Sacramento will attempt to break its three-game road slide when the Kings play Brooklyn. Monday's meeting is the first this season for the two teams.
NEW YORK (AP) Domantas Sabonis had 21 points ... The Kings then went on a 13-2 run, capped by Keegan Murray’s 3-pointer from the corner opposite the Nets bench, to make it 97-85 with 6:08 ...
Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 22 rebounds and 10 assists in his seventh triple-double of the season, De'Aaron Fox scored 30 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-93 on Monday night.
Domantas Sabonis had a double-double by halftime ... game before Sabonis dropped in a five-footer, DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray threw down dunks, and DeRozan added a 20-footer in an 8-0 ...
The Kings have been led by star big man Domantas Sabonis during their hot streak, who is putting together another All-Star-caliber season. Other players like DeMar DeRozan, Keon Ellis, and Keegan Murray have stepped up tremendously, especially as All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox battles through injuries.
(AP Photo/Sara Nevis) Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis warms up before an NBA basketball ... (AP Photo/Sara Nevis) Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, center, fights for a rebound with Washington Wizards forwards Justin Champagnie, left ...
Because the Kings are flying with Sabonis with three consecutive victories and a record of 10-2 since the firing of Mike Brown. Last night they beat Curry's Warriors by 117 to 123 with his 39th double-double of the regular season, the absolute leader in the NBA.
Now in nearly the same boat as the Miami Heat, the Sacramento Kings are exploring trades for their face of the franchise, with a specific package in mind.
The Spurs are in prime position to make major waves at the NBA Trade Deadline, potentially acquiring one of the biggest stars in the game.
The Kings would not only be flush with assets for the future, but would, at least, have a puncher's chance at acquiring one of the most valuable assets in the league right now: the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. That pick would give them the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg, one of the best NBA Draft prospects we've seen in recent memory.
Let's take a look at five potential trade candidates ahead of Thursday's deadline:
Though the Kings star is making his future intentions clear, he's doing so while giving Sacramento a chance to fully evaluate the market.