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NEW NORMAL GOSSIP MERCH!

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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

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Ray Ratto

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)

Sacramento Kings v Minnesota Timberwolves

That Should About Do It For Luke Walton

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Patrick Redford

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)

Sacramento Kings v Phoenix Suns

At Least The Marvin Bagley Disaster Will Be Over Soon

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David Roth

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

Sacramento Kings v New Orleans Pelicans

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Entering Marvin Bagley III Mode, With Patrick Redford

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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)

Sacramento Kings v Portland Trail Blazers

Shoe Steals Ball, Nearly Steals Game

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Infinite Replay

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)

Sacramento Kings v San Antonio Spurs

Here’s To Another Lost Season In Sacramento

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Kings Righteously Pissed After Jonas Valanciunas’s Tornado Slam Broke Chimezie Metu’s Wrist

Jonas Valanciunas Freaks Out After Being Dunked On, Gets Revenge On The Wrong King

I have eaten, digested, and crapped the tape.

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Defector Up All Night

Highlight Inflation Reaches New Peak

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Giri Nathan

De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings throws a pass.

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De’Aaron Fox Is Right To Think An All-Star Game Would Be Stupid

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 01: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket against Eric Bledsoe #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on February 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

This Is What “The Leap” Looks Like

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on January 15, 2020 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks v Sacramento Kings

Rowdy Online Dads Play Critical Role In Dragging Sacramento Kings Into The Mud

Bogdan Bogdanović Is A Hero For Nuking A Ho-Hum Sign-And-Trade

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Former Kings Announcer Grant Napear Attempts A Comeback, But Shows He’s Learned Nothing

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