Al Pingree

Al Pingree

Joined: Jun 21, 2024

Al Pingree is a staff writer covering the Sacramento Kings.

Dec 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) shares a laugh with referee J.T. Orr (72) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schroder (71) during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Mar 23, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Selton Miguel (9) defends against Colorado State Rams guard Nique Clifford (10) in the first half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

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May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) stands on the court before a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Apr 7, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (17) and Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) talks with referee Sha’Rae Mitchell (98) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings have been linked to a veteran point guard in free agency.

Feb 26, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) is helped up by teammates guard Zach LaVine (8) and forward Domantas Sabonis (11) in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings have a long way to go in ESPN's latest NBA rankings.

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams, forward Andrew Carr, guard Lamont Butler, guard Otega Oweh and guard Koby Brea speak during an NCAA Tournament First Round Practice press conference at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings announced a pre-draft workout with one of the top three-point shooters in the class.

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jahmai Mashack (15) during the second half against the Wofford Terriers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings are bringing in a versatile group of prospects for pre-draft workouts on Monday.

Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) is defended by Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (21) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings are reportedly interested in Phoenix Suns free agent Tyus Jones.

Mar 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie on the sideline against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings are reportedly making three new coaching hires for Doug Christie's staff.

Feb 8, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8), center Jonas Valaciunas (17) and forward Jake LaRavia (33) look up after pushing the button to light the beam after a win against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Sacramento Kings free agent Jake LaRavia got honest about his future with the franchise.

Mar 20, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) controls the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings could look to get another Chicago Bulls player this offseason.

Dec 6, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (11) and forward DeMar DeRozan (10) embrace before a game the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings have clinched a postseason berth with the Golden State Warriors' win over the Phoenix Suns.

Dec 4, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings assistant coach Luke Loucks (center) talks to head coach Mike Brown (right) during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Sacramento Kings assistant Luke Loucks will be the new head coach of Florida State.