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Sam Amick: The assumption around the league has been that Russell Westbrook wouldn't be back. I don't know that we can make that assumption 100%. The assumption has been that that Doug Christie very possibly wouldn't be back. We'll see on that front. It is a big summer for Scott Perry in the front office.
Austin Krell: Sacramento Kings have ruled out rookie Nique Clifford for tonight's game against the Sixers. Malik Monk is in.
Dennis Schroeder: “But I have to say one thing: with Sacramento, with Christie, it’s extremely difficult right now. I don’t want to build contact there right now, because the situation was extremely difficult, and I think what they said and what they did simply were not—uh, it just wasn’t the same, and that really, well, what does ‘hurt’ mean? I’m in a better situation now. But when someone says something, I’m always a fan of making sure we keep it that way. If I tell someone, ‘Hey, we’re going to do this and this,’ then I don’t suddenly go off to the right, you know? So, you should always keep your word, and unfortunately the Sacramento Kings didn’t do that. And that’s a shame. Of course I’m still grateful that they paid me and that they initially believed in the vision, and yeah, that’s why it’s still extremely difficult. But I think after the season, maybe we can sit down and talk about what bothered me, or rather what the situation was, why it is kind of the way it is now.”
When you think of the greatest point guards to ever play in the NBA, one name you have to mention when it's all said and done is Russell Westbrook. The former MVP and future Hall of Famer has added to his extensive resume with his most recent history-making feat. Westbrook has surpassed two legendary point guards on the NBA's all-time assist list, Steve Nash and Mark Jackson, and now sits alone at No. 5 with 10,343 assists. He passed those greats during the Sacramento Kings' game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 17. He moved Nash and Jackson down to No. 6 and 7, respectively. Westbrook made history after dishing a pass inside to Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud, who made a 6-foot push shot with 5:00 remaining in the second quarter.
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Tom Orsborn: Vassell (sore ankle) is out for tonight’s game here in Sacramento. Kornet (sore knee) and Harper (bruised calf) are questionable.
Mike Bibby’s former backcourt mate, Doug Christie, is currently in the midst of his second season coaching the Kings. After taking over the team midway through the last season and posting a respectable record (27-24), things have been nothing but a struggle this season, with Christie even calling out the team early in the season. “I think Doug’s doing the best job he could do with the cards that he was dealt,” said Bibby in a one-on-one interview with R.org. “Doug has a lot of passion for the game. He has the greatest assistant coaching staff. It’s unfortunate that it’s a rebuilding year or however they want to put it. “But it’s unfortunate for Doug because I think he has the passion to coach, and he loves the guys, and he has that,” Bibby continued to say.
NBA Communications: Sacramento's Russell Westbrook is closing in on the top five on the NBA’s all-time assists list. He needs: • 2 AST to pass Mark Jackson (No. 6) • 3 AST to pass Steve Nash (No. 5) The Kings host the Spurs tonight at 10 PM ET on NBA League Pass.
KeithSmithNBA: Killian Hayes' two-year contract with the Sacramento Kings includes a team option for next season, a league source told @spotrac.com . If Sacramento picks up that option, Hayes' deal then becomes non-guaranteed until the league-wide guarantee date on January 10, 2027.
NBA Communications: Other nominees… West: Devin Booker (PHX), DeMar DeRozan (SAC), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), Kawhi Leonard (LAC), Austin Reaves (LAL) and Victor Wembanyama (SAS) East: Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane (ORL), Jalen Brunson (NYK), Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren (DET), Brandon Ingram (TOR) and Jalen Johnson (ATL)
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Sacramento Kings backup center Drew Eubanks will undergo surgery on Wednesday. to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb. Eubanks was injured in last Wednesday's loss to the Charlotte Hornets. It's expected that the veteran backup center will miss the remainder of the season.
Precious, I know this has been a season of losing, but at the same time, you’ve really started to build something. Do you feel like this is a spot that you would mind staying at long term?” Precious Achiuwa: “Absolutely. I love Sacramento. The city’s embraced me, the team’s embraced me, the organization—from the front office to my teammates and the coaching staff. I truly, truly love being here, and I would really love to be here. I hope once the offseason comes around, they’ll be willing to have me come back.”
Precious Achiuwa tonight:
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 15, 2026
25 Points
13 Rebounds
4 Blocks
10/14 FGM
3/4 3PM
2/2 FTM
+18 +/-
37 Minutes pic.twitter.com/czt9gKoGho
Deuce Mason: Kings win again and now have the 4th-worst record in the NBA. DeMar DeRozan had 41 pts tonight. His last 3 games: 107 pts on 39-57 FG (68%)