Kings reporters caught on hot mic discussing players' looks at media day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
During Sacramento Kings media day on September 28, 2026, some reporters were caught on a hot mic discussing the attractiveness of players. The viral audio included compliments for Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine, with comments about Simmons' appearance and LaVine's personality. Following the incident, the livestream from Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA was cut, though the audio circulated online. The situation underscores the challenges of being mindful in media settings.
- •The comments were made during the Kings' media day.
- •Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine were specifically mentioned.
- •The KCRA livestream was abruptly cut after the comments.
- •Audio from the incident has gone viral on social media.
- •One reporter criticized LaVine's personality while complimenting his looks.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Sacramento Kings reporters caught swooning over ‘cute’ players on hot mic
"A couple of Sacramento Kings reporters were caught on a hot mic talking about the team's "cute" and "hella fine" players.
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