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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 15: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates scoring a three point basket to win the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 15, 2023 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nobody Is As Clutch As De’Aaron Fox

Ray Ratto

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 15: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors falls to the ground after scoring a basket during the second half against Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on March 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

The Warriors’ Road Woes Could Earn Them A Rare And Unpleasant Trip To Beamtown

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Mike Brown, head coach of the Sacramento Kings, looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center on November 13, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Can The Sacramento Kings Be Bigger Than The Beam?

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates after the game against the LA Clippers on February 24, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

All Glory To The Beam

The NBA Is Good When It’s Goofy

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 18: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 18, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

No Matter Where The Kings Go, The Beam Goes With Them

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 11: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a play during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 11, 2022 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Sacramento Kings Somehow Have The Best Vibes In The NBA

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat looks on in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on October 29, 2022 in Sacramento, California.

The Heat Are Only 73 Wins Away From Meeting Jimmy Butler’s Standard

MUMBAI, INDIA - OCTOBER 4: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media prior to the game at the NCSI Dome on October 4, 2019 in Mumbai, India. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, By downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

The NBA Will Never Introduce Relegation

Anjali Ranadive attends the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Wolf Advocate Now Also G-League Assistant GM

De’Aaron Fox’s NFT Project Suddenly, Mysteriously Shuts Down

A Spalding ball sits on the court during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets at Philips Arena on November 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Some Basketball You Don’t Need To See To Comprehend

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 22: Neemias Queta #23 of the Utah State Aggies reacts to their 61-78 loss to the Washington Huskies in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 22, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Time Zones And DNPs Can’t Keep Portuguese Fans From Celebrating Their Country’s First NBA Player

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings looks on as the Kings take on the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on October 31, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Luke Walton–Sized Solution No Match For Sacramento Kings–Sized Problem

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Chris Thompson

A Kings fan vomits on the court. A Jazz player looks at him. He’s circled with a red circle.

Puddle Of Puke On Sacramento Kings’ Home Court Somehow Not A Metaphor

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Luke Walton of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on November 17, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

That Should About Do It For Luke Walton

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 27: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings watches from the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on October 27, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

At Least The Marvin Bagley Disaster Will Be Over Soon

David Roth

Marvin Bagley is fouled by both Zion Williamson and Jaxson Hayes in a '19-20 NBA game no one on earth remembers.

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Barry Petchesky

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 20: Nassir Little #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center on October 20, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Shoe Steals Ball, Nearly Steals Game

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The Humiliating Taunt That Brought Me To The Light

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MARCH 29: Luke Walton head coach of the Sacramento Kings complain on a call against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&amp;T Center on March 29, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that , by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)