Brandon Marcus

Brandon Marcus

Joined: Mar 19, 2025

Brandon Marcus is a senior contributor for A Royal Pain and has been writing about basketball for years, experiencing the exciting ups and downs of the NBA and loving every second of it. You may have seen his work at The Cold Wire, Last Word On Sports, and other outlets. Brandon’s passion for basketball may have started with his love of the Los Angeles Lakers, but he now savors every game, every team, and every player. Beyond basketball, he also enjoys jogging, coffee, and bagels, and starting new books he’ll never finish.

Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie gestures to the Phoenix Suns bench after the game at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Kings just received a very encouraging statement about Doug Christie

Jan 10, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10), forward Keegan Murray (13) and forward Domantas Sabonis (11) react after defeating the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Blockbuster trade ideas ignore one painful truth about the Kings

Dallas Mavericks v Golden State Warriors

Kings should steal Kuminga while Warriors keep underrating his potential

Dec 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Could the Kings lure a Lakers star this summer?

Nov 1, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Could the Kings and Hawks do big business this summer?

Apr 15, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) talks with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in between free throw by Curry in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Did the Warriors-Grizzlies game just do the Kings a huge favor?

Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Kings will be rooting for one team in Play-In Tournament

Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team LeBron head coach Mike Malone is introduced before the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Nuggets come to a Mike Malone realization the Kings learned long ago

Apr 2, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) shoots the ball as Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) defend in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Next season may not bring much relief to the ailing Kings

Feb 24, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) and forward DeMar DeRozan (10) and forward Keegan Murray (13) walk up the court during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Kings fans should be worried about the power of their new duo

Mar 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie yells during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The latest NBA shakeup could affect the Kings this summer

Dec 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) and Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Kings' upcoming opponents might do them a massive favor

Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Zach LaVine's blunt statement after latest loss should scare Kings fans

Mar 19, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward/guard DeMar DeRozan (10) speaks to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson (not pictured) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

These 3 teams are about to make or break the Kings' season

Mar 17, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas (17) passes the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Unexpected Kings change leaves Jonas Valanciunas with two unique choices

Mar 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) and forward Keegan Murray (13) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Domantas Sabonis injury means obvious player must finally realize potential