Doug Christie’s recent success in Sacramento isn’t surprising to a familiar NBA rival. On the latest episode of his “The Draymond Green Show” podcast, Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green,

The Kings were led by veteran forward DeMar DeRozan with 33 points, while standout guard Malik Monk chipped in 26 points and 9 assists. Thursday's matchup was as exciting as many expected it would be with 22 lead changes,

The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors have had a rivalry brewing since their meeting in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs, but the series has been unexpectedly lopsided recently. The Kings have beaten the Warriors in four consecutive meetings, the last two being by an average margin of 27 points.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 18 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 123-117 on Wednesday night.

Warriors guard Gary Payton II is on track to return to action on Wednesday. Payton, who hasn't played since Christmas Day

"Him and Draymond [Green], I feel like they're the same ... having somebody over there to make you lock in even more." Malik Monk talks about competing against Dillon Brooks and both of them ...

(AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 31 points, Malik Monk added 28 points and nine assists ... and DeAaron Fox added 19 points. Jaden Green led Houston with 28 points, and Alperen Şengun had 21 points ...

The Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to remain unbeaten at home under interim coach Doug Christie with a wild 123-117 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Kings no longer list Devin Carter on their injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors. Golden State will be without Draymond Green (left calf strain), Kyle Anderson (Gluteal Bursitis), Jonathan Kuminga (right ankle) and Brandin Podziemski (abdominal). - 8:40 PM

The Kings trapped the ball out of Steph Curry’s hands all night — often at halfcourt — and he responded by dishing a season-high 12 assists. Andrew Wiggins poured in 25 and Gui Santos (16 points) provided a major lift off the bench. But DeMar DeRozan (32 points, 24 in the second half) was too much for the short-handed Warriors to overcome.

We're two weeks away from the deadline, and new names who could have a market have emerged. But No. 1 remains the same.

Last week's rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder was all but certainly going to determine which team would take the No. 1 spot this week, and ... yeah ... OKC basically snatched it from Cleveland's hands with a 20-point win that was nowhere near that close.