After a feel-good win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Sacramento Kings struggles continued against the Portland Trail Blazers in a 106-115 loss. Sacramento’s offense looked stagnant all night, lacking rhythm and flow outside of a solid opening ...

Deandre Ayton had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Anfernee Simons added 21 points and nine assists and Deni Avdija had 20 points and nine rebounds for the Blazers.

The Sacramento Kings lost another player and another game Friday night. Deandre Ayton scored 26 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory in an NBA Cup in-season tournament game at Moda Center in Portland. Sacramento fell to 0-3 in West Group A while Portland improved to 2-1.