The Jazz have also ruled out Georges Niang (left foot stress reaction) against the Kings. Utah has plenty of weapons to make life hard for the Kings on Friday, especially with star forward Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 28.5 points per game this season, while Keyonte George has taken a huge leap himself.

The Sacramento Kings fan who was ejected recently was spotted again in his usual seat directly behind Sacramento’s bench on Sunday.

Tim Bontemps believes there isn’t a market, currently, that desires the pieces that the Sacramento Kings have.

The NBA announced newly scheduled games following the eliminations for the Emirates NBA Cup, and the Sacramento Kings' bad luck continued with the new contests.

The Kings reportedly asked the Grizzlies about the potential of a Ja Morant trade, but it remains to be seen if a deal will happen.

In the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game, a scuffle involving an apparent Kings fan caused a brief stoppage in play..

Two struggling teams in the Western Conference face off on Friday night in an NBA Cup matchup. Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz are set as slight favorites at

The Kings have reportedly been fielding trade calls across the league as this particular player has appeared in rumors.

NBA Cup play will conclude for the Sacramento Kings and the Utah Jazz on Friday in Salt Lake City, each looking to break through for a win in West Group A.

Elsewhere, the Detroit Pistons had their 13-game win streak snapped. Despite that, they've been one of the NBA's best teams. It's taken most by surprise as they weren't really in the contender conversation for most of the offseason. Every week, Thunder Wire will release updated 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings. Here is the Nov. 24-30 edition:

With Sacramento struggling and trade rumors rising, Zach LaVine is back in the headlines. Could the Warriors revisit their past interest?