Well, now that the NBA is in full mid-season mode (and as the trade deadline approaches), it is becoming easier to see the cream rising to the top. And the Kings aren’t in it. Everything looked promising. De’Aaron Fox was playing at an all-star level (he still is), Tyrese Haliburton was the stud rookie (he […]
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All dreams eventually end. The good ones tend to end with a slowly waking moment filled with both a bit of confusion and dread. Like all good dreams, you wish they just kept going. Unfortunately for the Sacramento Kings, it looks like reality is rearing its ugly head. Their invisible D and lackluster bench are […]
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At the beginning of the season, I made some remarks about the Sacramento Kings. There was too much noise about Buddy Hield. Too many issues with coaching. Not enough depth at important positions. But here we are at 4-4 and (firmly!) tied for fourth in the way-too-early playoff race. Let’s not worry about the other […]
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Before the season started, I previewed the Kings season and, let’s be honest, I was pretty downtrodden. Luke Walton had yet to show true coaching acumen and the team didn’t improve in free agency. The only hope the Kings have this year is to be pleasantly surprised with first-round draft pick Tyrese Haliburton and see […]
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Belly Up Contributors: Joe Palencia, Max Stines, Parker Ainsworth, Jeremy Macchitelli, Robert Cordero, Emir Sykes, Bob Blackwood, Bradley Stahl, Kyle Edwards, Shannon Walsh With the upcoming 2020-21 NBA Season start upon us, it’s time to put our money where our mouth is (or at least our credibility) and make our season award picks and playoff […]
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The last time the Kings made the playoffs was in 2006. Fourteen seasons. The second-longest playoff drought in the NBA is the Phoenix Suns, who made it in 2010 with Steve Nash at the helm. Third longest? The sorry New York Knicks seven seasons ago. Yes, the third-longest playoff drought in the NBA is also […]
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Another year, and more disappointment. If that phrase reminds you of your life and/or favorite NBA team, don’t worry. You aren’t alone. Over the last handful of years watching the Kings and Bulls I’ve also learned to idly stand by and watch the time pass as other teams, you know, draft well and build a […]
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A few days I wrote the Eastern Conference edition of this article, coming up with one word for each team to describe what to expect for their upcoming 2020 season. Today, the West has its turn. Dallas Mavericks Hopeful. The Mavs have the best young player in the game, a 7’3 knockout shooter, and tons […]
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While we are here in the offseason, writers are coming up with content to keep people intrigued. Where is he going? What moves can they make? Will the Knicks ever get better? To answer all these questions, all I’d really have to say nowhere, nothing, and never, but that isn’t really much fun. Instead, I’m […]
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Every offseason in the NBA is a frenzy. Between the draft, trades, signings, and front office changes, it can be hard to point out which acquisitions are the cause of success. This topsy-turvy season is no different, and I believe some of the most underrated additions will be key role-players. While there could be some […]
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Every offseason looking at the Kings’ future as a fan is like an annual bout of seasonal depression. At first, you’re optimistic that this year it may not be so bad. Then you hear things like Buddy Hield’s reported unhappiness, followed by Vlade Divac getting fired… and Luke Walton staying. Before you know it you […]
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