sacramento kings

50 Cent Thinks The Warriors Might Kick Him Out Of The Next Game After The Kings Ejected E-40 In Game 1

by
50 cent nba playoffs
Getty Image

Throughout the first two games of the NBA Playoffs series between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors, the Kings’ beverage partner 50 Cent has been a fixture at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

However, it sounds like he might be rethinking making the trip 370 miles northwest to the Warriors’ Chase Center for the next few games after one of his rap peers, E-40, was given the boot from Game 1 after a contentious exchange with another fan in the expensive seats. 50 joked about the Warriors exacting vengeance for their unofficial rap mascot on Instagram.

“I was thinking about jumping on this jet to the Bay Area for game 3 but the KINGS kicked E40 out,” he wrote. “They might want to kick 50 out the Chase center. LOL.”

The Dubs have reason to be a little salty after the first two games of the series, which Sacramento now leads 2-0 after defeating the Warriors 114-106 on Monday night. To add insult to injury, the cornerstone of Golden State’s defense, Draymond Green, was suspended one game after stepping on the chest of Kings forward Domantas Sabonis — an incident 50 had thoughts about as well.

E-40 was kicked out of Game 1 after the altercation, which started when a fan behind him told him to sit down. The Vallejo rapper made it a point to ascribe the response to “racial bias” in a statement, writing, “Security saw a disagreement between a Black man and a white woman and immediately assumed I was at fault.”

If 50 does make the trip, he could probably avoid a similar outcome, so long as he does the opposite of his rap career and doesn’t start any beef.

De’Aaron Fox Wins Clutch Player Of The Year, Twitter Reacts

by

De’Aaron Fox is having himself a career season. The Kings guard can now add another accolade to his successful season. However, for this award, Fox is the first player to ever win the award. On Tuesday, it was announced that Fox became the NBA’s first Clutch Player of the Year. Being clutch is not something you work at becoming. It is already in your DNA. For Fox, fans knew he would be clutch going back to his college days at Kentucky. Now he has the hardware to show for it.

While the award is great, Fox has plenty of other things on his plate. Sacramento is looking to make quick work of the reigning champion Golden State Warriors. Fox has been one of the biggest reasons the Kings own a 2-0 series lead over the Warriors. The all-star guard continues to dazzle fans with his quickness. The Warriors have yet to find an answer to stopping Fox in each of the team’s first two matchups. But Fox is facing one of the most clutch players of all time in, Steph Curry.

De’Aaron Fox Makes NBA History

Fox’s regular season numbers in crunch time reflect his winning of the award. According to StatMuse, Fox was first in clutch points in the league. As well as first in clutch FG%, 1st in 4th quarter points, and the most clutch points since LeBron James in 2018 with 194. With those numbers, it would have been a robbery if anyone else had won the award. Having someone this clutch on your side should bring comfort to Kings fans. Fox has already proven to be a clutch player in his first playoff appearance.

The Kings are just two more victories away from moving on to the second round. But those victories will not come easy. It will take clutch performances from De’Aaron Fox and continued great games from names like Sabonis and Monk. The Kings want to show the league that they’re here to stay. Beating the Warriors will do just that. What are your thoughts on the newest NBA award? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

[Via]

Kendrick Perkins Claims Warriors Are Being Outcoached

by

Kendrick Perkins believes to know the reason the Sacramento Kings have a 2-0 lead over the Golden State Warriors. The NBA veteran points to the coaching performances of each team. Kings head coach Mike Brown has been a great story this season. Brown jumped in the spotlight as head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers back in LeBron’s first stint with the franchise. However, things didn’t work out in Cleveland, leading Brown to be bounced around the league. Until he landed with the Warriors as an assistant coach.

Brown was on Steve Kerr’s staff at Golden State for the last six seasons. Until this past off-season when Brown was offered another chance to be a head coach. Now Brown has the Kings in one of the best positions the franchise has seen in the last two decades. However, to reach that next step, Brown must take down his good friend Kerr. A mission that Perkins already believes Brown is doing. Check out the video of Perkins breaking down the coaching performances of Kerr and Brown below.

Kendrick Perkins Believes Steve Kerr Is Losing The Coaching Battle

“Mike Brown has been coaching circles around Steve Kerr… now Mike Brown is doing his thing and showing why he’s Coach of The Year,” Perkins stated when discussing how the two teams have been performing. Perkins believes it was the Kings adjustments that led to the team earning the 2-0 lead. The NBA veteran even went further, discussing the Kings potentially winning the series. The former Boston big man wants the Warriors to be at full strength. Because he doesn’t want to hear excuses if the team doesn’t win this series.

Right now, the Warriors playoff future looks bleak. The Kings have been firing on all cylinders and own the big lead. However, writing off a team that has Steph Curry would be a rather foolish thing to do. The Warriors may lose this season. But one can guarantee they won’t lose it without a fight. Do you agree with Kendrick Perkins on Brown controlling the game over Kerr? Can the Warriors turn this into a competitive series? Let us know what you think in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.

[Via]

50 Cent Was Quick To Fire Off A ‘Big Stepper’ Joke About Draymond Green Stomping Domantas Sabonis

by
50 cent nba
Getty Image

Round one of the NBA Playoffs is well underway and the latest twist in the epic sports narrative that has been the 2023 NBA season is an event that took place during last night’s Game 2 of the series between the Golden State Warriors and the surprise success of the season, the Sacramento Kings.

In the fourth quarter, as the Kings led the Warriors 91-87 in Sacramento, the Dubs’ Draymond Green and the Kings’ Domantas Sabonis got tangled up fighting for a rebound, leading to Sabonis ending up on the floor (for what felt like the 99th time this series) and grabbing at Green’s ankles to prevent him from getting back down the court.

Whether by accident or design, Green wound up planting his foot dead in the middle of his opponent’s chest, resulting in his expulsion from the game. The incident seems to be all anyone can talk about this morning, with Shaq standing up for Draymond on last night’s Inside The NBA and lots of fans chiming in — including rap’s resident supervillain, 50 Cent.

50, who has a drinks partnership with the Kings and attended both games in Sacramento, was quick with the jokes on Instagram. “Said @money23green what the fuck you do that for?” he wrote in the caption of a pair of screenshots of the incident. “He said 50 im a big stepper, i’m out here steppin on sh*t it’s the play offs.”

I guess 50 approves, but that’s no surprise from someone who had as many rivalries on records as Green has had on the court.

Domantas Sabonis Comments On Draymond Stomp

by

Domantas Sabonis was on the receiving end of a foot to the chest on Monday night. After getting tangled with Warriors forward Draymond Green, Sabonis was stomped by Green. However, the reasoning for the stomp has been up for debate since the moment it happened. Upon reviewing the footage of the incident, it seems Sabonis may have had a little bit to do with the stomp. But Green was the one ultimately ejected from the game for his actions. Sabonis gave the media his thoughts on the situation.

“There’s no room for that in our game today… It’s the Playoffs, a lot of things happen, I can’t point it all… I’m just trying to protect myself.” The Sacramento Kings big man claims he was protecting himself during the incident. However, from the video, it appears he was holding Green’s foot before the stomp. But the stomp was still the wrong action made by Green. Two wrongs don’t make a right. Unfortunately for Green, it could cost him more than just an ejection.

Domantas Sabonis Claims He Was Protecting Himself

Green is an easy target to go to in this situation. The outspoken star has racked up many technicals in his day. Also, Green is known to have been a part of a few dirty plays in the past. However, this time, it feels like two parties are at fault in the situation. As the Warriors wait to hear Green’s fate, the team can’t look back. The Warriors are down 2-0 to the Kings. A feeling that has never been felt by Steph Curry during his tenure with the team. However, the Kings don’t care how the Warriors feel about the matter.

Game 3 will be on Thursday in the Chase Center. Expect Warriors fans to really let Sabonis hear it every time he touches the ball. But will Green be available for the game? Some believe that it is just a matter of time before Green is suspended from the game. A Green suspension will be a massive loss to the Warriors quest of a comeback. What are your thoughts on the incident? Does Domantas Sabonis share some of the blame? Let us know your reactions in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.

E-40 Called Out ‘Racial Bias’ After He Was Kicked Out Of Game 1 In Sacramento

by
e 40
Getty Image

The Kings picked up their first playoff win in 17 years on Saturday night, beating the Warriors in a thrilling, back-and-forth Game 1 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

It was a raucous atmosphere, as expected, with Kings fans packing the arena well before tipoff, celebrating their first playoff trip in nearly two decades. It was a hostile environment for the Warriors, which they’re accustomed to in the postseason, but also for some of their high-profile fans. E-40 was among those who made the trip up the road to Sacramento for the game to cheer on the Warriors, but after an altercation with a fan, he was kicked out of his courtside seat.

On Sunday morning, E-40 issued a statement insisting he was not in the wrong and calling out “racial bias” from the security at the Kings arena for deciding that he was in the wrong in the incident with a white woman.

The Bay Area legend asked for an investigation into the matter by the Kings, saying he was humiliated by security kicking him out. The Kings have not issued a statement on the matter, but it’s likely they and the league will look into what transpired on Saturday night with one of the Warriors most prominent fans.

Charles Barkley’s NBA Playoff Guarantees: Video

by

A Charles Barkley guarantee isn’t always a good thing. Actually, more often than not, they mean the opposite. Barkley’s guarantees have been known to have a negative effect on the player or team that earns them. Comparatively, Barkley believed that San Diego State would be the winner of the Men’s Final Four. But the Barkley curse hit the Aztecs, and they fell just short. Now, Barkley has his eyes set on some NBA predictions. Look out if your team happens to be on Barkley’s list. However, for those keeping score, it would be in your best interest to place two new bets.

Sir Charles has high hopes for the Denver Nugget and Sacramento Kings. Barkley believes the Kings will earn their first playoff series win in over two decades. The Kings have been one of the more fun teams to follow this season. With their lighting of the beam, it’s hard to root against the Kings. The other team on Barkley’s radar is the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets are loaded with talent. Which is why the NBA legend believes they will reach the Western Conference Finals.

Charles Barkley Has Faith In Nuggets And Kings

Barkley likes to have fun with his guarantees. Needless to say, Barkley was all in on the theatrics with his playoff predictions. However, Kings and Nuggets fans may not be too thrilled by his selections. But he can’t be wrong every time, can he? Eventually, everyone gets the correct call. Whatever the case, the NBA Playoffs are just around the corner. The NBA regular season wraps up on Sunday. With the play-in tournament starting on April 11th.

After the play-in tournament, the official field will be set. Sixteen teams will begin their quest to chase the ultimate goal. Teams appearing this season will be the likes of reigning champs, the Golden State Warriors. Fan favorites like the Kings and Bucks. With the potential of historically great franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to make the field. So, who will be the last team standing? Give us your playoff predictions in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

LeBron James Roasted For Editing Kings Logo

by

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of struggles this season. Right now, Anthony Davis is out with a foot injury, which means LeBron has to carry. Overall, James had done this before, however, at 38 years old, it is a lot harder.

Last night, the Lakers played against the Sacramento Kings. Although LeBron was able to score 31, his team was still blown out. It was yet another harsh reminder that his Lakers team does not have enough pieces to actually go very far.

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the warm up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2022 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

LeBron Pre-Game Diss

Prior to the match, LeBron came through with an Instagram post in which he wrote “The Man In The Arena.” The photo was taken inside of the Kings’ arena, and as you can see, LeBron cropped out the “S” in “Kings.” Of course, this is because his nickname is “King James.” Overall, it was a very silly way to promote himself.

Consequently, James was roasted for his use of social media. As you will see in the tweets below, many called LeBron corny for what he did. After all, he openly disrespected the Kings, only for it to backfire with a pretty bad L.

“LMFAO this is aggressively corny,” one fan wrote. “Imagine doing all of that just too end up losing the game by double digits. thinks he’s the king what a c0rny ass mf,” said another.

Moving forward, LeBron might want to consider his marketing efforts. Perhaps the Kings saw this post and got motivated. Either way, it was a bad look for James, whose team is now sitting at a record of 13-18.

Let us know what you thought of the post, in the comments down below.

[Via]

The Sacramento Kings and When We All Vote Relaunch ‘Rally the Vote’ in Extended Partnership

by
Fa74OT9XgAAnCpv

When We All Vote and the Sacramento Kings have announced a broad partnership to relaunch Rally the Vote, a nonpartisan organization the Kings launched to boost civic engagement by utilizing the platforms of professional sports teams. When We All Vote will formally adopt Rally the Vote as a campaign, fusing the nonprofit’s technology for voter registration and educational materials with the Kings’ extensive professional sports network and coalition-building expertise. To expand Rally the Vote to more than 50 professional sports franchises across several leagues, this agreement builds on the two organizations’ productive engagements in 2018 and 2020.

  • kings logo
  • whenweallvote logo

“Over the past two election cycles, Rally the Vote has become a groundbreaking nonpartisan movement that demonstrates the ability of sports to create positive change,” said Sacramento Kings Owner and Chairman Vivek Ranadivé. “My life’s work has been to remove friction from our daily lives and Rally the Vote makes the process of participating in democracy as seamless as possible. I am proud of the work we have done to lead this effort in partnership with an incredible coalition of professional sports teams and organizations like When We All Vote. Today’s announcement is an exciting next chapter for Rally the Vote, providing more opportunities to connect with fans and promote civic engagement.”

“Democracy is not a spectator sport. We all have to get in the game and make our voices heard in each and every election, and the Rally the Vote Coalition will ensure fans across the country get registered and cast their votes at the ballot box,” said When We All Vote Executive Director Stephanie L. Young. “Even though we saw record voter turnout in 2020, we know that a lot of people tend to watch the midterm elections from the sidelines. But there is too much at stake: all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 out of 100 Senators and countless elected officials in our local and state governments are on the ballot. That is what makes the work of this coalition and When We All Vote so important.”

A prominent, nonpartisan movement in the country, When We All Vote seeks to close the racial and age voting gaps to change the culture surrounding voting and boost election participation. When We All Vote will provide Rally the Vote coalition members through this strengthened partnership with a customized and user-friendly online voter registration team portal, access to a data dashboard to track and monitor the impact of voter registration, educational materials, digital content, and dedicated staff support. This statement comes before When We All Vote’s National Ramp Up the Vote Rally on August 25, which aims to increase voter turnout and registration.

The Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Connecticut Sun, Houston Dash, Houston Dynamo FC, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New England Revolution, Oakland Athletics, Portland Trail Blazers, and San Francisco Giants are the other teams that are a part of the Rally the Vote 2022 coalition.

For more information, to register to vote and take action, visit rallythevote.org.

The post The Sacramento Kings and When We All Vote Relaunch ‘Rally the Vote’ in Extended Partnership appeared first on The Source.