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Harrison Barnes became one of just 55 active players with over 10,000 career points following his 29-point performance against the Bucks on Saturday.  

Barnes started the game hot, scoring five of Sacramento’s first eight points, and finished the opening half with a team-high 14 points.  

Barnes hit the 10K mark with his 16th point of the night, a tough floater off the backboard over two defenders, to help the Kings shrink the deficit to just five points. Barnes reeled off another 13 points in the second half, but the Kings fell just short of the comeback. 

“He ended up with 29 points and six rebounds. I thought he did a good job of driving a ball to the basket, trying to play in space,” Coach Alvin Gentry said. “You know, obviously, he's a pro's pro. I coached Harrison when I was on the staff at Golden State, and he's very professional. Always has himself prepared.” 

Barnes has consistently been one of Sacramento’s most reliable players during his time with the Kings. He is currently the team’s second leading scorer (16.3 PPG), only behind De’Aaron Fox, while also grabbing the third most rebounds.  

In addition to his strong play on the court, Barnes also provides the veteran leadership that every team needs, especially one of the youngest teams in the NBA.  

“It’s crazy, obviously, with the average lifespan on an NBA player, for him to go over that 10,000 mark,” Tyrese Haliburton said. “I don’t know how many guys have done that, but it can’t be a lot. So, it’s special. 

“He’s just been playing well, letting the game come to him. And he’s HB — he’s always solid and you know he’s always going to help us. So, it’s good to see him playing well.”  

Barnes has played for three different NBA franchises and has scored over 3,000 points at each stop, including 3090 so far in Sacramento. He’s hoping there are many more to come.  

“I think it's just a testament really to, you know, a lot of coaches, a lot of teammates, a lot of trainers in this league that helped me continue to get better, to continue to be on the court every single night,” Barnes said.  

“And hopefully, you know, I can continue to do this for many years to come.” 

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Harrison Barnes Reflects on Joining NBA’s 10K Club

The Sacramento Kings and California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) announced today a new education campaign to encourage fans to plan ahead and commit to a “go safely game plan.” Fans will see messages promoting the importance of having fun responsibly by not driving under the influence of alcohol during Kings home games and Golden 1 Center events, while visiting the Downtown Commons (DOCO) Plaza and on the team’s website, mobile app and social media channels.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to provide a positive and safe experience for our fans and guests, we are proud to promote the OTS ‘go safely game plan,’” said Sacramento Kings President of Business Operations John Rinehart. “This important messaging encourages fans to plan ahead to ensure the wellbeing of themselves and others.”

“We are proud to partner with the Sacramento Kings on a game plan that’s always a win-win: choosing a safe, sober way to get home,” said OTS Director Barbara Rooney. “When it comes to the ‘go safely game plan,’ we’re all on the same team, and that means making sure everyone has a good time and enjoys games and events responsibly.”

Since 2018, the Kings and OTS have partnered to remind fans about practicing safe road behaviors to make sure they get to and from events safely.

This year, the partnership will focus on the “go safely game plan” that will always bring home the “W:”

To learn more about the OTS and its efforts to save lives on California roads, visit ots.ca.gov and gosafelyca.org, and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @OTS_CA and @GoSafelyCA.

For information on alternate, safe transportation options to and from Golden 1 Center, visit Golden1Center.com.

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Kings and California Office of Traffic Safety Encourage Fans to Have a “Go Safely Game Plan”

The Sacramento Kings announced today that they have renewed Mattress Firm, Inc. (“Mattress Firm”), the nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer, as its Official Sleep Partner.

“The Sacramento Kings are thrilled to renew our partnership with Mattress Firm,” said Sacramento Kings President of Business Operation John Rinehart. “Mattress Firm and the Kings share a common value of prioritizing health and wellness, and this partnership is a reminder of that.”

Through this renewed multi-year partnership, Mattress Firm will be the team’s official bench sponsor and their logo will be prominently featured on the back of all players chairs on the bench.  Kings players, coaches and trainers will also be featured in Mattress Firm’s content series focused on rest, recovery and sleep health. Additionally, fans can look forward to a Suite Sleepover experience where individuals have a chance to spend the night in a suite at Golden 1 Center after attending a game. And as a part of its continued commitment to the community, the company will also donate $15 to the Red Cross Foundation for every free throw made.

“As California’s largest mattress retailer, we are delighted to continue our partnership with the Sacramento Kings, an organization that recognizes the importance of sleep as an essential component of good physical health,” said Mattress Firm President and CEO John Eck, Mattress Firm’s president and CEO. “Mattress Firm is on a mission to help Americans sleep better, because we understand the importance of a good night’s rest. Our partnership with the Sacramento Kings will help us continue to encourage people to prioritize adequate sleep.”

Additional elements of the partnership and an emphasis on sleep health will be incorporated in future collaborations.

Mattress Firm is driving awareness of the importance of sleep as a part of the holistic health triangle: fitness, diet and sleep. According to the company’s research, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise five days per week can help individuals relax more in the hours leading up to bedtime. To find resources and tips for how to get better sleep, visit Sleep.com. # # #

For the past 90 years, Mattress Firm has made it easy to get a great night’s sleep by providing our customers an expertly curated collection of quality mattresses from the best brands. Today, with more than 2,300 neighborhood stores, we strive to match every customer with their perfect mattress at the perfect price. Our Sleep Experts™ help more than 3 million people a year find the right solution for their sleep needs. Our selection of mattresses and bedding accessories include leading brands such as Beautyrest®, Nectar®, Sealy®, Serta®, Simmons®, Sleepy’s® Stearns &amp; Foster®, Tempur-Pedic®, Tuft &amp; Needle®, tulo®, and Purple®. We also offer customers Sleep.com as a go-to resource for learning how to sleep better and feel better. Committed to serving our communities, the Mattress Firm Foster Kids program, in partnership with the Ticket to Dream Foundation, joined forces with local foster care non-profit partners to help children in foster care get better sleep so they can shape a better future. For more information, visit MattressFirm.com.

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Kings Renew Mattress Firm as Team’s Official Sleep Partner

The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has waived forward Emanuel Terry.

Terry appeared in Monday night’s contest at Portland.  

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Kings Waive Emanuel Terry

The Sacramento Kings announced today that Kayte Christensen-Hunter has been named as the team’s new television game analyst. A former WNBA player, Christensen-Hunter has spent 11 seasons with the Kings, previously serving as the team’s TV studio analyst for pregame, halftime and postgame shows, as well as sideline reporter. She will provide commentary alongside Kings play-by-play announcers Mark Jones and Kyle Draper on NBC Sports California beginning with the 2021-22 season.

“Kayte has proven herself time and time again throughout her eleven years covering the Kings,” said Sacramento Kings Owner and Chairman Vivek Ranadivé. “With extensive experience as a player and broadcaster, she will bring a deep passion for and knowledge of the game to the telecasts this season.”

"Kayte is a tremendously talented and experienced basketball analyst and television professional,” added NBC Sports California Senior Vice President and General Manager Matt Murphy. “She has developed immense knowledge of the game and the Kings organization over her remarkable career as a player and media member. We are very excited to have her contribute her talent and knowledge to our live-game coverage of the Kings this season and provide an insightful and entertaining experience for fans.”

“To say this is a dream come true is an understatement,” said Christensen-Hunter. “The Kings gave me my first big break in this business 15 years ago and since then these wonderful fans and city have embraced me, welcomed me in and made Sacramento home. This fan base is truly unmatched. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of the great Jerry Reynolds and Doug Christie. I’m also so proud to be able to show my 3-year-old daughter and so many other young women that we have a place in the NBA. I’d like to thank Vivek, Matina, John and everyone at NBC Sports California for this opportunity and I can’t wait to join up with Mark and Kyle to bring Sacramento Kings action to our amazing fans.”

In March, Christensen-Hunter served as the color analyst as part of the Kings and NBC Sports California’s first-ever exclusively women and non-binary announcing and coverage team highlighting the importance of representation in sports and breaking barriers. Also during Women’s Empowerment Month, NBC Sports California highlighted her journey from the court to the sidelines.

Before joining the Kings, Christensen-Hunter served as a color analyst for the Phoenix Mercury and women’s college basketball on ESPN (2009-12). Drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2002, she spent six seasons (2002-07) playing in the WNBA as a fan favorite, and also played internationally in South Korea, Turkey, Russia, and Greece. The California native earned Big West Conference Player of the Year and All-Big West First Team honors in 2001-02 at UC Santa Barbara.

As the official television partner of the Kings, NBC Sports California delivers exclusive, regional coverage of all non-nationally exclusive Kings games, including live gameday shows “Kings Pregame Live” and “Kings Postgame Live.” Authenticated subscribers can also live stream NBC Sports California’s live coverage of the Kings on NBCSportsCalifornia.com and the MyTeams app.

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Kings Name Kayte Christensen-Hunter as TV Game Analyst

The Sacramento Kings today announced their 2021-22 preseason schedule, which will tip-off at Golden 1 Center versus the Phoenix Suns on Monday, Oct. 4 (7 p.m. PDT). Sacramento squares off with the Suns in a preseason game for the third time in four years, having defeated Phoenix in 2019 during the teams’ previous matchup.

The Kings will then travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Wednesday, Oct. 6 (7:30 p.m. PDT) at STAPLES Center in the first of two road preseason games. During the following week, Sacramento moves on to Portland for a game with the Trail Blazers on Monday, Oct. 11 (7 p.m. PDT) at Moda Center.

Sacramento’s four-game preseason schedule concludes at Golden 1 Center against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Oct. 14 (7 p.m. PDT). This marks the first time the Kings will face the Lakers in the preseason since 2018.

Tickets for preseason games at Golden 1 Center will go on sale on Monday, Aug. 23. Kings fans can get presale access before the general public by signing up at Kings.com. Fans interested in ticket plans or becoming a Season Ticket Member are encouraged to visit Kings.com/TicketPlans.

Following is the Kings complete 2021-22 preseason schedule (home games in bold):

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Kings Announce 2021-22 Preseason Schedule

The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired center-forward Tristan Thompson from the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that will send guard Delon Wright to the Atlanta Hawks. 

During the 2020-21 season, Thompson averaged 7.6 points (.518 FG%), 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 23.8 minutes per game in 54 games (43 starts). A 10-year NBA veteran, the Texas product has garnered career averages of 9.3 points (.518 FG%), 8.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 27.7 minutes per game in 673 games (472 starts) with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2011-12 – 2019-20) and Boston Celtics (2020-21). 

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Kings Acquire Tristan Thompson

The Sacramento Kings today announced the team’s roster for the 3rd annual California Classic Summer League on August 3 and 4 at Golden 1 Center. Sacramento will play two games, beginning with its first contest on Tuesday, August 3 against the Golden State Warriors at 8 p.m.. The four-team, two-day format will include a double-header matchup each day featuring the Kings, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.

For more information, visit Kings.com/CAClassic.

Below is the 2021 California Classic summer league roster:

Kings 2021 California Classic Summer League Roster

California Classic Summer League Head Coach: Bobby Jackson (College – Minnesota)

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Alex Antetokounmpo (AHN-tet-ə-KOOM-poh), Jonah Herscu (Her-skew), Ade Murkey (Uh-DAY MUR-key), Josh Obiese (Josh Oh-BEE-ess-ee), Neemias Queta (Nuh-mee-us Kay-tuh), Princepal Singh (Prince-C-PAL singh)