The Portland Trail Blazers launch the 2026-27 season with a dominant 123-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns, highlighted by Damian Lillard’s triumphant return and strong showings from Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija, Robert Williams III, and rookie coach Micah Nori’s first win. The latest "We Like the Blazers" podcast breaks down the new offensive look, discusses whether Henderson should have earned an early contract extension, and recounts a funny early‑quarter moment when Jrue Holiday missed a three that the crowd expected Lillard to take.
Sean Pedulla is drawing interest from the Kings and Raptors as both teams evaluate options for their rosters. Pedulla is among the candidates for Sacramento’s remaining two-way spot, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line. Toronto has also considered the free agent guard. “Sean Pedulla is also in the mix for […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers head to Sacramento on Friday, Oct. 23 for a 7 p.m. PT showdown with the Kings after a 124‑83 season‑opening rout of the Suns, highlighted by Damian Lillard’s 25 points, Deni Avdija’s double‑double and Ja Morant’s 14 points with eight assists. Sacramento, 0‑1, suffered a 121‑96 loss to the Clippers despite Domantas Sabonis’s 14‑18‑8 line. Key injuries list Shaedon Sharpe (Portland) and Ben Simmons (Sacramento). Watch how Portland’s stout perimeter defense matches up against Zach LaVine and whether the Kings can improve a defense that’s been called the league’s worst.
During the Spurs’ season‑opener on Oct. 20, 2026, San Antonio guard De’Aaron Fox committed a flagrant foul on Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren, sending him to the floor and prompting a brief on‑court scuffle involving Victor Wembanyama and several Thunder players. Fox later brushed off the aggression, while Holmgren shifted focus to his teammates. The incident sparked a social‑media buzz, including a viral meme likening the scene to the painting “The Abduction of Persephone.” The article also notes other early‑season frustrations, such as a disputed travel call on LaMelo Ball and growing trash talk across the league.
Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr., who posted 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game in 2025-26, is drawing interest from the Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets, according to insider Jake Fischer. Porter was waived on Oct. 11 after knee surgery and preseason struggles, as Milwaukee opened roster spots for younger backs in its post‑Giannis rebuild. Sacramento sees him as a veteran backup behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr., while Denver’s cap concerns make a deal less likely. As a free agent, Porter could land a minimum‑salary role with a playoff team.
The Lakers (1-0) open the season with a win over the Warriors and now face the Clippers (1-0) in the first Battle of L.A. on Oct. 23, 7 p.m. PT at Crypto.com Arena, televised on Spectrum Sportsnet. L.A. star Luka Dončić led a paint‑dominant Lakers effort, while the Clippers, missing Kawhi Leonard and coping with injuries to Brandon Ingram, Max Strus and Bradley Beal, rely on Darius Garland’s 30‑point performance against Sacramento. Key matchup storylines include Walker Kessler vs. Isaiah Jackson/Brook Lopez and former Laker Rui Hachimura on the Clippers side. Injury reports leave several players out for both squads, making depth and coaching adjustments pivotal.
Darius Acuff Jr. will face an acid test on Friday as the Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center for their home opener. He will battle the backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, who are both battle-tested and always ready to embarrass anyone. Acuff will be eager to redeem […]
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An unideal shot profile hurt the Sacramento Kings in their season opener, but Domantas Sabonis could help improve that moving forward.
The New York Knicks have entered the race for former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, a 2024 first‑round pick now free after being waived. Knecht, the 17th overall pick, posted 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 78 games as a rookie, but his production fell to 4.2 points in 54 games last season. While Sacramento, Minnesota and Toronto are eyeing him for two‑way spots, the Knicks already have three two‑way players—Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel and Jaden Akins—making any addition a roster puzzle. Knecht’s $4.2 million salary now sits as dead‑money cap space for the Lakers.
The Spurs stumbled 12-0 in their opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling to a 0-1 record tied with several other winless teams. Victor Wembanyama recorded only one dunk, while Devin Vassell managed seven points on 25% shooting. The Thunder’s Chet Holmgren outscored Wembanyama 14-12 and blocked his shot, and bench scorer Jared McCain hit 6‑of‑8 from three, accounting for the decisive margin. Oklahoma’s superior three‑point shooting (13‑31) versus San Antonio’s (9‑37) proved the difference, despite the Spurs’ better free‑throw and two‑point percentages. The article breaks down the box score, turnovers and key performances to explain the 12‑point loss.
The LA Clippers got their 2026-27 regular season off to a strong start on Wednesday night with a monster win over the visiting Sacramento Kings. Darius Garland led the way for the Clippers, but it was Keaton Wagler who impressed everyone. The Clippers defeated the Kings, 121-96, in their season opener, leading wire-to-wire and by […]
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Los Angeles Clippers rookie guard Keaton Wagler put on a show in his NBA debut Wednesday as the Clippers took down the Sacramento Kings. The post Keaton Wagler Gets Off to Hot Start in Clippers Debut appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Sam Amick discusses Doug Christie’s job security and why Zach LaVine’s $49 million expiring contract could make a Kings trade difficult.
Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. woke up on Wednesday feeling dangerous. He probably should have kept sleeping. Acuff made his debut with the Kings against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. The rookie guard, however, left a lot to be desired, as the Clippers blew out the Kings, 121-96. Acuff scored 12 points […]
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Matt George breaks down the Sacramento Kings' season-opening loss to the Clippers, Darius Acuff Jr.’s rough NBA debut and much more.
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue dedicated Wednesday's season-opening, 121-96 win over the Sacramento Kings to team governor Steve Ballmer.
After being waived by the Lakers, Dalton Knecht reportedly finds himself competing for a two-way spot on the Kings' roster with two other players.
The LA Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their home opener on Wednesday night, thoroughly outplaying the Kings in the first game of the season for both teams. Led by Darius Garland, the Clippers came away with a 121-96 victory over the Kings, who sputtered out of the gate and trailed by as many as […]
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The Sacramento Kings are considering Dalton Knecht and Sean Pedulla for their open two-way contract spot, with both players attracting interest from multiple teams, according to Jake Fischer. “I’m told former Rockets two-way guard Sean Pedulla has also cleared waivers and is fielding fresh interest on a two-way pact elsewhere,” Marc Stein reported on Wednesday, […]
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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue dedicated his team’s 121-96 season-opening victory over the Sacramento Kings to owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year suspension from league and team activities. The Clippers won their first game of the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome, with Lue emphasizing that the organization […]
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Darius Garland scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Clippers opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a 121-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The Clippers never trailed, building an early lead before pulling away in the second half. Garland shot 11-for-19 from the field, including three three-pointers, and went […]
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The Sacramento Kings suffered an ugly blowout loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Wednesday's season-opener at the Intuit Dome.
Sean Cunningham discusses why the Kings could consider a Domantas Sabonis extension despite their focus on 2027 cap flexibility.
Jake Fischer reports that former Lakers wing Dalton Knecht, a 2024 first‑round pick, is drawing two‑way contract interest from the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors—the only teams with an open two‑way slot. The Kings, still retooling after Ben Simmons' season‑ending Achilles tear, are also weighing point guard Sean Pedulla and 2025 second‑rounder Micah Peavy. Fischer notes Kevin Porter Jr. received Nuggets interest before being waived, and suggests Dwight Powell could return to the Mavericks while Pat Connaughton may rejoin the Hornets later in the season.
The Sacramento Kings open the 2026‑27 NBA season against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 PM ET in the Intuit Dome. The game airs on NBC Sports California (and its Plus feed) and streams live on Fubo (free trial available). Both teams come off contrasting preseason finishes: the Kings dropped their final exhibition 126‑97 to the Spurs, while the Clippers beat the Nuggets 122‑110. Key players to watch include Kings forward Precious Achiuwa and Clippers forward John Collins, with recent stand‑outs such as Zach LaVine (19 points) for Sacramento and Rui Hachimura (16 points) for LA.