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• Luke Walton lashes out on Kings’ poor ‘3rd quarter’ against Suns
Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton didn’t hold back in criticizing his team’s terrible third quarter performance against the Phoenix Suns. What was supposed to be a close second half turned into a disgrace as the Kings were limited by the Suns to just 12 points in the entire third quarter. Evaluating the Kings’ “disgusting” […] The post Luke Walton lashes o...2021Click for news about Sacramento Kings
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• RUMOR: Luke Walton’s future with Kings after poor performance in first half of season
Despite a promising 3-2 start to the 2020-21 NBA season, Luke Walton and the Sacramento Kings have since fallen back to earth and are once again bottom-feeders in the Western Conference. Heading to the All-Star break, the team is just 14-22 on the campaign, which puts them at 13th in the standings. With the team […] The post RUMOR: Luke Walton’s future with Kings after poor performance...2021Check it out Sacramento Kings
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo compared to Steve Nash by Kings coach Luke Walton
Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton seemed to have thought of the master plan to stop Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But everything backfired when the two-time reigning MVP started knocking down his free throws. In the Bucks’ 128-115 victory over the Kings on Sunday, Giannis got to the line 24 times and knocked down 19 […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo compared to Steve Na...2021Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Harry on! Kings' Giles records first career triple-double
Kings big man Harry Giles III recorded his first double-double on Saturday, helping his team pull off an improbable 112-103 victory over the Clippers at Staples Center. Giles posted 14 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes, proving his worth on both ends of the floor as starting center. He started the 2019-20 season with very limited playing time, and his recent surge has caught the attention of Sa...2020Check it out Harry Giles
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• Luka Doncic, Luke Walton differ on nature of verbal exchange
Luka Doncic and Luke Walton appeared to exchange some tense words during Wednesday’s showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings, but the two arrived at distinctly different perspectives on what transpired. At the end of the third quarter of the Mavericks’ 130-111 road victory, Walton was assessed a technical foul. Footage of the incident suggests Walton had issues with how official...2020See also Luka Doncic
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• Luka Doncic: Luke Walton ‘Said Something I Didn’t Like About Me’
Kings head coach Luke Walton bitterly joked for Luka Doncic to sign his autograph for one of the referees for Wednesday night’s title. Doncic and Walton exchanged words, and the 20-year-old told the media he didn’t appreciate what had been said. Luka finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in his return to […] The post Luka Doncic: Luke Walton ‘Said Something...2020Continue with Luka Doncic
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• Luka Doncic: Luke Walton ‘Said Something I Didn’t Like About Me’
Kings head coach Luke Walton bitterly joked that Luka Doncic should sign an autograph for one of the referees in Wednesday night’s tilt. Doncic and Walton exchanged words, and the 20-year-old NBA All-Star told the media he didn’t appreciate what had been said. Luka finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in his […] The post Luka Doncic: Luke Walton ‘Said Some...2020Check it out Luka Doncic
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• Report: Kent Bazemore not planning to pursue buyout from Kings
Kent Bazemore is headed to a non-contending team, but he is in no hurry to jump ship. On Saturday, the veteran was traded by the Portland Trail Blazers to the Sacramento Kings for Trevor Ariza, Caleb Swanigan, and Wenyan Gabriel. Also sent to the Kings were Anthony Tolliver and two second-round picks. Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reported that Bazemore has no plans to pursue a buyout from the Kin...2020See also Kent Bazemore
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• Kings' big man Richaun Holmes out at least 2-3 weeks
Sacramento Kings big man Richaun Holmes will be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks due to a right shoulder injury, the team announced on Sunday, as relayed by Jason Jones of The Athletic. Holmes recently underwent imaging that revealed an injury to his shoulder joint, with the 26-year-old now likely to miss several games. The team originally termed the injury as a shoulder strain. Holmes is enjoy...2020See more articles Richaun Holmes
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• Report: Kings have tried to engage Lakers on Kyle Kuzma trade
Kyle Kuzma’s third season with the Lakers is not off to a great start, and with the trade deadline approaching, it has been reported that Los Angeles has shown a willingness to listen to trade offers for the 24-year-old forward. One team that is trying to get the Lakers’ attention on the matter is the Kings. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Sacramento is among the teams that have tri...2020See more articles Kyle Kuzma
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• Kings have interest in Kyle Kuzma trade
Teams reportedly have shown trade interest in Kyle Kuzma, and the Sacramento Kings are one of them, according to a report. The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported on Monday that the Kings have shown interest in trading for Kuzma and would likely have to include Bogdan Bogdanovic in a deal. A separate report from Sam Amick on Sunday said the Lakers were listening to trade inquiries on Kuzma, which ...2020Click for news about Kyle Kuzma
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• Kings backcourt mates De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield plans to quicken the team’s offensive tempo in 2020
Kings backcourt mates De’Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield are looking to quicken the team’s offensive tempo as the calendar shifts to 2020, according to the Sacramento Bee’s Jason Anderson. After losing their eighth straight game on Tuesday, Hield noted that the change needs to happen soon. “It’s a new year,” Hield stressed. “We’re (34) games in so we have about (48) left. It’s go time. We can’t wait any...2020See more articles Aaron Fox
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• Luke Walton: Marvin Bagley Can Play Five Positions ‘Like Giannis’
The hope in Sacramento is that Marvin Bagley III will eventually be able to play all five positions on the floor the way Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Kings head coach Luke Walton. Walton, however, concedes that “you won’t see that for a while.” Bagley, 20, is averaging 13.4 points and 7.4 rebounds this season, all […] The post Luke Walton: Marvin Bagley Can Play Five Positions ‘...2019See more articles Marvin Bagley
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• Might Lakers keep Luke Walton as head coach after Magic news?
Magic Johnson dropped a shocking bomb on Tuesday night by announcing he was stepping down as the Los Angeles Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations. Johnson announced the news to the media, saying he hadn’t even told Jeanie Buss or Rob Pelinka because he couldn’t face her and tell her the disappointing news. Johnson’s announcement comes on the final day of the regular season for the Lakers, wh...2019Check it out Magic Johnson
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• Walton: No talks about shutting down LeBron
Lakers coach Luke Walton shot down calls to shut down LeBron James for the remainder of the season Tuesday, saying he has not had any discussions with the four-time MVP about sitting out the last 12 games....2019See more articles LeBron James
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• Marvin Bagley has reportedly returned to basketball activities
There’s no set return date scheduled for Marvin Bagley III but the standout Kings rookie has at least returned to basketball activities, Sean Cunningham of ABC10 Sacramento tweets. Bagley has been sidelined since spraining his left knee on Feb. 27. Earlier this week, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee wrote about the 20-year-old’s recovery status after a scary injury, noting that he was “feeling...2019Check it out Marvin Bagley
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• Luke Walton preaching team unity amid ‘tough times’
Luke Walton might be on the hottest of hot seats, but the embattled Los Angeles Lakers head coach is still preaching positivity amid the team’s stunning downward spiral. Following a shorthanded practice session Wednesday that saw Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, LeBron James and Rajon Rondo sit out, Walton talked a good game, saying the Lakers have no choice but to stick together. “We had good energy,”...2019See more articles Los Angeles Lakers
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• LeBron James will not rule out playing less minutes
The Los Angeles Lakers have only 18 games remaining to make up 5.5 games in the standings if they want to clinch a playoff spot, and LeBron James sounds like a man who is not all that confident he and his teammates can accomplish that. Following Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, LeBron was asked if there will come a point down the stretch where he feels like he should be playing less minu...2019Continue with LeBron James
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• Watch: LeBron James had back to Luke Walton during timeout
A video of LeBron James seemingly ignoring Luke Walton during a timeout in a recent game will do nothing to change the perception that the Los Angeles Lakers star is not a fan of his head coach. The Lakers have lost four of their last five games, beginning with a defeat at New Orleans last week. During a timeout in the first quarter of the Lakers’ loss to the Pelicans, Walton was talking to his te...2019See also LeBron James
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• Coaches around league assume Luke Walton to be fired after season
Firing coach Luke Walton at this stage of the season would be unnecessary and cruel, Marc Stein of The New York Times opines. A coaching change now wouldn’t improve the Lakers’ short-team prospects beyond appeasing frustrated fans, Stein continues. It’s generally assumed around league coaching circles that Walton will likely lose his job after the season, followed by the Lakers resuming their trad...2019See also Marc Stein
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• Lakers team bus left without head coach Luke Walton on it
The Lakers have been dealing with chemistry issues during their losing streak, and what happened on Saturday night sure isn’t going to help solve that problem. Not only did the team give up 128 points in a poor defensive effort during Saturday’s loss to the Pelicans, but the Lakers left the arena without their head coach. Luke Walton has been on the hot seat, and his job security is in question ri...2019Read about Smoothie King
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• Jason Kidd reportedly a candidate to replace Luke Walton
Luke Walton’s grasp on the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching job reportedly has weakened in recent weeks, and a big name is being touted as his potential replacement. Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher speculates that if the Lakers do indeed cut Walton loose, former Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd should be considered a legitimate candidate. Bucher addressed the rumblings of a potenti...2019See more Jason Kidd
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• Could Ivica Zubac be a component for potential Anthony Davis trade?
Third-year center Ivica Zubac has gone from a little-used player at the end of the Lakers’ bench to a possible component of an Anthony Davis trade, writes Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. Given an opportunity to play, the 21-year-old has averaged 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds over the past 10 games and has become a frequent part of trade rumors. “He’s been great. That’s more of the norm in this ...2019See more articles Ivica Zubac
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• Rajon Rondo expected to return from hand injury on Thursday
Rajon Rondo was expected to miss a month after he suffered a hand injury that required surgery on Christmas Day, and it sounds like the veteran point guard’s recovery is right on schedule. Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton said on Monday that Rondo is expected to return to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, assuming he does not suffer a setback beforehand. G...2019See also Rajon Rondo
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• Lonzo Ball 'emotionally devastated' about injury, Luke Walton says
Los Angeles Lakers star guard Lonzo Ball suffered a Grade-3 ankle sprain and has been ruled out for between four and six weeks. The injury has him feeling pretty glum, head coach Luke Walton told reporters on Monday. “It’s unfortunate,” Walton said, per Mike Trudell of the team’s official website. “He was starting to play really good basketball. He’s emotionally devastated right now. He was in a r...2019See more articles Lonzo Ball
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• Lonzo Ball could reportedly miss significant time with ankle injury
Lonzo Ball could miss significant time after spraining his ankle in Saturday’s loss to the Rockets, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic. The injury occurred midway through the third quarter when Ball collided with James Ennis. It caused an instant momentum shift, as the Lakers, who were leading by 17 points, fell to Houston in overtime. Ball was taken to an area hospital, where X-rays were nega...2019Continue with Lonzo Ball
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• Lonzo Ball gets X-rays on ankle after suffering injury
Lonzo Ball left Saturday night’s Los Angeles Lakers-Houston Rockets game after rolling his ankle in the third quarter. Ball was driving and kicked out to a teammate. As he passed the ball, he collided with James Ennis and rolled his left ankle — collapsing to the floor. Ball was in pain and had to be carried off the court by two teammates. ESPN’s Lisa Salters says Ball was put in a wheelchair and ...2019Continue with Lonzo Ball
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• Luke Walton sets goal for Lakers against James Harden
The Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, making them the latest team to try to stop James Harden. Harden is averaging a cool 42 points per game in his last 18 games, and it’s quite telling that Lakers coach Luke Walton is more focused on containing him in a certain sense than actually stopping him, setting a rather unique goal for his team. Harden has scored 5...2019See also James Harden
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• Rajon Rondo to have hand surgery, out three to five weeks
Rajon Rondo suffered a broken hand during Wednesday night’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Los Angeles Lakers will reportedly be without him for about a month. According to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, Rondo is scheduled to undergo surgery this week to repair the fracture. Adrian Wojnarowski adds that the recovery timeline for the point guard will be about three to five weeks. Rondo has se...2018Continue with Rajon Rondo
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• Lakers falter late again; Walton cites frustration
Lakers coach Luke Walton, after his team fell to 0-3 in games decided by five points or fewer this season, vowed to turn the tide but said "right now we're taking a couple lumps in the meantime."...2018