Kings vs. Suns: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions


The Sacramento Kings (23-16) play against the Phoenix Suns (21-18) at Footprint Center

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Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Tuesday January 16, 2024

Sacramento Kings 0, Phoenix Suns 0 (9:00 pm ET)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters:
Fox
Huerter
Barnes
Murray
Sabonis – 8:59 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Kevin Durant laces up the “Oregon” KD 16s 🦆 pic.twitter.com/joFWksSlLW8:56 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“HEY MOTHERF**KERS!!”
“YEEAAAA!”
Sound and look familiar?
JaVale McGee giving his fiery pregame speech to his new team, Sacramento Kings, before facing his former team, Phoenix Suns.
McGee used to hype up the Suns the same way in his one season with them. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/DkDAMZj4UW8:55 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Phoenix Suns have ruled Yuta Watanabe (illness) out for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings. – 8:44 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings starters vs. Suns:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Kevin Huerter
F – Keegan Murray
F – Harrison Barnes
C – Domantas Sabonis – 8:40 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel on Bol Bol’s foot sprain: “We’re still doing more evaluation on that, and we should have more info tomorrow or Thursday on that.”
Asked whether it’s a long-term injury, Vogel said, “Hopefully not, yeah.” – 8:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox pregame. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/WzWvyMFKXg8:05 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/J6hfHzGZD77:59 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
It’s Prize Picks time! Keegan Murray is available, so the dunk is in play. Kings finishing a long road trip, but need a W to finish over .500. Let’s do this. Here is the link to join the fun, use the password KINGSBEAT: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/KINGSBEAT Send me your picks! pic.twitter.com/5hAXtttrDm7:38 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (hip) has been cleared to play in tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns. – 7:30 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Keegan Murray will be available for the Kings tonight in Phoenix. – 7:30 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
INJURY UPDATE vs. Phoenix Suns 1/16
Keegan Murray (Right Hip Irritation) – AVAILABLE – 7:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Frank Vogel said Bol Bol is still under evaluation for his right foot sprain as he’ll miss his 2nd straight game with the foot injury.
Said he hopes Bol’s injury isn’t long term. #Suns pic.twitter.com/VlMYq1FOdV7:22 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Grayson Allen says actress, huge Suns fan Emma Stone didn’t wave at him as she left win at Lakers, despite video (w/videos) #Suns #LakeShow azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:08 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (hip) has come out for pregame warmups. pic.twitter.com/97MLwlaxwe7:06 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Davion Mitchell and Sasha Vezenkov getting ready for tonight’s Kings-Suns game. pic.twitter.com/MmQ9wHxJsP7:03 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
#4 Clippers record entering tonight vs West, by standings
1. MIN (0-1)
2. OKC (0-1)
3. DEN (1-2)
5. SAC (2-0)
6. DAL (2-1)
7. NO (1-1)
8. PHO (2-0)
9. UTA (1-1)
10. LAL (0-2)
11. HOU (1-0)
12. GS (2-1)
13. MEM (2-1)
14. POR (2-0)
15. SA (3-0) – 6:53 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (hip) is still questionable for tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns. – 6:37 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Kings coach Mike Brown fined $50,000 by NBA for on-court actions, off-court comments toward refs vs. Bucks
cbssports.com/nba/news/kings…5:30 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Showing out for his home country 🇺🇦
@alexlen 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/cZ8iKFLwaJ5:18 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
The Jan. 12 game between the Pelicans and Nuggets, which was broadcast over the air on Fox 8, got a 7.4 rating in New Orleans. Averaged 50,000 households. Peaked at 66,000. Next game on Fox 8 is Friday against Phoenix. – 5:06 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Who are some possible trade targets for the Kings that would give them a better chance at a deep playoff run?
📼: youtu.be/09Q5aSasoUA pic.twitter.com/uXSAyCsLDy5:03 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
After having success with Tucker on Jokic and cross matching last year, I wonder how the Sixers are going to defend that matchup under Nurse.
Harris on a big with the center roaming has worked before and recently, but Jokic is a different animal than, say, Sabonis – 4:45 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
NBA fines Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown $50,000 for confronting, criticizing officials. Here’s what he did and what he said ⬇
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac…4:24 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“She waved at the whole team. It didn’t seem like she singled out Grayson.”
Grayson Allen breaks down viral video with actress and #Suns fan Emma Stone at #Lakers game.
“I don’t think she even said bye to me or looked at me. It looks like we’re looking directly at each other.” pic.twitter.com/ACPh0ggzNf3:49 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Oh my damn.
#NBA dug deep in Mike Brown’s pockets for his actions, words with referees during, after Sacramento OT loss at Milwaukee.
$50K fine.
Kings at Suns tonight at Footprint Center. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/ci03St09LU3:46 PM

Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Wow, Kings coach Mike Brown got double Darko Rajakovic’s fine, $50,000 for his presentation on being unjustly kicked out (also for “aggressively pursuing a game official during live play.” – 3:46 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
It’s the digital age. Kings coach Mike Brown gets $50K fine for bringing his laptop to rip NBA officials, as well as his on-court antics. That’s 2x Darko’s price for his explosion – 3:45 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The NBA has assessed a $50,000 fine to Kings coach Mike Brown for “aggressively pursuing a game official during live play and for publicly criticizing the officiating.”
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com3:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings head coach Mike Brown hit with a $50,000 fine by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/wKY0nAjsdm3:42 PM

Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
NBA fines Kings coach Mike Brown $50,000 for actions toward referees in Sunday’s loss to the Bucks. pic.twitter.com/3jRJaAxt3h3:42 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown has been fined $50,000 for aggressively pursuing an official in Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. pic.twitter.com/e01ch5KroL3:42 PM

Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings head coach Mike Brown was fined $50,000 for his postgame laptop breakdown explaining his ejection from that loss in Milwaukee. – 3:41 PM





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