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Zach Ciavolella

Zach Ciavolella

Joined: Aug 3, 2020

Zach Ciavolella is an NBA contributor for HoopsHabit. He is also a managing editor and beat reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Philly Sports Network. He worked previously covering the Portland Trail Blazers and the Sacramento Kings for Fansided, dating back to 2019. Born in the City of Brotherly Love, Zach's passion for the NBA is deeply rooted in his original fandom of the team he now covers up close, the Sixers.

Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings (Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports)

The 10 Best trades in Sacramento Kings history

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Feb 6, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Kings Trade Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis in Six-Player Deal

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Jun 20, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons warms up before game seven of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Sacramento Kings End Pursuit of Ben Simmons

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May 11, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) shoots the ball while Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) defends in the first quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Rumor Mill: Sacramento Kings Targeting Simmons, Sabonis

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Tyrese Hailburton (Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports)

Kings’ Tyrese Haliburton Enters NBA Health and Safety Protocols

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Jan 12, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Kings End Losing Streak Thanks to De’Aaron Fox’s 29

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De'Aaron Fox Sacramento Kings (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Trading De’Aaron Fox Is a Matter of When, Not If, for Kings

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Dec 13, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Sacramento Kings head coach Alvin Gentry watches his team play the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Kings’ Head Coach Alvin Gentry Tests Positive For COVID-19

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Nov 28, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first half against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Kings Still Shopping Buddy Hield, Three Deals to Get It Done

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Dec 8, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) celebrates with teammates during a timeout in the second half against the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Three Players the Kings Should Try to Pilfer From the Pacers

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Nov 20, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton sits on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Luke Walton Removed From Duty Following Kings’ Slow Start

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Sacramento Kings - (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Kings Are Wise To Not Rush A Marvin Bagley III Trade

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Oct 24, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton on the sideline during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings’ Head Coach Luke Walton Rumored to Be on Hot Seat

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Oct 29, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (35) warms up before playing against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: Three Trades to Send Marvin Bagley III to the Pistons

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Oct 24, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton on the sideline during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Kings’ Keys: Can Luke Walton Lead the Kings to Victory?

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Nov 2, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) looks to get past Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Sacramento Kings: When Is It Time to Panic about De’Aaron Fox?

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