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KingsCast: Unanswered Questions to an Unfinished Movie

HB KingsCastMay 6, 2020

The Sacramento Kings season leaves us with a lot of unanswered questions including... What's next for Marvin Bagley? Would he have played again? Will Buddy remain on the bench? Damien is back with your weekly fix!

Fantasy Snapshot: Sacramento Kings

Hoop Ball Fantasy FeaturesApril 23, 2020

The Kings have some questions to answer this offseason, primarily with their shooting guard and center of the future. Here is a snapshot of their 2019-20 season thus far.

Season So Far: Sacramento Kings

Hoop Ball Fantasy FeaturesApril 22, 2020

What's going on in Kings land? Sacramento is close to the playoffs after leaving a ton on the table in what's been a bumpy season.

KingsCast: Cross-Over Show with Matt George

HB KingsCastMarch 19, 2020

Damien talks with Matt George, host of the Locked On Kings podcast, about a variety of topics including how the NBA season ended, should it continue, will it continue, and in what form.

KingsCast: Letting One Slip to the Raptors

HB KingsCastMarch 9, 2020

The Kings had numerous chances against one of the elite squads from the other conference, but simply couldn't keep Toronto from late scores and fell by three. Damien Barling is postgame!

KingsCast: Reserves Step Up, but Win Streak Ends

HB KingsCastMarch 6, 2020

The banged-up 76ers still had enough to topple the Kings, as Tobias Harris went big and Sacramento could never quite get on track. Damien Barling has your pod locked and loaded!

KingsCast: Winners Again, 3-1 Road Trip Secured

HB KingsCastFebruary 29, 2020

It got interesting but the Kings win again. Its amazing this team is playing meaningful basketball at the start of March. Not only playing meaningful basketball but playing really well.

KingsCast: This One Slipped Away

HB KingsCastFebruary 27, 2020

The Kings held a double digit lead into the third quarter on the road in Oklahoma City, but couldn't lock it down. Damien Barling is postgame!

KingsCast: Fox and Barnes Lead the Way

HB KingsCastFebruary 21, 2020

The final stretch in the 4th quarter was ugly, but the Kings had done enough to win previously, and it held up. Damien Barling is postgame!

KingsCast: Two Minute Stretch Spoils Kings Versus Bucks

HB KingsCastFebruary 11, 2020

The Kings put up a heck of a fight, but a two minute stretch of the 4th quarter doomed their attempt at an upset. Damien Barling has your game report!

KingsCast: Undefeated Since the Deadline

HB KingsCastFebruary 8, 2020

The Kings posted a great overall performance against the undermanned Miami Heat, forcing 20 turnovers en route to another win. Despite the bad report on Holmes, things are hanging in there.

KingsCast: Bruski & Barling on the Kings Deadline

HB KingsCastFebruary 7, 2020

Aaron Bruski joins host Damien Barling to discuss the Kings moves at the deadline... plus, basketball IQ topics and Luke Walton's recent moves.

Kings roll the dice on Jabari Parker &…

Sacramento KingsFebruary 6, 2020

The Kings wiped away another free agency mistake at minimal cost and now get to roll the dice on a pair of former high picks.

KingsCast: Fox Stays Steady, Kings Win

HB KingsCastFebruary 4, 2020

The Kings moved to 19-31 after a 113-109 victory over the hapless Minnesota Timberwolves. After nearly blowing a big lead, Fox and the guys held on. Damien has your game wrap!

KingsCast: Kings Dominate from Three

HB KingsCastJanuary 31, 2020

Damien Barling has your wrap on a Kings road win over the Clippers. Sacramento dominated from behind the arc, and De'Aaron Fox paced the club with 34.

Recent News ♦ Fantasy Analysis

Marvin Bagley III

PF, Sacramento Kings

The Kings will open their practice facility on Monday, following the NBA's guidelines.

The guidelines state that a maximum of four players can be in the facility at any point and there is only allowed one player per basket. This could be beneficial for Marvin Bagley (sprained foot) if he is able to work out and further his recovery process. Woj reported that up to six assistant coaches or development staff can be designated to attend team facilities to supervise workouts. Bagley may be able to start working out, but he will likely have to go through 3-on-3 workouts and ramp up to 5-on-5 before being medically cleared, which is not possible under the current guidelines.

Source: Sam Amick on Twitter

May 6, 2020, 9:51 pm

Buddy Hield

SG, Sacramento Kings

Tensions were high between Buddy Hield and the Kings' coaching staff at points during the 2019-2020 season but head coach Luke Walton apparently has no concerns, stating that he and sharpshooting guard Buddy Hield have a "very good relationship" at this point.

Well then. Hield, who notably won the 3-point shooting contest in February, was not happy with his usage throughout the 2019-2020 season. He was moved to the bench by Walton and played 20 games as a reserve before the season was suspended in March. There were even trade rumors swirling when Hield made his discontent public which was particularly interesting given that the team locked up Hield to a 4-year extension just last October. Walton is obviously downplaying the situation with Hield for the betterment of the team as a whole, so we will see what, if anything, else comes out of Hield's friction with Walton.

Source: Sam Amick on The Athletic

April 28, 2020, 10:06 pm

Marvin Bagley III

PF, Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings' Coach Luke Walton said that Marvin Bagley (sprained foot) "feels much better" and is "excited about playing ball again".

Walton said that Bagley would need to go through the usual protocol before returning to the court. He said this would included playing 3-on-3, then 5-on-5 and lastly getting clearance from the medical staff. If the Kings do play again this season, Bagley may need a couple weeks to complete this process before being cleared to play.

Source: Jason Jones on Twitter

April 22, 2020, 8:26 pm

Richaun Holmes

PF, Sacramento Kings

Richaun Holmes told NBC Sports California on Wednesday that he wants to play in Sacramento for the rest of his career.

Holmes said he "absolutely loves" Sacramento and "couldn't see [himself] playing anywhere else". He had high praises of the fans, the roster and the community of Sacramento. Holmes is in his first year of a two-year contract and is expected to be the starting center next season with Dewayne Dedmon traded to Atlanta. Holmes is a top-40 player in 9-cat rankings this season and was flirting with first-round value before he went down with a right shoulder strain.

Source: NBCS Bay Area

April 15, 2020, 8:51 pm

Bogdan Bogdanovic

SG, Sacramento Kings

Jason Jones of The Athletic is reporting that re-signing Bogdan Bogdanovic will be the Kings' top priority in free agency.

It's quite the turnaround considering the trade rumors that swirled earlier in the season, but the Kings were unlikely to recoup equal value for the 27-year-old guard given his somewhat limited role in Sacramento. The Kings can match any offer sheet that Bogdanovic signs, and that's a distinct possibility given his own reported desires for a larger role in general, but whether another team crosses a financial line that Sacramento can't stomach remains to be seen. A change of scenery would likely be a big boost to BB8's fantasy potential, as he's more of an end-of-bench player when the Kings are fully healthy and a must-add guy whenever De'Aaron Fox or Buddy Hield misses time.

Source: The Athletic

April 11, 2020, 6:11 pm

Nemanja Bjelica

PF, Sacramento Kings

Nemanja Bjelica put up 14 points with 10 boards in 30 minutes of action in a loss to the Raptors on Sunday.

Bjelica shot 6-of-12 from the field and added two assists and one block to the box score. The 30 minutes is encouraging for fantasy owners who were worried about how the return of Richaun Holmes would impact Bjelica. He could be worth holding onto in standard leagues for his rebounding and shooting if the minutes stay in the upper 20s.

March 9, 2020, 12:01 am

De'Aaron Fox

PG, Sacramento Kings

De'Aaron Fox tallied 28 points on 8-of-16 shooting in a 118-113 loss to the Raptors on Sunday.

Fox shot 10-of-10 from the stripe and added four rebounds, four assists and two triples in 31 minutes of action. It seems as though every night he is the best player on the floor for the Kings. He is a consistent top-100 player with points, assists and steals being his main contributions.

March 8, 2020, 11:56 pm

Richaun Holmes

PF, Sacramento Kings

Richaun Holmes (right shoulder strain) put up six points in 19 minutes of action on Sunday night in his second game back from a 25-game absence.

Holmes shot 3-of-4 from the field and added three rebounds, two assists and two blocks to the stat sheet. He was able to play in the second game of a back-to-back set, so it is an encouraging sign for fantasy owners. As his minutes ramp up, Harry Giles will probably take the biggest hit. Giles had just two points and three boards in 14 minutes on Sunday. Giles can be returned to the waiver wire in most formats, while Holmes should be owned everywhere.

March 8, 2020, 11:52 pm