NBA shortens COVID quarantine length, Kings may be getting players back earlier than expected
The NBA's new guidelines allows players to return as soon as 6 days, instead of the previous 10.
COVID-19
De’Aaron Fox, Alex Len, and Louis King have entered health and safety protocols, per report
Several more players and staff members are expected to be announced as well.
Alvin Gentry tests positive for COVID, won’t coach against Wizards
We wish Coach Gentry a speedy recovery.
Kings vs Grizzlies has been postponed
Sunday and Monday's games will be played at a later date.
Around The Realm: Harden violated league protocols, other Rockets may miss opener as well
We made it one day into the season before the impacts of COVID-19 started disrupting the league.
Harrison Barnes is headed to Orlando and De’Aaron Fox is back to full practice
Two positive updates from Luke Walton's media availability!
Harrison Barnes announces he has COVID-19
The Sacramento Kings forward will join the team in Orlando once he clears quarantine protocol.
Sacramento Kings shut down practice facility after positive coronavirus tests, per report
The Kings become the latest team to shut down their practice facilities.
Buddy Hield has tested positive for COVID-19
After conflicting reports as to how many Kings tested positive, Buddy Hield has now been confirmed as testing positive for COVID-19.
Jabari Parker has tested positive for COVID-19
Parker released a statement confirming his test and that he is currently quarantined.
The NBA has revealed the monetary impact of players sitting out the NBA’s return
Each player stands to lose hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, if they stay home.
Players have until June 24th to opt out of Orlando games, per report
New details are emerging on how players would either opt out or be exempted from attending the resumed NBA season in Orlando.
Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive is confident in the NBA’s plan to return
Kings owner Vivek Ranadive was CNBC's Power Lunch to discuss the NBA's return in Orlando.
Report: There is “no indication that the NBA’s return is in jeopardy”
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Adrian Wojnarowski are reporting that despite recent developments, the NBA will return on July 30th.
Report: A significant number of NBA players are pushing back against the league’s plan to return to play
Despite announcing a plan to return to basketball, it's clear that Adam Silver has his work cut out for him.
Some NBA players may skip Orlando games, per report
In an interesting turn of events, some NBA players may end up skipping the resumed season in Orlando. No word yet on any specific players.
Sacramento Kings will see a significant financial benefit from finishing the regular season
The Kings will be able to fulfill the obligations of their Regional Sports Network contract.
The NBA could be back before July
Increasing momentum and loose timetables indicate NBA basketball could be coming back.
Sacramento Kings to furlough approximately 34% of staff, per report
The Sacramento Kings will be furloughing around 100 employees according to a report from the Sacramento Bee's Jason Anderson.
Sacramento Kings announce updates regarding Sleep Train Arena Care Facility
The Sacramento Kings announced updates to the agreement allowing the state to use Sleep Train Arena as an alternate care facility. The biggest news, the team is no longer charging for the arena's use.