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Darius Acuff Jr. of the Sacramento Kings says he enjoys playing NBA back-to-back games and prefers not to have several days off between games. The post Darius Acuff Jr. loves NBA back-to-backs schedule appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Doug Christie believes Sacramento’s inability to close quarters has become a defining problem after the Kings fell to 1-11 with a 120-107 home loss to Portland on Friday. The post Doug Christie on Kings’ 1-11 start: “This seat is hot always” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Deni Avdija scored 34 points on 11-of-13 shooting as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Sacramento Kings 120-107 on Friday, opening a six-game road trip with their third consecutive victory. The post Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard lead Blazers past Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers outshoot the Sacramento Kings 120-107 on Nov. 13, boosting their record to 9-3 and a 6-1 road mark. Deni Avdija leads with 34 points on 11‑13 shooting, while rookie center Donovan Clingan posts a double‑double (13 pts, 11 reb) and anchors the defense. The Blazers connect on 40% of threes (17‑42) and showcase strong wing play from Sidy Cissoko, Toumani Camara (14 pts, key block) and Scoot Henderson (11 pts). Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis puts up 21‑12‑5, but Portland’s hot shooting and solid perimeter defense seal the win.
The Sacramento Kings fell to 1-11 on the season and 0-7 at home due to Friday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center.
The Portland Trail Blazers cruise past the Sacramento Kings 120-107 on Friday night, extending their recent surge with an 8‑of‑11 run. Deni Avdija erupts for 34 points while Damian Lillard adds 29, as the Blazers shoot 48% overall and 40% from three on 42 attempts. Sacramento—struggling at 1‑in‑10—fails to keep pace, limited to 45% shooting. Portland now heads to Minnesota for a back‑to‑back against the Timberwolves on Monday.
The Portland Trail Blazers, now 8-3 and fifth in the West after sweeping the Oklahoma City Thunder, chase a third straight win against the Sacramento Kings. Center Robert Williams III dazzles with a thunderous lob dunk that lands Dylan Cardwell on a poster, showcasing his athleticism after a injury‑plagued start to his Portland tenure. Coming off a blockbuster trade that sent Jrue Holiday to Boston, Williams is averaging 7.6 points, 6.6 rebounds in 16.4 minutes and forms a formidable defensive duo with Donovan Clingan. His health will be key to the Blazers' rotation.
Despite the Sacramento Kings’ 1-10 start, rookie Darius Acuff Jr. shines, averaging 26.2 points over his first 11 games – the third‑highest rookie scoring average after Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar (26.8) and Michael Jordan (26.3). He posted 29 points in a 107‑100 loss to the Orlando Magic, marking his seventh consecutive 20‑point game. Critics, including former No. 2 pick Michael Beasley, call his shot volume selfish; Acuff logs 22.8 attempts per game, tied for second‑most in the NBA behind Luka Doncic. The article weighs his scoring impressiveness against the Kings’ need for wins.
The Portland Trail Blazers (8-3) host the struggling Sacramento Kings (1-10) Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. PT in Sacramento. After back‑to‑back wins over Oklahoma City, Portland looks to extend its surge, while the Kings aim to snap a 1‑10 start. Key absences for Portland include Chris Youngblood, Vit Krejci, Ja Morant and Shaedon Sharpe; the Kings sit out Maxime Raynaud, Ben Simmons, Jonathan Mogbo, Alex Karaban and Sean Pedulla, with Precious Achiuwa listed questionable. Tune in on the Rip City Television Network, BlazerVision (OR/WA) or NBA League Pass, and follow the live audio on the Trail Blazers Audio Network.
With Dylan Harper thrust into the San Antonio Spurs’ starting lineup, veteran forward Julian Champagnie proves he remains a championship‑caliber X‑factor. The 25‑year‑old leads the team in both three‑point attempts and a league‑high 44% shooting clip, averaging 10.3 points and 6.5 threes per game. Champagnie’s 26‑point burst against the Sacramento Kings helped spark a double‑digit win streak and a 4‑0 road run as the Spurs chase a ten‑game streak ahead of a matchup with Golden State. He credits teammates for open looks and stresses the Spurs’ defensive and ball‑movement standards as keys to success.
The struggling Sacramento Kings (1‑10) are already courting trade partners ahead of the Feb. 11 deadline, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Front office will discuss moving any player except rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr., who averages a historic 26.2 points, 7.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds. However, All‑Star center Domantas Sabonis, veteran wing Zach LaVine and guard Malik Monk are “tough sells.” Sabonis’ $45.4 M salary and defensive liabilities, LaVine’s $48.9 M contract, and Monk’s $21.6 M player option make suitors reluctant, leaving the Kings likely stuck with the trio through season’s end.
Michael Beasley, appearing on the 3’s and Ones podcast, advises Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. to cut back on shot volume and involve teammates more, echoing Draymond Green’s suggestion. While Acuff leads all rookies with 26.2 points and 7.3 assists per game and ties for second‑most attempts (22.8 per game), the Kings sit 1‑10. Beasley argues sacrificing a few shots for assists or defense will boost his development, whereas Dwyane Wade praises Acuff’s franchise‑building potential. Acuff acknowledges the grind of an 82‑game season and hopes to improve.
Veteran forward Doug McDermott announces his retirement after 12 NBA seasons, according to his agency Priority Sports. The 34‑year‑old was the 11th overall pick in the 2014 draft after a standout career at Creighton, where he earned three All‑American honors and AP Player of the Year in 2013‑14. He played for eight teams, posting his best stretch with Indiana and San Antonio (2019‑23) at 11.4 points per game on .489/.414/.798 shooting. In his final two years with Sacramento, he averaged 8.5 points in 71 games. His NBA contracts total just over $78 million.
The Chicago Bulls fill their final roster spot by signing 26‑year‑old center Orlando Robinson to a non‑guaranteed deal. Robinson, who previously spent training camp with the Bulls and was waived before the season, averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in three preseason games. He has four years of NBA experience with the Heat, Kings, Raptors and Magic, posting career averages of 4.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG and 1.2 APG over 115 games. The move frees up the Bulls’ two‑way players to be active in up to 150 games, giving coach Tiago Splitter more roster flexibility.
Doug McDermott, the 34‑year‑old “Dougie McBuckets,” announces his retirement after 12 NBA seasons. A three‑time consensus first‑team All‑American and 2014 National Player of the Year at Creighton, he was drafted 11th overall in 2014 and logged 726 games, averaging 8.5 points and 41.0% from three. McDermott contributed to seven franchises, with highlight moments for the Knicks (2017‑18), a brief but efficient stint with the Mavericks (49.4% from three), and a memorable 18‑point fourth quarter against Utah in December 2024 while with the Sacramento Kings. Tributes pour in from his father and former coaches, celebrating a career built on elite shooting and consistent impact.
The 76ers could have settled and gone after Mason Plumlee, but thankfully, the Kings already prevented them from making that mistake.
As the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 11, front‑office insiders flag several likely sellers. The Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls are rebuilding and could move stars like Norman Powell, Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr., and potentially Isaac Okoro. Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis may also be on the block despite contract concerns. The LA Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks are expected to entertain offers for almost any roster piece, with Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma already cited as targets. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ $20 million Kristaps Porzingis salary stands out as a trade‑exception asset, and new draft‑lottery rules are reshaping how teams value picks. The article previews the early-season chatter ahead of the Feb. 11 deadline.
The 2026-27 NBA season may just have tipped off, but the Sacramento Kings are already open to trading away nearly anyone on their roster.
The Portland Trail Blazers head to Sacramento on Friday night, 7 p.m. PT, for an NBA Cup Group Play showdown against the 1‑10 Kings. The Blazers sit 8‑3 and fresh off two home wins, while the Kings are struggling at the bottom of the league. Portland’s last visit ended in a 128‑120 victory despite a cold start, Darius Acuff Jr.’s 33 points and a Domantas Sabonis triple‑double. With a grueling six‑game road trip ahead, a win is crucial—another loss could end their Cup hopes after the opening defeat to the Lakers. Injuries: Blazers lose Chris Youngblood, Vit Krejci, Ja Morant, Shaedon Sharpe; Kings miss several players, including a questionable Precious Achiuwa.
The Lakers enter the season 11-2, riding a seven‑game win streak despite a grueling early schedule that included three back‑to‑backs and multiple three‑games‑in‑four‑nights stretches. Key players Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves returned from the first road trip battered, yet the team secured wins over Detroit, Atlanta, Portland and Toronto and survived without its stars in several games. After a three‑day break, they face the Phoenix Suns before a home stretch against the Hornets, Utah and Sacramento, followed by a tough three‑game road gauntlet against San Antonio, Memphis and Houston – all before Thanksgiving. If they keep this pace, Los Angeles could match a 16‑2 record, a feat not seen since their 2019‑20 championship run.
Jimmy Butler says he will play a G League game with the Warriors' Santa Cruz affiliate before returning to the NBA, despite uncertainty over his ACL rehab timeline, and Coach Steve Kerr backs the plan. Meanwhile, Kings center Domantas Sabonis insists his scoreless night wasn’t injury‑related as Sacramento slips to 1‑10, and Suns guard Jalen Green sits out the fourth quarter of Thursday’s win over Charlotte. Clippers’ Brandon Ingram edges closer to coming back from a partial Achilles tear, while teammate Yanic Konan and Bradley Beal miss the NBA Cup due to injuries.
Doug McDermott announces his retirement after a 12‑year NBA career, according to Priority Sports. The former Creighton star averaged 8.5 points and shot 41% from three, most recently appearing in 29 games for the Sacramento Kings last season (5.7 points per game). Agent Mark Bartelstein praised McDermott’s journey from an overlooked high school player to a respected sharpshooter who helped the Indiana Pacers in key playoff runs. With no veteran roster spot offered this year, McDermott appears content to end his tenure as one of the league’s elite shooters.
The Sacramento Kings are willing to discuss trades involving almost anyone on their roster, but Darius Acuff Jr. is firmly off the table after an outstanding start to his NBA career. The post Darius Acuff Jr. untouchable as Kings open trade talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. is silencing critics despite playing for a 1‑10 Sacramento Kings. In his first 11 NBA games he posts 26.2 points, 7.3 assists and a 44.9% field‑goal rate, joining LeBron James as the only teenager with multiple 30‑point, 10‑assist outings. Acuff ranks fourth league‑wide in shot attempts but also tops the NBA in potential assists (12.4 per game), showing his playmaking despite a thin supporting cast. Rumors of a feud with Domantas Sabonis prove unfounded, as the big man’s screen‑setting boosts Acuff’s efficiency. Compared to Cam Thomas, Acuff offers far more assists and a higher true‑shooting percentage than four of his draft peers, proving his value on a struggling team.
Rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. is the Kings' bright spot, averaging 26.2 points per game — tied for eighth in the NBA — but his 41.8% shooting and 22.8 shot attempts make him the league's most prolific shooter. Former No. 2 overall pick Michael Beasley warned Acuff on the podcast “3s and Ones” that taking fewer shots and involving teammates could turn his scoring into wins, noting the thin line between becoming a bench scorer or a superstar like Kevin Durant. Acuff also contributes 3.8 rebounds, 7.3 assists and a steal per game, yet Sacramento sits 1‑10, sparking calls for the 19‑year‑old to adjust his game.