Here’s how a panel of ESPN insiders determined that Golden 1 Center — home of the Sacramento Kings — is the best arena in the NBA.

The Golden 1 Center draws large crowds to the downtown area, but how does it compare to the rest of the NBA’s venues? According to ESPN NBA insiders, the Sacramento Kings’ home venue is considered the best in the league.

On Wednesday, ESPN ranked the Sacramento Kings' Golden 1 Center as the NBA's best arena and the Golden State Warriors' Chase Center No. 3.

Kevin Huerter has been cleared from his shoulder injury and will play in the Kings' season opener on Thursday against the Timberwolves.

The Wolves tried to avoid starting their season on a losing streak when they head to Sacramento to face the Kings. Can Minnesota right the ship and notch their first win of the year?

Preseason performances can easily be dismissed as preseason performances with no real bearing on what’s to come in the regular season.

Oct 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11), forward Keegan Murray (13) and guard De'Aaron Fox (5) react to a play against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images / Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Keon Ellis won’t have a breakout season because of scoring, no. But on the other side of the ball, that’s where he’ll make noise. So Kings fans, be ready because the 24-year-old might just be named to one of the All-Defensive Teams this coming season.