It was Westbrook’s 10th game against the Lakers since being traded by the franchise in 2023 after one-and-a-half rollercoaster seasons. While the Kings ultimately fell short against the Lakers, the 36-year-old guard reminded fans of his trademark energy and confidence with a standout performance.

The Los Angeles Lakers may be without up to five players for Sunday's road matchup against Pacific Division rivals the Sacramento Kings. But the Kings, for the

Some within the Kings organization reportedly worry about how Russell Westbrook will react if he’s benched in the fourth quarter.

Watch extended highlights of the Sacramento Kings’ 105-104 win over the Utah Jazz on October 24, 2025, at Golden 1 Center.Kings vs. Jazz highlights: Top plays in Sacramento's 105-104 win originally ap

With one game in the books, it is clear that the Sacramento Kings have a lot to figure out. While Domantas Sabonis returns from injury for their home opener against the Utah Jazz, Nique Clifford is now out for at least a week, and Keegan Murray remains sidelined for at least another month, as well.

The Kings hosted their first-ever Kings Countdown rally Friday evening in DOCO to get fans excited for the home opener at the Golden 1 Center.

DeMar DeRozan, suffice to say, is not too pleased with the Lakers' free-throw advantage over the Kings on Sunday night.

The Sacramento Kings took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night at home, coming off a close win against the Utah Jazz. The Kings were without Nique Clifford