In a three-team deal, the Kings land some insurance at center with Tristan Thompson, while the Hawks and Celtics both land veteran guards. Which team comes out ahead? Kevin Pelton hands out his grades.
The Celtics reshuffled their roster on Friday by picking up Josh Richardson and Kris Dunn in two separate deals, while center Tristan Thompson was sent to the Kings.
The Lakers have agreed to a deal with the Wizards to acquire Russell Westbrook in exchange for Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the No. 22 pick Thursday night, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Cade Cunningham went No. 1 overall to the Pistons, while Jalen Suggs dropped to the Magic at 5.
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards were joined by Tyrese Haliburton, Saddiq Bey and Jae'Sean Tate on the All-Rookie First Team. Immanuel Quickley, Desmond Bane, Isaiah Stewart, Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams made the Second Team.
NBA All-Rookie Teams All-Rookie First Team: LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Saddiq Bey, Jae'Sean Tate All-Rookie Second Team: Immanuel Quickley, Desmond Bane, Isaiah Stewart, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams
The Sacramento Kings have hired former player Bobby Jackson as the next head coach of their G League franchise, the Stockton Kings, the team announced on Thursday.
Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid would become the first center since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win MVP, while Stephen Curry would become one of the nine players in history to win the award three times.
The Kings went 31-41 for a second straight season under Luke Walton, who has two years left on his deal.
— Jordan Clarkson scored 33 points, Rudy Gobert added 13 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz took the No. 1 spot in the NBA playoffs, beating the Sacramento Kings 121-99 on Sunday night.
Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Chris Webber and Ben Wallace were among those selected as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's 2021 class on Sunday.
Chris Webber will be announced as a member of Class of 2021 along with Ben Wallace and Paul Pierce on Sunday, sources told ESPN's The Undefeated.
Here is what's on the line ahead of the league's regular-season finale.
Former NBA star Chris Webber has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, sources told The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears. Webber, who has been eligible since 2013, will be announced as a member of the 2021 cass on Sunday.
— Justise Winslow had season highs with 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies held on to defeat the Sacramento Kings 107-106 on Friday night.
— Dillon Brooks scored 30 points and the Memphis Grizzlies used a late rally to defeat the Sacramento Kings 116-110 on Thursday night in the first of a back-to-back between the teams.
— Terence Davis matched his season high with 27 points, Buddy Hield had 21 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-106 on Tuesday night to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
The races to stay out of the NBA's play-in tournament aren't the only battles that have our attention right now.
— Maurice Harkless and Terence Davis each scored 18 points to lead eight Sacramento players in double figures, and the Kings beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-98 on Sunday night.
— Dejounte Murray scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 113-104 on Friday night to end a five-game losing streak and strengthen their hold on the final playoff spot in the West.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 51 | 21 | .708 | - | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 47 | 25 | .653 | 4 | L2 |
| LA Lakers | 42 | 30 | .583 | 9 | W5 |
| Golden State | 39 | 33 | .542 | 12 | W6 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 41 | .431 | 20 | L3 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(9) | Davion Mitchell | PG | Baylor |
| 2(9) | Neemias Queta | C | Utah State |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 31 | 41 | .431 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 55 | .329 |
