Sabonis grabs 22 rebounds in another triple-double as Kings beat Nets 110-96

NEW YORK (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 22 rebounds and 10 assists in his seventh triple-double of the season, De’Aaron Fox scored 30 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Brooklyn Nets 110-96 on Monday night.

DeMar DeRozan added 17 points and Malik Monk finished with 16 for the Kings, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Sacramento trailed by seven points at halftime and outscored the Nets 33-24 in the third quarter to take an 80-78 lead heading into the fourth.

The Kings then went on a 13-2 run, capped by Keegan Murray’s 3-pointer from the corner opposite the Nets bench, to make it 97-85 with 6:08 to play.

D’Angelo Russell had 19 points and Tosan Evboumwan chipped in 15 off the bench for the short-handed Nets, who have lost eight consecutive games.

The Nets were once again without Ben Simmons, who missed his fifth consecutive game due to lower back soreness.

Forward Noah Clowney sprained his left ankle and was helped off the court with 3:13 remaining in the second quarter when he jumped to block DeRozan’s shot and landed on Sabonis’ foot.

Kings: Sacramento outscored the Nets 63-42 in the second half after trailing 54-47 at the break.

Nets: Brooklyn’s current losing streak is its longest since dropping 11 straight from Jan. 23 to Feb. 12, 2022.

Sacramento trailed by nine points with 10:12 left in the third quarter when Fox sparked a 12-0 run with eight points of his own. He finished the period with 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field and made each of his four free throws.

Sabonis became the fifth player in franchise history with 20 games of 20 or more rebounds.

Brooklyn visits Charlotte on Wednesday while Sacramento visits Philadelphia.

This version corrects the final score to 110-96. A previous version stated it was 110-93.

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Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis (11) and Keon Ellis (23) defend Brooklyn Nets' Jalen Wilson (22) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sacramento Kings' Malik Monk, right, defends Brooklyn Nets' Jalen Wilson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell (1) shoots over Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sacramento Kings' Keon Ellis (23) celebrates after making a three-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis (11) smiles after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

The four-time Pro Bowl wideout pleaded not guilty in February to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge stemming from the alleged dispute with his former private chef.

Diggs declined to speak to reporters as he arrived at Norfolk County District Court in Dedham, a Boston suburb.

According to court records, the chef told officers that she and Diggs had argued about money he owed her for work. During the Dec. 2 encounter at his home in Dedham, Massachusetts, she said, he “smacked her across the face” and then “tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck,” leaving her feeling short of breath. She told officers she had trouble breathing and felt she could have blacked out.

Diggs’ attorney has said he “categorically denies these allegations,” calling them unsubstantiated and motivated by a financial dispute. Diggs did not speak to reporters outside court in February.

Diggs signed a three-year, $69 million contract with New England last year and was a key target for quarterback Drake Maye during the Patriots’ AFC East title run. Before joining the Patriots, Diggs was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 and played for the Buffalo Bills before a brief stint with the Houston Texans in 2024.

Diggs’ 1,000-yard season with the Patriots marked the seventh of his career. It helped complete a successful career revival after a season-ending knee injury derailed what turned out to be a one-year stay with the Houston Texans in 2024.

Diggs, who led the team with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards receiving with four touchdowns in his only season with the Patriots, was released by the team in March. Diggs posted a goodbye on social media, thanking the Patriots for the season and saying: “We family forever.”

Diggs has yet to sign with another team.

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at Norfolk County District Court, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at Norfolk County District Court, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at Norfolk County District Court, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at Norfolk County District Court, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at Norfolk County District Court, Monday, May 4, 2026, in Dedham, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)