Cowbell Kingdom Podcast

The Sacramento Kings (16-25) drop their fourth straight tonight in Portland, losing to the Trail Blazers (31-11) by a final of 98-94.  Rudy Gay led the way with 26 points and DeMarcus Cousins added a big 22-point, 19-rebound double-double before fouling out in the final period.  But the Sacramento turned the ball over 23 times and stumbled down the stretch.Join James Ham and Rui Thomas for the Road Reaction Postgame Show on Google+ after the game. The show can be watched on the video player embedded below. You can also join the discussion of tonight’s game by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.

The Sacramento Kings (16-24) lost their third straight game Saturday, finishing their six game home stand 2-4.  Rudy Gay arrived late to the game, but still managed 22 points. Jason Thompson scored 23 points and added a career-high 22 rebounds, while Darren Collison dropped 17 points on his former teammates. DeMarcus Cousins missed Saturday's contest with a right ankle sprain.  For the second straight game Carl Landry was unable to go due to a right wrist injury.  Rookie Nik Stauskas was a healthy scratch and Quincy Miller made his Kings debut after signing a 10-day contract earlier in the day.The Kings return to action Monday in Portland against the Trail Blazers. Join Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham as he recaps the action from the floor of Sleep Train Arena.

The Sacramento Kings (16-23) struggled to get into their offensive going all game long and the Miami Heat (18-22)  took advantage.  DeMarcus Cousins led the way with 17 points and 11 rebounds, but for the second straight game, he struggled with turnovers that cost his team.  Ben McLemore added 15 points and Darren Collison kicked in 13 points and six assists in the 95-83 loss.The Kings are currently 2-3 on their six-game home stand and return to action on tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. Join Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham as he recaps the action from the floor of Sleep Train Arena.

In the first segment of the Cowbell Kingdom Podcast, Gary Gerould, the long time voice of the Sacramento Kings, joins the show to talk about the current state of the team.  NBC Sports' Aaron Bruski joins Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham for an in-depth conversation in segment two as we break down another wild week in Sacramento.

The Sacramento Kings (16-22) held a 10 point lead with just over a minute remaining in regulation, but founnd a way to lose 108-104 to the Dallas Mavericks (27-12) in overtime. Rudy Gay injured his left knee in the first quarter and did not return, while DeMarcus Cousins fouled out on a questionable offensive foul with 22 seconds remaining in the fourth.Cousins led the way for Sacramento, finishing with 32 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists. Darren Collison added 18 points and seven rebounds in the loss.The Kings are currently 2-2 on their six-game home stand and return to action on Friday against the Dallas Miami Heat. Join Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham as he recaps the action from the floor of Sleep Train Arena.

The Sacramento Kings (16-21) jumped all over the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-19) in the second quarter and never looked back, coming away with a 103-84 victory on Sunday night.  DeMarcus Cousins dominated the Cavs frontline, finishing with 26 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks. Rudy Gay added 23 points and Darren Collison dropped in 16 points and a team-high six assists. The Kings are currently 2-1 on their six-game home stand and return to action on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Join Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham as he recaps the action from the floor of Sleep Train Arena.

In the first segment of the Cowbell Kingdom Podcast, renown NBA trainer Joe Abunassar joins the show to talk DeMarcus Cousins, AAU Basketball and elite athleticism vs. elite skills.  With over 20-years experience in the business, Abunassar has trained legends like Kevin Garnett and Chauncey Billups, as well as Rudy Gay, Ryan Hollins, Omri Casspi and Ray McCallum of the Sacramento Kings.NBC Sports' Aaron Bruski joins Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham for an in-depth conversation in segment two as we break down another wild week in Sacramento.

The Sacramento Kings never trailed on Wednesday night and led the Oklahoma City Thunder by as many as 26 in their 104-83 victory.  Darren Collison scored 24 points and dished out seven assists.  DeMarcus Cousins took it to a big Thunder frontline, notching his 19th double-double of the season, while Rudy Gay out-dueled Kevin Durant.With the win, Sacramento improves to 15-20 on the season and 4-7 under new head coach Tyrone Corbin.  They return to action Friday night at home against the Denver Nuggets.Join Cowbell Kingdom’s James Ham as he recaps the action from the floor of Sleep Train Arena.

The Sacramento Kings (14-20) fall apart in the fourth quarter on the road tonight in Detroit (10-23) and lose to the Pistons 114-95.  Brandon Jennings went off for 35 points and seven assists as the Kings looked listless and disinterested.  Join James Ham and Rui Thomas for the Road Reaction Postgame Show on Google+ after the game. The show can be watched on the video player embedded below. You can also join the discussion of tonight's game by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.

In the first segment of the Cowbell Kingdom Podcast, Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee drops in from Minnesota with the latest from the locker room.  NBC Sports' Aaron Bruski joins Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham for an in-depth conversation in segment two as we break down another wild week in Sacramento. 

The Sacramento Kings (14-19) redeem themselves tonight in Minnesota, besting the Timberwolves (5-26) 110-107.  Darren Collison led the way down the stretch after both DeMarcus Cousins and Rudy Gay foul out of the game, finishing with 21 points and six assists in the win.Join James Ham and Rui Thomas for the Road Reaction Postgame Show on Google+ after the game. The show can be watched on the video player embedded below. You can also join the discussion of tonight's game by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.

After a tough loss in Brooklyn on Monday night, the Sacramento Kings (13-19) came undone in Boston today, losing an ugly one to the Celtics (11-18) by a final of 106-84.Join James Ham and Rui Thomas for the Road Reaction Postgame Show on Google+ after the game. The show can be watched on the video player embedded below. You can also join the discussion of tonight's game by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.

The Sacramento Kings (13-18) fall in Brooklyn 107-99 to the Nets (14-16).  Rudy Gay leads the way with 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists.  DeMarcus Cousins adds 24 points and 13 rebounds, but the Kings turn the ball over 21 times and play little defense in the loss.Join James Ham and Rui Thomas for the Road Reaction Postgame Show on Google+ after the game. The show can be watched on the video player embedded below. You can also join the discussion of tonight's game by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page.

The Sacramento Kings lost Friday night to the Phoenix Suns by a final of 115-106 and have now dropped six of their last seven games.  Seven Kings scored in double figures, including a team-high 19 from Darren Collison, but without center DeMarcus Cousins (Gastroenteritis), the Kings played to the Suns strength.Former Kings point guard Isaiah Thomas received a nice ovation from the crowd in his return to Sacramento and then he proceeded to destroy his former teammates in the fourth quarter, scoring nine of his 17 in the deciding frame.Join Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham as he recaps the action from the floor of Sleep Train Arena.

NBC Sports' Aaron Bruski joins Cowbell Kingdom's James Ham for an in-depth Christmas night conversation.  The duo break down another wild week of NBA basketball in Sacramento as the Kings fight to get back to .500 following a miserable stretch that included the firing of head coach Michael Malone.