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The Kings could be without two of their top stars when their Northern California rivals visit Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. Sacramento guard Zach LaVine (back) and center Domantas Sabonis (ribs) are listed as questionable for their upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors, though Malik Monk, who has missed the Kings' past two games for personal reasons, is available. Sabonis appeared to be dealing with an injury to his side in the first quarter of Sacramento's loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, but he still played 37 minutes and recorded a 13-point, 17-rebound double-double.

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Sam Amick: There is a sense from some people involved that there's a real reluctance not only to finally “quit him,” if you will, but also to see him go up the road to another Northern California NBA team. It’s run by a guy in Vivek Ranadivé, who used to be with the Warriors. And what if Kuminga blows up and becomes a total star? From a personal ownership dynamic level, there are some folks that feel like that could be playing a small part. Again, that's not really relevant, because these other things are the real obstacles. But I mean, Joe—like a lot of owners—is very involved, too.

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The move also helps Curry Brand from a regional perspective, as some industry sources felt the Sacramento market may have been repetitive in a NorCal region where Curry’s longtime Warriors dominance has already been established. Now, Fox can get a fresh start with the Spurs ahead, as he and Curry Brand look to build out his star presence and signature business.

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And of course, the event will end with a bang as the final game played will be between the brewing Northern California rivals, the Warriors and Kings, on July 10 at Chase Center.

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Kendra Andrews: Draymond on the GSW/SAC play-in: "It’s always a playoff-type game ... their fans want to light the beam and see us lose and beat the crap out of us, and we want to beat the crap out of them ... it has brewed into (a NorCal rivalry) but for us it’s another game that we have to win

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But even though he’s moved on from Golden State, Poole hasn’t stopped seeking tutelage from his former teammates, who know better than anyone what it means to lead a team. Shortly after the trade, Curry reached out to Poole, inviting him back to Northern California to train with Curry and Thompson at a high school gym in the South Bay. Both future Hall of Famers were unsure whether Poole would accept. “There was always a fear that he might not show up,” Curry says. “Just because he wanted to kind of be on his own in that respect.”

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Clutch Points: Reporter: "Is it kind of win for Northern California where both Kings and Warriors fans can go and cheer on their teams?" Steve Kerr: "We don't care about Northern California. We care about the Warriors. We wanna win for our fans and for us." 🤣 pic.twitter.com/TV5Fv7cKwI

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The Golden State Warriors are going Hollywood. The Northern California NBA franchise on Monday announced the launch of Golden State Entertainment, or GSE. The new division will create licensed documentary content, produce music and hold nonbasketball live events in the Bay Area. The team’s top legal executive, David Kelly, will oversee the division as its chief business officer.

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A few weeks ago, on an idyllic afternoon in Northern California, Tom Konchalski crossed my mind. I hadn’t spoken with Tom in a year, but the air was crisp, the sun was shining and the tree branches were vibrating in the breeze. I was holding my young son’s hand as we walked to a local pond to see the ducks. The serenity made me think of Tom. Without hesitation, I took out my phone and called him.

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Kings decision on a hire is expected this week among other finalists - Minnesota’s Sachin Gupta, Houston’s Monte McNair and former Hawks GM Wes Wilcox, sources tell ESPN. Those three interviewed in Northern California in recent days.

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Remaining at home in Northern California amid the pandemic, Gasol is able to devote as much time as he can to rest, recovery and rehabilitation. He said he typically does a two-hour workout before lunch each day as well as therapy and rehab on his foot. He follows video workouts sent to him by his trainer. “Obviously my life has been affected and my rehab process has been affected, but that doesn’t mean I cannot continue to work out and continue to follow my therapy to the extent I can,” Gasol said. “It’s not ideal, but I can do it at a high level.”

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Watching TV at his Northern California home, Green had just seen the news come across his screen that the NBA season would be suspended as result of the coronavirus pandemic. After a few frantic hours with little information, Golden State general manager Bob Myers’ name popped up on Green’s phone. “He gave me a call and he’s like ‘man this is crazy right?’ ” Green said of the conversation on the Paul Rivera Podcast. “He’s like ‘well, the season’s suspended, it’s not canceled. We don’t know anything, I know your next question is your pay, we don’t know anything, all we know is the season is suspended indefinitely.’ ”

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Thompson put back his own miss with 5 seconds left, Durant scored a season-high 44 points, and the Golden State Warriors barely held off the Sacramento Kings 117-116 on Saturday night in a wild finish between the Northern California neighbors. "I don't know if I got fouled, but who cares I got the putback," Thompson said. "You'll take a game-winner any way you can get it I don't care how ugly it is."

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The Kings and Golden State Warriors have scheduled a preseason game next season in Seattle, according to multiple league sources. The Oct. 6 meeting between Northern California teams will be the first NBA game in the Key Arena since the Sonics moved to Oklahoma City after the 2007-08 season and became the Thunder.

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