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Sacramento Kings' fans are understandably frustrated with their team, but the problems stem from the ownership and coaching, not the players.

Nique Clifford wants the Sacramento Kings to do better out of respect for league veterans DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook.

Domantas Sabonis being out for so long has given the Sacramento Kings a chance to explore what life looks like without him, and it's got potential.

The Sacramento Kings' inconsistency on defense continues to be their greatest weakness and that's not going to get better any time soon.

The best part of the Sacramento Kings' season remains their rookies, even in a massive loss to the Lakers.

After a great game against the Mavericks, Keon Ellis slipped in the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Lakers.

The Sacramento Kings lost to the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to their superstars, something the Kings do not have.

The Sacramento Kings have improved on defense dramatically, though that progress might get derailed when injured players start returning.

The Sacramento Kings' rookie trio of Maxime Raynaud, Nique Clifford, and Dylan Cardwell have become the bedrock of the franchise.

Russell Westbrook's season with the Sacramento Kings just keeps getting better as he adds to his assists and steals legacy.