The timing of Brown’s firing was especially brutal, as it came just before the team boarded its flight to Los Angeles, according to a report from KXTV sports anchor Matt George. Per George, Brown held practice on Friday morning and had spoken to the media for 15 minutes prior to his firing.

Just 31 games into the NBA season, ESPN's Shama Charania reported that the Sacramento Kings decided to part ways with third-year head coach Mike Brown after the team's slow 13-18 start to the year.

Since buying the Sacramento Kings 11 years ago, Vivek Ranadive has had one playoff appearance — and has fired eight head coaches. On Friday, Mike Brown became the latest in that string of dismissals.

Three of the most important members of the Lakers are not 100% heading into Saturday's matchup against the Kings.

After staying healthy for most of the season so far, Anthony Davis suffered an injury in the Los Angeles Lakers' Christmas Day game against the Golden

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off an incredible victory against the Golden State Warriors in another thrilling NBA Christmas Day matchup. The Lakers are set to hit the floor again in a Saturday night showdown against the Sacramento Kings.