A typical Kings move: Firing of Mike Brown brings more questions than answers about the direction of the franchise

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will be re-evaluated in a month after suffering a left calf strain during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This injury likely makes him ineligible for MVP consideration as he will not reach 65 games this season. The Mavericks, currently the 4th seed in the West, will need to rely on their supporting cast in Doncic's absence to maintain their position in the standings. Full Article

The Sacramento Kings fired head coach Mike Brown after two full seasons due to a five-game losing streak and poor performance, with assistant coach Doug Christie named as interim coach. Brown was previously named Coach of the Year in 2023 and signed a three-year extension before being let go, finishing with a 107–88 record and one playoff series win. Christie, a former Kings player, joined the coaching staff in 2021 after working as a TV...

Mike Brown was fired as head coach of the Sacramento Kings just 31 games into his third season after signing a three-year contract extension and posting a 13-18 record. Several of Brown's peers, including Michael Malone and Steve Kerr, expressed their reactions to the news, with Malone criticizing the Kings' handling of the situation and Kerr praising his own organization's continuity. Jordi Fernandez and Rick Carlisle also voiced their support for Brown, highlighting his success...

Deni Avdija will start for the Trail Blazers in their game against the Mavericks, filling in for Toumani Camara who is out with a foot injury. This will be Avdija's 13th start of the season, with his last start being on November 29th. In his previous starts, Avdija has averaged 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game over 28.7 minutes. Full Article

Luka Dončić's home was burglarized while he was away, with approximately $30,000 in jewelry stolen. The NBA star was recovering from a calf injury at the time and is expected to be sidelined for at least a month. The league issued a warning to players about increased home security following a trend of burglaries among wealthy athletes connected to sophisticated theft rings utilizing advanced techniques. Full Article