Brandon Marcus

Brandon Marcus

Joined: Mar 19, 2025

Brandon Marcus is the site expert 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 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown reacts after the Kings were called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Knicks will soon make a Mike Brown realization Kings fans know too well

Mar 9, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Dennis Schroder (17) reacts after being called for a foul against Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Kings overcommit to flawed vision that has them destined for limbo

Mar 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia (33) gestures after making a three point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Kings' latest disaster may be the most head-scratching yet

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

New round of Zach LaVine rumors prove the Kings might have the right idea

May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) stands on the court before a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Latest Jonathan Kuminga comments show why he could be perfect for the Kings

Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (left) dribbles against Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (right) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Kings may land surprise backup guard if the latest rumors are true

Mar 19, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings interim head coach Doug Christie gestures from the sideline behind Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Kings fans reeling as Sacramento misses out on ideal offseason target

Apr 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter (22) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The latest rumors say Malik Monk is not the only King being shopped

Feb 26, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) shoots over Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) in the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Kings are looking to profit off of one struggling Western Conference team

Apr 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

This potential DeMar DeRozan trade could be a massive test for the Kings

Mar 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) looks on during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Available Wizards veteran is not the solution for Kings' point guard problem

Kings have painfully obvious low-cost PG option that would end in disaster

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

Zach LaVine's honeymoon phase with the Kings has abruptly come to an end

Apr 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) dribbles beside Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) in the first quarter of game two of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Kings' loss of Davion Mitchell stings more as their guard problems persist

Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (21) drives to the basket against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Kings' offseason goal will have fans wondering what the front office was thinking

Dec 6, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis (11) and forward DeMar DeRozan (10) embrace before a game the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Latest trade rumors don't suggest a smashing summer for the Kings