Monk joining his college teammate, De'Aaron Fox, in the starting lineup was long overdue but better late than never. Monk has played a huge role in Sacramento's seven-game win streak, but he will not be available during their attempt at an eighth straight win.

Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Sacramento 45 (Fox 11), Milwaukee 52 (Antetokounmpo 11). Assists_Sacramento 25 (Sabonis 9), Milwaukee 32 (Antetokounmpo 13). Total Fouls_Sacramento 16, Milwaukee 21.

The rate increase will also affect fans of the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks and Athletics.

DeRozan 9-18 8-9 28, Murray 4-11 0-0 11, Sabonis 6-9 2-4 16, Ellis 5-11 3-3 18, Fox 9-23 0-0 20, Crowder 0-0 0-0 0, I.Jones 0-1 0-0 0, Lyles 2-4 0-0 5, Huerter 3-8 0-0 7, Len 1-2 0-0 2, C.Jones 1 ...

Percentages: FG .442, FT .778. 3-Point Goals: 17-42, .405 (Ellis 5-8, Murray 3-8, Sabonis 2-2, DeRozan 2-4, Fox 2-8, McLaughlin 1-1, Lyles 1-3, Huerter 1-4, Carter 0 ...

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

The Texas Rangers today formally announced agreements with right-handed pitchers David Buchanan and Jesse Chavez, outfielder Cody Thomas, and catcher Chad Wallach on minor league contracts with invitations to 2025 Major League Spring Training camp.

Jan. 27

When the LA Clippers lost Paul George in the offseason, almost everyone was ready to write them off. Many believed they were going to be one of the worst teams

A California-based supermarket chain with a cult following is one of the top 10 grocery stores in the nation, according to a new study. Trader Joe’s made “significant gains” to improve its rankings in the latest Dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index for U.S. Grocery, an annual study that examines the country’s grocery market.

As rent has risen, Sacramento residents have increasingly chosen to live in very small apartments. The number of occupied studio — or “no bedroom” — housing units nearly doubled from 2013 through 2023, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

The media will never come close to knowing as much about competing and battling in the NBA as those who have played or currently are playing in the league. I have no problem admitting that. They’d mop the floor with us.