Pre-game news & notes: Jonas Valanciunas surprise inactive

So, the Sacramento Kings are bad. Like, really bad. We knew this was probably going to be the case coming in, but starting 2-5 with four consecutive losses against mediocre competition is a pretty rough look. At the same time, it’s not as if opening the year with a five-game road-trip through the Eastern Conference…

Is Masai Ujiri Too Risk Averse?

While lots of fans have been blaming coach Dwane Casey or some of the players for the Raptor's recent woes, it might be time to place a good chunk of the blame a little higher up the totem pole.