades and roster changes have on the Clippers’ lineup and chemistry in this matchup? Clippers were short-handed following trades, including James Harden and Ivica Zubac leaving the team.
#4 Which statistical categories (shooting efficiency, rebounds, turnovers) were most decisive in the final three-point game margin? The Clippers overcame a deficit and took control late, with balanced scoring and contributions from role players.
#5 What does this game’s outcome mean for each team’s season trajectory — such as playoff hopes for the Clippers vs. tanking/draft position implications 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.
Dylan Cardwell #32 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates against the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on February 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO–Losers of 10 straight games coming into Friday, the Sacramento Kings played host to the Los Angeles Clippers at 7 p.m. PST. The Kings fell to the Clippers 114-111 on Saturday night.
In the first quarter, neither team’s starters did much to begin the game. The Kings and Clippers were tied at 14 with just over three minutes left to go in the quarter before the Kings bench lit the spark to go on a run to end the quarter. Malik Monk came in and scored nine points in the quarter to lead the bench unit to outscoring the Clippers bench 15-5. With the help of the bench, the Kings outscored the Clippers 27-17 to take the early lead in the game. The Clippers didn’t take very good care of the ball in the first quarter as they committed six turnovers that led to seven Kings points.
In the second quarter, the Clippers got back the deficit they lost in the first quarter. The Clippers’ offense picked up its production in the second quarter as they outscored the Kings 31-22. However, the Kings maintained the 49-48 lead going into halftime. John Collins led the resurgence for the Clippers with eight points for the club in the second quarter alone, as Kawhi Leonard added six for LA. Dylan Cardwell led the scoring in the second quarter for the Kings as he finished the frame with six points.
In the third quarter, the Kings and Clippers mainly traded baskets as the Clippers outscored the Kings again, this time 31-28, to head to the fourth quarter leading 79-77. Neither team had seized control of the game up until this point, and it was anyone’s for the taking in the fourth quarter. The Kings’ leading scorer through the first three quarters of action was Malik Monk with 15 points. Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers through three with 24 points.
In the fourth quarter, the Kings ran out of steam against the Clippers. Led by Kawhi Leonard’s seven points in the quarter, the Clippers outscored the Kings 35-34 to defeat Sacramento 114-111. Leonard led all scorers in the game with 31 points in the contest as the Clippers improved to 24-27 on the season. Dylan Cardwell led the way for the Kings with 14 points and 14 rebounds in the losing effort as the Kings lost their 11th straight to fall to 12-41 on the year. Malik Monk and Nique Clifford added the best scoring efforts for the Kings in the game as they scored 18 and 16 points, respectively, for the Kings.
After the game, Doug Christie spoke on the growing pains of playing young guys as a team out of playoff contention.
“Yeah, times like this get tough. You can look back at all the different things, and there’ve been a lot of them, but we don’t — I don’t come in and make excuses,” Doug said after the game. “… We begin to grow, and that’s what we want to do in the last 31. We want to make sure that we are growing and building a swell and the momentum that takes us into the offseason.”
The Kings will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers and host the return of Keon Ellis since his trade away from the Kings on Saturday at 7 p.m. PST inside Golden 1 Center.
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) and Sacramento Kings forward De’Andre Hunter battle for the rebound in the first half at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wed Feb 4, 2026 (AP News photo)
Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:
#1 Memphis Grizzlies Cam Spencer scored three big baskets in the fourth quarter in the last few minutes of the game and finished with 20 points. The Grizzlies Ty Jerome scored 28 points Wednesday night and the loss was a season worse for the Sacramento Kings who have now lost ten in row.
#2 With 2:08 remaining in the game Spencer hit a three point shot that put the Grizzlies on top with a 122-118 lead. GG Jackson also hit a jumper and added a 16 foot jumper with 43 seconds left to give the Grizzlies a four point lead. It was a tough loss for the Kings as this one slipped away with just seconds left.
#3 The Kings Domantas Sabonis scored 20 points out of his 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. The last time the Kings won a game was back on Jan 16th against the Washington Wizards that week the Kings had a four game win streak going.
#4 Jeremiah, talk about the following Kings scorers, DeMar DeRozan with 20 points, Nique Clifford with 14, Russell Westbrook and Malik Monk finishing in a tie with 13 points, Zach LeVine 11 points, and Devin Carter with ten points.
#5 Next up for the Kings the ninth place Los Angeles Clippers who have won two in a row come to tip off with Sacramento Friday night at Golden 1. The Kings are hoping to end the skid using the home court advantage.
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.
GG Jackson #45 of the Memphis Grizzlies is guarded by De’Andre Hunter #15 of the Sacramento Kings in the second quarter at Golden 1 Center on February 04, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
By Jeremiah Salmonson
SACRAMENTO–Amidst the numerous rumors of trades and roster turnover, the Kings welcomed the Memphis Grizzlies to town on Wednesday night at the Golden 1 Center.
In the first quarter, the Kings started the game off strong with a solid presence under the basket. The Kings led in the paint, outscoring the Grizzlies 18-12, as Domantas Sabonis got off to a hot start with eight points and five boards in the opening quarter. Other than that, it was a relatively even quarter of play, with the Kings outscoring the Grizzlies 31-28 in the opening act.
In the second quarter, it was more of the same from both teams as they remained neck and neck leading into halftime. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings and all scorers in the first half as he dropped 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Twelve of the 20 points Domas scored in the first half came in the second quarter. The Grizzlies outscored the Kings 30-26 in the second quarter to take a 59-57 lead into the break. The points-in-the-paint disparity became even more apparent in the second quarter, as the Kings outdid the Grizzlies 20-10 in that category in the frame.
In the third quarter, it looked early on that the Kings were going to go down big to the Grizzlies coming out of the break. In fact, the Kings trailed by eight points early in the third as the Grizzlies were putting it together out of the half. Yet, the Kings were able to step up and bring the game back, taking a two-point, 91-89 lead into the fourth quarter. The Kings outscored the Grizzlies 34-31 in the third while trying to carry their momentum into the final 12 minutes.
In the fourth quarter, the Kings struggled to keep up with the Grizzlies, but they managed to keep the game within striking distance throughout the quarter. The Kings trailed by what felt like 3-5 points most of the quarter and were down 124-122 with just over a minute to go. However, the Grizzlies hit some tough late-game shots to defeat the Kings 129-125.
With the loss, the Kings’ losing streak reached 10 games, and they dropped their fourth straight home game.
It’s clear the Kings are transitioning from the veterans to the young players in the rotation, something that is new to Nique Clifford, but he is embracing the situation.
“It’s something I’ve never been through, so it’s been a little different for me than college,” Nique Clifford said after the game. “You don’t have guys getting moved from team to team, and it is a different experience, but I feel like as a professional, you approach every day trying to get better, trying to get better individually, and then as a team coming together trying to figure out what we can do to put out a good product on the court.”
The product hasn’t been good for the Kings, and they will take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday at 7 p.m. PST at the Golden 1 Center, looking to snap their 10-game skid.
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