Justin Kovacs

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

Justin Kovacs covers the NBA and Sacramento Kings for Sacramento Kings On SI.

Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) is interviewed by media after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center.

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Nov 12, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie on the sideline during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Golden 1 Center.

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Nov 7, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) holds onto the ball next to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the second quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Nov 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Oct 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie knows that they to be better after starting 1-3.

Oct 24, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (11) controls the ball against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings bounced back after their season-opening loss to take down the Utah Jazz.

Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings blew a 20-point lead to lose to the Phoenix Suns in their season opener.

Oct 10, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford (5) shoots the ball against Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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Sacramento Kings rookie Nique Clifford discusses what went right and wrong during the third preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Nov 8, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings forward has undergone surgery to repair his finger injury.

Feb 24, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is ready to see how they match up against a real opponent after going against teammates in a competitive training camp.

Sep 29, 2025; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8), forward Domantas Sabonis (11), and forward DeMar DeRozan (10) pose for a photo during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings were predicted to finish near the bottom of the Western Conference in the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season.

Sep 29, 2025; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Zach LaVine had a lot of positive things to say entering his first full season with the Sacramento Kings.

Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (17) reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings took a chance on the journeyman point guard this offseason.

Dec 18, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) prepares to symbolically light the beam after a win against the Washington Wizards at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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This NBA trade idea sends out Keegan Murray to the Oklahoma City Thunder and jumpstarts the Sacramento Kings roster rebuild.

Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The former Sacramento Kings guard shared his thoughts on the team potentially adding two difference-makers.

Apr 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Sacramento Kings could make a playoff run during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Justin Kovacs

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

Keegan Murray Gets Honest on Kings' Identity After Crushing Loss to Suns

Doug Christie Does Not Hold Back After Kings' Blowout Loss to Hawks

Kings Rookie Maxime Raynaud Gets Honest After Blowout Loss

Doug Christie Points to Two Deciding Factors in Kings' Loss to Nuggets

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Doug Christie Takes Accountability After Kings' Loss to Thunder

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3 Takeaways From Kings' Bounce-Back Win Over Jazz

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Zach LaVine Criticizes Kings’ Second-Half Collapse in Loss to Suns

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Nique Clifford Reflects On Kings’ Loss To Clippers

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Kings Announce Unfortunate Keegan Murray Injury Update on Sunday

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Kings Star Ready for Real Games After Competitive Training Camp

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Kings Receive Bleak 2025-26 Record Prediction from NBA Analysts

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Zach LaVine Displays Optimism For Kings' Upcoming Season

Dennis Schröder Reveals Why He Chose the Sacramento Kings

Bold NBA Trade Idea Sends Kings' Rising Star to OKC Thunder

Ex-Kings Guard's Take on Potential Russell Westbrook, Jonathan Kuminga Signings

ESPN Analyst Reveals What Kings Need to Make 2026 NBA Playoffs