NBA Cup takeaways: LeBron James extends triple-double streak, De’Aaron Fox drops 60, Brunson saves Knicks

League sources indicate that Scott Perry, former Kings vice president and current Knicks general manager, is a leading candidate for a front office position, thanks to his strong relationship with Kings governor Vivek Ranadive. Former Nuggets GM Calvin Booth is also in consideration after his recent dismissal, having previously interviewed for the Kings’ GM role in 2020. Meanwhile, interim coach Doug Christie has performed well, and Vlade Divac remains influential within the organization, although he...

Kings' season-ending loss exposes roster flaws heading into crucial offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaSACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Kings' 120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks highlighted significant roster flaws as they ended their tumultuous 2024-25 NBA season. Poor offensive execution, marked by 10 turnovers in the second quarter and a lack of a reliable point guard following De’Aaron Fox's trade, contributed to their downfall. With general manager Monte McNair's departure and the need...

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-106 at the Golden 1 Center, with a strong performance in Q2 where they scored 44 points. Key players included Anthony Davis with 27 points and Klay Thompson with 23 points for the Mavericks, while DeMar DeRozan led the Kings with 33 points. The Mavericks had a field goal percentage of 49.4% compared to the Kings' 46.1%, along with notable contributions in rebounds and assists, solidifying their victory....

109 - 90 Box Scores: NBA - Yahoo GAME SUMMARYLocation: United Center (21380), Clock: FinalOfficials: Zach Zarba, Curtis Blair, and Justin Van DuyneTEAM STATSMiami Heat10941-8349.4%13-3537.1%14-2263.6%957291610157Chicago Bulls9033-8339.8%10-3727.0%14-1782.4%74615179174PLAYER STATS Miami Heat defeated Chicago Bulls 109-90 at the United Center, with the game officiated by Zach Zarba, Curtis Blair, and Justin Van Duyne. The Heat led in scoring across all quarters, with Tyler Herro scoring a remarkable 38 points, while the Bulls struggled, particularly in shooting accuracy. Miami...

The NBA has 10 active teams that have never won a championship, including the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, and Minnesota Timberwolves, with some competing in the upcoming playoffs. The Pacers and Timberwolves reached their conference finals last season, aiming to join recent first-time champions like the Denver Nuggets. Notably, the Suns and Jazz have each made multiple Finals appearances without a title, while the Clippers, Timberwolves, Hornets, Grizzlies, and Pelicans have yet to...