Every year, there are several players who have played at an All-Star level but ultimately don't get invited to attend the game. This year was no different. After fans, players, and media selected the 10 starters,

NBA All-Star Game being down the road from Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center, no Kings players will suit up to represent the Western Conference next month in San Francisco. Kings star center Domantas Sabonis was snubbed from being selected as a Western Conference reserve for the league’s annual event,

In Little Caesars Arena, Italian Simone Fontecchio recorded five points, two rebounds, and one block in just under 18 minutes as the Detroit Pistons lost, 111-100, to the Indiana Pacers. Swedish Bobi Klintman remained on a G League assignment.

Alperen Şengün joined the Houston Rockets at the depths of their post-Harden rebuild in the 2021 NBA draft. The 22-year-old center is now an All-Star as Houston rises up the NBA hierarchy. Şengün’s been reaching new heights this season 🚀 Alperen Şengün is an #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/GfTkVUlnKv

DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded his league-leading 36 th double-double of the season to lead the Kings to a 132-127 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is in his fourth season in the league, and he's beginning to establish himself. While many compare him to Sacramento Kings

The Houston Rockets lost 132-127 to the Sacramento Kings. Jalen Green scored 28 points on 50% shooting. Green lead the way for the Rockets in the first quarter

Alperen Sengun received such high commendation from Charles Barkley amid the Rockets' ascent towards the top of the West.

DeMar DeRozan had 31 points, Malik Monk added 28 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.

Amen Thompson's athleticism and play in his second year has been key for Rockets who have ascended to being one of NBA's top four teams.

Amen Thompson made a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds remaining to polish off a career night, lifting the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the short-handed Boston Celtics on Monday night.

NBA trade deadline is eight days away. Rumors are picking up steam ahead of Feb. 6, with eyes on Jimmy Butler, De'Aaron Fox and more. Here's the latest trade buzz from Wednesday. De'Aaron Fox reportedly wants to be traded.