Parker Thomas

Parker Thomas

Parker is a co-site expert at A Royal Pain. He is an avid sports fan, and has followed the NBA his entire life. He also is a big soccer fan.

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 05: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings reacts after a foul in the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 05, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Bleacher Report crazily lists Kings’ All-Star as “most overrated NBA player”

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates with Kevin Huerter #9 after a basket in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center on November 13, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Kings and Heat fans clash on Twitter to debate All-Star players

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SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Associate Head Coach Jordi Fernandez of the Sacramento Kings reacts to a timeout against the Denver Nuggets at Golden 1 Center on December 28, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings assistant leads star-studded Canadian Basketball team

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 22: Richaun Holmes #22 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the second half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on January 22, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bucks defeated the Kings 133-127. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

Kings news: Sasha Vezenkov, Richaun Holmes frustration

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ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic plays defense against Rudy Gay #8 of the Sacramento Kings during the game at Amway Center on November 3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Former King’s veteran waiving could lead to reunion in Sacramento

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 03: Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings looks on in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 03, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Kings’ Keegan Murray appears among rising stars in Team USA camp

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Davion Mitchell (15), Sacramento Kings. Paul George (13), Los Angeles Clippers. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Bizarre Bleacher Report trade proposes Kings’ Davion Mitchell departure

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SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 17: Harry Giles III #20 of the Sacramento Kings pumps up the crowd during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2019 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Former number one prospect wants a return to the Sacramento Kings

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Nerlens Noel #3 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during a break in the action during the second quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Kings: Nerlens Noel’s signing likely sees fan-favorite monstrous player exit

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STATELINE, NEVADA - JULY 14: Stephen Curry of the NBA Golden State Warriors looks on after a press conference on Day One of the 2023 American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 14, 2023 in Stateline, Nevada. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

Steph Curry takes shots at Kings fans after golf tournament victory

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BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY - JULY 28: Charles Barkley with cigars on the seventh hole during the pro-am prior to the LIV Golf Invitational - Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 28, 2022 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via Getty Images)

NBA legend says the Sacramento Kings made a “great pick” on this player

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Keegan Murray #13 and Keon Ellis #34 of the Sacramento Kings react after Murray recovered a tipped inbounds pass and hit a game-tying 3-pointer against the Orlando Magic to force overtime during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings shut down stars for NBA Summer League finale

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 23: Chris Duarte #3 of the Indiana Pacers reacts after making a shot in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 23, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Kings news: Neemias Queta, Monte McNair in Vegas, Chris Duarte number

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Keon Ellis (23), Mike Brown, Sacramento Kings. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

3 studs, 2 duds from Sacramento Kings crushing Summer League blow

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 04: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on January 04, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Kings’ De’Aaron Fox voices his opposition to this new NBA rule

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 12: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors prepares to throw a ball before facing the Chicago Bulls during the 2023 Play-In Tournament at the Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)

Kings news: Pascal Siakam rumors, NBA Summer League

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