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The Kings Take a Step, Even in Defeat
A late rally against Miami offered Sacramento a glimpse of progress, while the trade of Nique Clifford raised new questions about the team’s direction.
It has been said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. It’s just possible that the Sacramento Kings took that first step against the Miami Heat on Sunday night.
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The Kings Have the Talent. Now They Need the Fight.
A rough opening has exposed familiar problems, but strong veteran performances and promising rookie play give Sacramento reason to believe it can turn things around.
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A Gut Punch for the Kings
Ben Simmons' reported season-ending injury gives Sacramento an early test, just as preseason concerns have put Doug Christie under pressure.
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Preseason Is for Playing, Not Preserving
Between a bench full of veterans and a floor full of rookies, V.G. Harris wonders what the Kings think the preseason is for.
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