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Guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors goes for a jump shot for the basket and foul by guard John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards during the first quarter of the game on October 24, 2018 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.

Golden State Warriors taken to the brink again by Sacramento, come out with nail-biting win, Stephen Curry scores 35

SACRAMENTO — The Golden State Warriors' three NBA titles in four years…

 

Kevin Durant (35) of the Golden State Warriors reacts after getting fouled by the Orlando Magic chases him during fourth quarter on November 26, 2018 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. (Chris Victorio - Special to S.F. Examiner)

Sacramento Kings have evolved, plus injury updates on Shaun Livingston and Andre Iguodala

SACRAMENTO — Steve Kerr first met Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger…

 

OAKLAND, CA - OCT 24: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors sets-up for a jump shot against Jason Smith #14 of the Washington Wizards in the first quarter of the game on October 24, 2018 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.

Golden State Warriors escape with a win over young and resilient Sacramento Kings

OAKLAND — Dating back to 2014, when the Golden State Warriors hired…

 

Friday was a return to Seattle for Kevin Durant, seen here as a rookie for the Seattle SuperSonics, shooting against the Dallas Mavericks on April 8, 2008. (Stewart F. House/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Kevin Durant’s return to Seattle plays to sold-out crowd in Warriors win over Kings

By Rob Johnson Special to S.F. Examiner SEATTLE -- Before Kevin Durant…

Friday was a return to Seattle for Kevin Durant, seen here as a rookie for the Seattle SuperSonics, shooting against the Dallas Mavericks on April 8, 2008. (Stewart F. House/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)
Jordan Bell completes a putback slam for the Golden State Warriors during the preseason. He is one of the players likely to participate in summer league action at the California Classic. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Golden State Warriors to participate in California Classic Summer League in Sacramento

The Golden State Warriors announced on Monday that they will be participating…

Jordan Bell completes a putback slam for the Golden State Warriors during the preseason. He is one of the players likely to participate in summer league action at the California Classic. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)
The Sacramento Kings' Vince Carter (15) turns away as the Golden State Warriors' Patrick McCaw (0) falls in the third quarter after he was fouled at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday, March 31, 2018. McCaw was injured on the play and left the court on a stretcher. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS)

McCaw suffers major injury as Warriors beat Kings

  The Golden State Warriors did win in Sacramento on Saturday night,…

The Sacramento Kings' Vince Carter (15) turns away as the Golden State Warriors' Patrick McCaw (0) falls in the third quarter after he was fouled at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday, March 31, 2018. McCaw was injured on the play and left the court on a stretcher. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS)
The Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox (5) drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) in the first quarter at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS)

Warriors win ugly in Sacramento, yearn for All Star break

SACRAMENTO — It wasn't pretty. The nasty test left from the worst…

The Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox (5) drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) in the first quarter at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/TNS)
Willie Cauley-Stein dunks during the second half of the Sacramento Kings VS Golden State Warriors game at Oakland's Oracle Arena on Monday, November 27th, 2017. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Warriors’ loss to Kings opens Steve Kerr to poorly conceived criticism

OAKLAND — Amazing what can happen when a team is without its…

Willie Cauley-Stein dunks during the second half of the Sacramento Kings VS Golden State Warriors game at Oakland's Oracle Arena on Monday, November 27th, 2017. (Mira Laing/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors received little resistance from the Sacramento Kings on Friday. (Emma Marie Chiang/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Warriors continue to roll down easy street, beat Kings at home

OAKLAND — During the Golden State Warriors’ now six-game winning streak, they’ve…

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors received little resistance from the Sacramento Kings on Friday. (Emma Marie Chiang/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives the ball down the court during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings at Oracle Arena on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. Warriors won 109-86. (Emma Marie Chiang/Special to the S.F. Examiner)

Warriors smash the Kings to head into the break

OAKLAND — Draymond Green earned himself an early start to the All-Star…

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives the ball down the court during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings at Oracle Arena on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. Warriors won 109-86. (Emma Marie Chiang/Special to the S.F. Examiner)
Steve Kerr, seen here on Wednesday, was ejected from the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Steve Kerr tossed as Warriors fall to Kings in OT

SACRAMENTO — After Draymond Green drew a technical foul late in the…

Steve Kerr, seen here on Wednesday, was ejected from the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)
The Bay Bridge Series: This dud’s for you, baseball fans. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

Bay Bridge Series reminds us what’s wrong with baseball

Baseball Fever. Forget It. This is the week of the Bay Bridge…

The Bay Bridge Series: This dud’s for you, baseball fans. (Jeff Chiu/AP)
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, center, poses with his college coach Lute Olson, left, and high school coach, Jerry Marvin, right, after being named the NBA coach of the year on Tuesday. Kerr won the award after leading to the Golden State Warriors to the best regular season record in league history. Kerr got 64 first-place votes from the panel of 130 media members who regularly cover the league. Portland's Terry Stotts was second in relatively close voting. (Janie McCauley/AP)

Kerr takes rightful place as Coach of the Year

Steve Kerr was named the NBA Coach of the Year by the…

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, center, poses with his college coach Lute Olson, left, and high school coach, Jerry Marvin, right, after being named the NBA coach of the year on Tuesday. Kerr won the award after leading to the Golden State Warriors to the best regular season record in league history. Kerr got 64 first-place votes from the panel of 130 media members who regularly cover the league. Portland's Terry Stotts was second in relatively close voting. (Janie McCauley/AP)
Stephen Curry, right, dribbles past Sacramento's Rajon Rondo during the Warriors' 122-103 win over the Kings on Monday night. (Ben Margot/AP)

Oh, brother: Curry shoots Warriors past Kings 122-103

OAKLAND — Stephen Curry's eyes lit up when he saw little brother…

Stephen Curry, right, dribbles past Sacramento's Rajon Rondo during the Warriors' 122-103 win over the Kings on Monday night. (Ben Margot/AP)
Rockets guard James Harden finally beat Stephen Curry, taking home the Players' Association MVP award on Tuesday night. (Rick Bowmer/AP)

Like magic, Harden finally named MVP

The NBA Most Valuable Player award has become worse than a Florida…

Rockets guard James Harden finally beat Stephen Curry, taking home the Players' Association MVP award on Tuesday night. (Rick Bowmer/AP)
Sacramento Kings head coach George Karl, center, will have a new cast of characters in the upcoming NBA season. (Chris Schneider/AP)

Don’t sleep on those crazy Kings

While all eyes are on the Warriors this summer, don’t lose sight…

Sacramento Kings head coach George Karl, center, will have a new cast of characters in the upcoming NBA season. (Chris Schneider/AP)
David Zalubowski/AP File PhotoThe Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that they had reached an agreement in principle with George Karl to become the head coach. The team said a news conference to introduce Karl would be scheduled when the agreement is finalized.

Kings reach agreement with Karl to take over as head coach

SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that they had reached an…

David Zalubowski/AP File PhotoThe Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that they had reached an agreement in principle with George Karl to become the head coach. The team said a news conference to introduce Karl would be scheduled when the agreement is finalized.
David Zalubowski/AP File PhotoA person familiar with the negotiations says the Sacramento Kings and George Karl have agreed to the framework of a deal for him to take over as coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday

AP SOURCE: George Karl to coach Kings after All-Star break

The Sacramento Kings and George Karl have agreed to the framework of…

David Zalubowski/AP File PhotoA person familiar with the negotiations says the Sacramento Kings and George Karl have agreed to the framework of a deal for him to take over as coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday

Sacramento Kings will pay $12M for downtown arena property

SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Kings will pay $12 million for a downtown…

Kings, George Karl reportedly in talks about coaching job

The Sacramento Kings and George Karl are discussing a deal for him…